By Laurie Israel When trained as a mediator, the first thing I learned was that mediation is a client-driven process. The ideal is for the mediation clients themselves to figure out the terms that will resolve the disputed issues between Read More …
Author: Laurie Israel
Is Mediating Prenups a Form of Marital Mediation?
My mediation practice during the past several years has taken a turn towards mediating prenuptial agreements. Here’s how it happened: At times being the “other” attorney reviewing the agreement sent by the lawyer of the more moneyed spouse-to-be, I noticed Read More …
Prenups – Don’t Lawyer Up, Mediate! Part I: “The Problem”
There have been many articles on The Huffington Post and elsewhere touting the benefits of prenuptial agreements, such as, “Why Engaged Couples Should Sign a Prenup.” These articles typically talk about how resolving and clarifying money issues prior to marriage Read More …
The Problem with Prenups, Part III: The Dangerous Sport of Extreme Prenups
Some time ago I was researching the divorce and inheritance laws of a particular state when I ran across an article entitled “Getting Ready for Marriage,” which dealt with premarital contracts and asset-protection planning. It was written by a law Read More …
Frequently Asked Questions about Mediation to Stay Married
What is Mediation to Stay Married? Mediation to Stay Married (also known as Marital Mediation) is a method of helping couples who are experiencing marital problems and who would prefer to stay together rather than get divorced. What is the Read More …
Why Prenups May Be Bad For Your Marital Health
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. Some of them Read More …
The Art of the Prenup — Use Sparingly
It seems to be becoming more and more fashionable to have a prenuptial agreement. I get calls from people in their early 20s, with no assets, asking for one. Last week I got a call from a very excited young Read More …
10 Things I Hate About Prenuptial Agreements
A significant part of my law practice is a steady stream of prenuptial agreements for clients who are embarking on marriage. Generally (but not always), I represent the less-moneyed spouse.
Mediation To Stay Married – A Technique With Promise
There is a veil of silence that surrounds every married couple. Spouses express loyalty by not complaining about their partner or their marriage. People feel ashamed if other people know there are problems in their marriage. People often feel that Read More …
Mediator as Truthsayer
Mediation is not one monolithic technique. Mediators and mediation theorists may categorize different types of mediation techniques into different theoretical boxes, such as “facilitative”, “evaluative” and “transformational”. But the categories all seem to bleed into each other. At its core, Read More …