by Laurie Israel Lawyers often use idioms rather than legal terms to explain concepts and strategies in divorce law to our clients. Somehow, these idiomatic
by Laurie Israel, Esq. At my age, I find my thoughts wandering backwards in time, with long-lost memories bubbling up occasionally. I ponder these memories
by Laurie Israel, Esq. Practicing law requires many skills. Surprisingly, only one of them is a knowledge of the law. This article summarizes my reflections
by Laurie Israel, Esq. Complex divorce cases often start with litigation. Parties hire lawyers, and they do what litigators do – prepare the case for
by Laurie Israel, Esq. Being a reviewing lawyer for a party in a mediation requires many skills. Surprisingly, only one of them is a knowledge
By Laurie Israel, Esq. Being a reviewing lawyer for a party in a mediation requires many skills. Surprisingly, only one of them is