Mediating Prenups

She did it again. Laurie's latest book, Mediating Prenups, is a perfect companion to her previous two books about prenuptial agreements. I highly recommended its inclusion on the to-do list for any couple contemplating a prenup. Laurie's book finds just the right balance between being a step-by-step how-to book and a deeper more philosophical dive into the concept of prenups and a healthy way to think about them. -Oran Kaufman, Esq., Attorney/Mediator, Amherst, Massachusetts Mediating Prenups is a life-changing, practice-altering masterpiece. Laurie has re-framed the way I approach the most important decisions a couple can make before they marry-it has caused me to shift my views on prenups by 180 degrees. -Ashley Andrews, Esq., Collaborative lawyer and Mediator, Arcadia, California Laurie Israel has written THE definitive book on mediating prenups, which is not merely a highly useful addition to her previous books, but an invaluable guide to practicing mediators and couples delving into the nuts and bolts of overcoming any impasse and reaching fair and intelligent agreements. It is wise and brilliant, insightful and practical, and no one should mediate without it. -Kenneth Cloke, mediator and author of The Magic in Mediation and The Dance of Opposites, Santa Monica, California Mediating Prenups is a gem of a book. In short, concise chapters, it is a thought-provoking read for marrying clients, and equally for attorneys and mediators, who care about creating a peaceful and collaborative process for couples working on prenuptial agreements. The book contains loads of tips, both small and large, for negotiating an agreement which focuses on the long-term health of the marriage, not just an agreement to protect the financial assets or income of one or both of the parties; this feels like such an important distinction in making a prenuptial agreement ""successful."" -Amy Carron Day, Esq, Day Law and Mediation, New York, New York Laurie Israel has achieved something unique and essential: she's penned a book on prenuptial agreements that doesn't view love as a legal liability. Mediating Prenups presents a considerate, compassionate, and deeply experienced perspective on infusing intention and empathy into one of the most emotionally charged legal documents. With her wealth of experience spanning decades, Laurie dismantles the conventional adversarial approach to prenups and demonstrates why mediation is an essential tool for preserving relationships. -Shawn Weber, JD, Attorney, Mediator, Trainer, Solana Beach, California For couples considering marriage, and their advisors, Laurie Israel's new book, Mediating Prenups, is an investment that powerfully helps create strong relationships. Understanding how to discuss prenuptial agreements is a crucial step for a couple's premarital conversations. Shocking, but true, as Laurie points out, when financial advisors and attorneys fail to discuss prenups with their clients using a marriage-supportive lens, it actually serves to create marital risk rather than mitigate it. I strongly recommend this book for professionals working in the marital field, and as a gift for couples to give themselves. -Clare Fowler, author of Rising Above Office Conflict, Vice President of ODR.com