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
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
By Laurie Israel, Esq. Divorce rates have been decreasing since rising to record levels in the early 1980s. But divorce rates among Baby Boomer couples
By Laurie Israel, Esq. Congratulations on finding love and deciding to marry. If you’re a business owner, you may have some questions and some worries
by Laurie Israel, Esq. Congratulations on finding love again and deciding to remarry. Seniors are remarrying in record numbers. Perhaps your divorce occurred when you
by Laurie Israel Any lawyer who has dealt with prenuptial agreements knows what a stressful and upsetting task it can be for the client. Usually,
Some time ago I was researching the divorce and inheritance laws of a particular state when I ran across an article entitled “Getting Ready for
There have been many articles on The Huffington Post and elsewhere touting the benefits of prenuptial agreements, such as, “Why Engaged Couples Should Sign a
In the first part of this article, Prenups — Don’t Lawyer Up, Mediate! — Part I: “The Problem”, I discussed the dangers in doing prenups
by Laurie Israel, Esq. Published in part in The Wall Street Journal, March 2, 2015 Premarital discussion about finances and money is a good thing.