Times They Are A’ Changin’ – or Are They? Alimony in a Changing Landscape
by Laurie Israel, Esq. As I write this, the alimony landscape in Massachusetts is changing and causing confusion for divorce mediators, lawyers, and their clients.
Two New Massachusetts Cases on Child Removal
by Laurie Israel, Esq. In September 2010, the Massachusetts Appeals Court issued two new decisions relating to “removal” of children by a custodial parent out
What Collaborative Counsel Does for the Collaborative Client
by Laurie Israel, Esq. Collaborative law is a form of alternative dispute resolution for divorcing couples who prefer not to endure litigation, but desire vigorous
Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind and Mediation
by Laurie Israel, Esq. At the beginning of each mediation, there is a moment of suspense. The mediator does not know the parties’ stories. Yes,
Collaborative Divorce – A Kinder, Gentler Divorce
by Laurie Israel, Esq. A few months ago I wrote a column for Our Town Brookline entitled, “How to Save Your Marriage”. In this month’s column,
Collaborative Law – The Magic of Counterpart Counsel
by Laurie Israel, Esq. At some point during a divorce process, everyone meets — there is a four-way meeting of the divorcing parties and their
FAQs About Family Mediation
by Laurie Israel, Esq. More articles about Mediation and Collaborative Divorce What is Family Mediation? Family mediation is a process of dispute resolution that relies
Firm Overview
Israel Van Kooy Law, LLC, provides legal counsel at their convenient Coolidge Corner office. Our attorneys provide personalized representation of individuals and small businesses in
Adoptions/Building Families
Donor agreements are customized to serve the particular interests and intents of the parties, and regulate the post-birth rights, obligations, and contacts between the parties.
Postnuptial Agreements
In Massachusetts, postnuptial agreements are legal, but must meet certain conditions to be enforceable. They should be done with great care. More and more people
10 Secrets of Reviewing Counsel
By Laurie Israel, Esq. Being a reviewing lawyer for a party in a mediation requires many skills. Surprisingly, only one of them is