You don't want to move in with someone and find out that they don't have auto or health insurance. That's a rude awakening. - Laura Wasser 1 Share Now -
Just as you go to the gym regularly to keep your body fit, regular couples counseling can keep your relationship fit as well. - Laura Wasser 2 Share Now -
Like the marriage contract you entered into, your divorce is a legal transaction. Treat it that way. Try not to let emotion, hurt, fear or anger dictate the circumstances of your discussions or negotiations. - Laura Wasser 3 Share Now -
If some people try to make a prenup into a pre-negotiation of a divorce... Well, that's really sad. But I do think that it's important to understand what each person has coming into the relationship, and what each person expects from the relationship. They aren't always fun discussions to have, and they can be very eye-opening. - Laura Wasser 4 Share Now -
I don't know that human beings were meant to mate for life or be monogamous. But, for me, the aspect of marriage that is troubling is that it's a contract that is governed by the state, and I don't want the state to have control over my personal affairs. - Laura Wasser 5 Share Now -
Do I believe in coupling? Do I believe in commitment? Do I believe in co-parenting, raising children together, having a family, and growing old with someone? I absolutely believe in all of those things. I just don't believe that you need to be married to do that. I love going to weddings, though. I do love a good wedding. - Laura Wasser 6 Share Now -
My dad once said that in criminal law you see terrible people on their best behavior; in family law you see great people on their worst behavior. - Laura Wasser 7 Share Now -
Like the marriage contract you entered into, your divorce is a legal transaction. Treat it that way. Try not to let emotion, hurt, fear or anger dictate the circumstances of your discussions or negotiations. - Laura Wasser 8 Share Now -
