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The Marriage-Friendly Prenup (forthcoming January, 2025)  is a book written by attorney and mediator Laurie Israel that argues that prenuptial agreements are often overused and harmful to marriages. Laurie Israel critiques the traditional, adversarial approach to prenup negotiation and advocates for a more collaborative and generous approach that prioritizes the needs and security of both spouses. The book examines common prenup scenarios, explores the potential for negative consequences stemming from traditional prenup terms, and proposes alternative terms that are designed to foster a healthier and more equitable marriage. This podcast was created by

Laurie Israel was interviewed by Ed Butler, business news presenter for the BBC in September, 2018, after the publication of “The Generous Prenup.” You can hear Laurie’s views on prenups at minutes 6:10, 9:43, 13:44, 19:35 and 24:40.  The other guests are Ayesha Vardag, called “The Diva of Divorce” by Time Magazine, lawyer in Radmacher v. Granantino (2010), the British case that for the first time permitted prenups to be upheld, and Erin Lowry, financial planner, and self-identified Millennial, and author of “The Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together”  and other books in the Broke Millennial Series.

Melissa Gragg, business valuation expert and financial mediator and Laurie discuss prenups and postnups, who needs them and why. Laurie has a different way of looking at prenups, who might benefit, and who might not need one, and the best process if you’re going to have one. Topics discussed:  The Risks and Benefits of Prenuptial Agreements, State Laws and Financial Discussions in Marriage, The Emotional and Relational Impact of Prenuptial Agreements, The Role of Mediation in Formulating Prenuptial Agreements, and TheFuture of Marriage and the Evolving Perception of Prenuptial Agreements

Prenups are not for everyone. Here Laurie Israel and Charlotte Cowle discuss the challenges and reasons why you may NOT want to have a prenup, and reasons why you might want to have one.

Laurie discusses when prenups are appropriate, when they’re not, and the damage they can cause to a marriage.  Includes the best process to embark upon getting a prenup if you are going to get one, and how to pick a prenup attorney.  Podcast recorded on November 9, 2023.

What to do with a lousy prenup? Here Laurie talks about remedies if you find yourself in that “lousy” situation and gives real life solutions to help you navigate these murky and often dangerous waters.