Louisa Derose

July 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A recent episode of the popular show on Bravo, Summer House invited viewers to look at one aspect of New York law more closely: if a couple breaks up before getting married, who is entitled to keep the engagement ring?

By Louisa DeRose and Jamie Caponera

7 minute read

March 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The fundamental goal of mediation is to allow parties to maintain autonomy over the decisions that will govern their family. The reviewing attorney not only helps his or her client to make knowing decisions, but also aids the mediator by more fully exploring issues which the mediator, as a neutral, may feel constrained to avoid.

By Louisa DeRose and Sarah Hechtman

8 minute read