by Shawn Weber | May 10, 2019 | Attorneys, domestic violence, For Professionals, High Conflict
It has been a long standing belief in family law: parents should not subject their kids to rants about a custody battle. Judges have long constrained speech that would unnecessarily expose kids to the nastiness and details of the battle over who gets custody of the...
by Shawn Weber | May 9, 2019 | Conflict Resolution, Mediation
Attorneys get paid for good advice. Sometimes your clients take it, and sometimes they don’t. But once in a while, attorneys could use some advice of their own. In my role as a mediator, I frequently observe smart attorneys floundering when it comes to advising...
by Shawn Weber | Mar 13, 2019 | Conflict Resolution, For Professionals
I have volunteered as a mandatory settlement conference (MSC) temporary judge in San Diego Superior Court for many years. I’ve also privately negotiated hundreds of settlement conferences. I have learned what works for attorneys preparing for the MSC, and what...
by Shawn Weber | Mar 13, 2019 | Attorneys, Courts
In case you were unsure, it’s probably not a good idea to call your judge a succubus. An interesting case came down from the California Court of Appeal Fourth Appellate District. It should serve as a warning to any attorney practicing in California. The...
by Shawn Weber | Feb 11, 2019 | custody, For Professionals
New Appellate Case: Anke v. Yeager There is a new appellate which came down from the Second Appellate District of the California Court of Appeal on February 4, 2019. The case is Anka v. Yeager and can be found here...
