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
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
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.)
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 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 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
Remarrying? Is a “gray” prenup in your future?
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