What’s in a Face
“Faces always talk too much. One line and all their plans are revealed.” — Floriano Martins Martins, a Brazilian poet, is not the only commentator who believes
Where do Prenups Fit into “Gray” Marriages?
Divorce rates for seniors are climbing, led by the Baby Boomer generation. Seniors are remarrying in record numbers. People are now using the term “gray” divorce
Underwood Family Values – a Template for a Marriage
As published in Huffington Post, May, 2016. I’m a late adopter. While the Netflix-produced political drama “House of Cards” premiered back in February of
Mediation – A Sound First Step to a Successful Prenup
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 Art of the Term Sheet
As published in mediate.com on May 16, 2022. Have you ever had the experience when working on a matter with a client where you
Are Money Concerns Preventing Your Remarriage?
From Podcast with Sade Curry April 23, 2023. My guest on today’s episode is Laurie Israel. Laurie Israel is the author of The Generous Prenup.
How to Mediate a Prenup
As published on Huffington Post, June 2017. Any lawyer who has dealt with prenuptial agreements knows what a stressful and upsetting task it can be
The First Question
As published on mediate.com on January 16, 2024. The first mediation meeting primarily revolves around getting to know your clients, and the clients getting to
The Benefits of Prenuptial Agreement Mediation
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
The Gray Prenup – Should Older Couples Get Prenups?
By Laurie Israel Congratulations! You have found love again after your peaceful (or not-so-peaceful) divorce from spouse #1. You have decided that you want to
Should marrying business owners get a prenup?
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
The Choreography of Mediation
As published on LinkedIn. ’ve always thought of mediation as a process more akin to art than to science. Yes, there are important techniques that