The Throw Away Marriage
by Laurie Israel, Esq. I always cry at weddings. It’s not because I think the wedding is so beautiful or the newlyweds are so adorable.
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
The Art of the Term Sheet
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
Learning from Every Mediation
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.
The Choreography of Mediation
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
Bearing Witness in Mediation
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
Collaborative Practice — What’s Beneath the Tip of the Iceberg
By Laurie Israel I’ve been practicing collaborative divorce in Massachusetts for over 19 years. (I was in the first training class in Boston in April 2000.)
Why Retainers are Important to the Mediation Process
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
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
Should Your Late-in-Life Marriage have a Prenup?
by Laurie Israel, Esq. More older couples are getting divorced in their middle years or even after reaching 65 years of age. A Pew Research
Where Do Prenups Fit into “Gray” Marriages?
by Laurie Israel, Esq. Divorce rates for seniors are climbing, led by the Baby Boomer generation. Seniors are remarrying in record numbers. People are now using
The Gray Prenup: Should Senior Couples Get Prenups?
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