Prenuptial agreements are not always necessary when embarking on a marriage. They usually create more problems than they solve. The parameters set forth in the
Have you ever had the experience when working on a matter with a client where you are sent, at the outset, a complete multi-page agreement
I have been mediating for over twenty-five years. During this time, I have had many different experiences with clients, including the good and the bad.
By Laurie Israel I’ve always thought of mediation as a process more akin to art than to science. Yes, there are important techniques that can be
by Laurie Israel Recently I’ve been pondering a certain aspect of my experience with mediating divorces. It’s about something that often comes up in my
There comes a time in the mediator’s relationship with clients – generally very early on at the first short screening/informational telephone call – when the topic
During prenuptial agreement mediation sessions, the mediator can elicit the views and concerns of the less-moneyed spouse in a safe environment where these concerns can
When trained as a mediator, the first thing I learned was that mediation is a client-driven process. The ideal is for the mediation clients themselves
by Laurie Israel To be published on www.mediate.com. Mediators are peacemakers. We are trained to provide an organized, safe place for couples to address their
by Laurie Israel, Esq. As published in Huffington Post, August 12, 2014. My mediation practice during the past several years has taken a turn towards