Happy Life, Happy Wife
As published on my former law site, Israel, Van Kooy LLC, and on mediate.com. Did you ever hear the expression “Happy Wife, Happy Life”? This
Should We Really Have a Prenup? (Part 1)
I’m very pleased to report that my newest article on prenups, “Should We Really Have a Prenup? (Part I) is now live. (See link below.)
What about Next Time? — Prenups for Second Marriages
You are about to finalize your divorce, and hopefully have had a positive experience of planning for the next phase of your life. Divorce is
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