Author Laurie Israel
Premarital discussion about finances and money is a good thing. But if the goal of that discussion is a formal, signed prenuptial agreement, the process is fraught with problems
During the past quarter century, academics and others writing about mediation have characterized styles of mediation as belonging to one of three categories: “facilitative”, “evaluative” and “transformative”.
For mediators, most states have state-wide mediators’ associations. You can find these online. This might be an excellent source of referrals for you. Look through the listings and follow up by looking at the websites of the ones that attract your interest…. Continue Reading →
One of the issues when there is a mediated prenup, or if there is a mediated prenup with two reviewing attorneys is who should write up the first draft. In the typical situation, the attorney for the more-moneyed future spouse creates the first… Continue Reading →
At the beginning of each mediation, there is a moment of suspense. The mediator does not know the parties’ stories. Yes, there are two stories, because each client has a separate and distinct version of reality. Then the stories begin… Continue Reading →
At my age, I find my thoughts wandering backwards in time, with long-lost memories bubbling up occasionally. I ponder these memories and cherish them. I parse them for meaning, like dreams in the night remembered suddenly the next day, with… Continue Reading →
In my law practice, I get a steady stream of potential clients wanting prenuptial agreements. These potential clients read about them in the media and are being told that they are crucial for someone about to be married.
Being a reviewing lawyer for a party in a mediation requires many skills. Surprisingly, only one of them is a knowledge of the law. This article summarizes my reflections on the skills involved in reviewing mediated agreements, and how there… Continue Reading →
I’m a late adopter. While the Netflix-produced political drama “House of Cards” premiered back in February of 2013, and four seasons (totaling 52 episodes) have already aired, with a fifth season in the works, I only started viewing very recently…. Continue Reading →
