by Shawn Weber, JD, CLS-F* | Jun 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
This is a good artocle published by Judith Wallerstein, Ph.D. As a divorce attorney, I have seen a great many cases where one person wants out and the other wants to stay. Usually the person who wants to stay is stunned and in denial that the divorce is even happening. Sometimes it takes awhile for that person to reach acceptance. This can effect the divorce settlement negotiations because a spouse in denial may give away things that he or she should not in hopes that they can save the marriage.
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost
by Shawn Weber, JD, CLS-F* | Jun 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
Having been involved in many high conflict divorce cases, I can attest that Mr. Gornbein gives excellent advice. The most important lessons have learned over the years is not to take things seriously. Client’s in high conflict are having the worst experience of their lives. You can expect them to lash out at counsel now and then. Not over-reacting to a client’s lashing out is difficult, but can make a huge difference in how well the case goes.
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by Shawn Weber, JD, CLS-F* | Jun 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
Judge has harsh words for Mom before sentencing her for spanking her kid
See this article about a Texan judged who sentenced a mother for felony abuse charges after she spanked her child. Note, she did not use a belt or leave any bruises, just some red marks.
Judge Jose Longoria said, “You don’t spank children today.”
It seems that more and more courts are taking a strong stance against spankings. I am not sure I agree with such a hardline, but we are certainly seeing more and more bannings of corporal punishment in our family law cases in San Diego.
What do you think? Is spanking inappropriate all the time or are there times when spanking is ok?
