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How can I obtain a marriage annulment in California?
What's the difference between a divorce and an annulment? I often have a potential client call me and say that he or she wants a marriage annulment. Often the request is based on confusion about the differences between an annulment and a divorce. The differences are...
Divorce Mediation: Why patience with your spouse is so important
In my divorce mediation career, I've learned over the years that people approach divorce from different places. Sometimes people want the divorce very badly and are happy to get started. Others are devastated by the breakup. It's not uncommon for a couple in the...
How much does divorce mediation cost?
Divorce Expenses A wedding in the United States costs on average more than $26,000. This doesn't include the honeymoon. (Source: Average Wedding Cost) Add raising kids at a cost of $233,610 per kid and the cost of your family can be very, very high. (Source: It costs...
Five Questions to Ask When Hiring a Divorce Mediator
Not every divorce mediator is the same. In fact, some are much better than others. What's more, a bad family mediator can cost you a lot of stress and money in the long run. Good conflict resolution requires a very specific set of skills. In other words, it's best...
My Latest Appearance on San Diego ESPN Radio Real Talk San Diego
Shawn Weber on the Radio I had a blast on Real Talk San Diego on ESPN Radio AM 1700 with co-hosts Ryan White and Karen Kaseno as well as my good friend and fellow University of San Diego School of Law Alum, Brian Dirkmaat, of the Coast Law Group. I enjoyed sharing my...
Forgiveness During Divorce: A key to finding peace
You can control how angry and hurt you remain after your divorce. Using principles of forgiveness during divorce will help you control divorce emotions and move on. Almost every divorce involves a situation where somebody did someone wrong. Or... at the very least,...