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What Does Alternative Dispute Resolution Mean?
The term “alternative dispute resolution” (or “ADR”) is often used to describe conflict resolution without going to court. If you find yourself facing a family law matter, you might first ask, “How do I avoid going to court?” Parties can use ADR for any family law...
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...
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,...
How can we divide personal property without going crazy?
Sometimes it is most difficult in divorce cases to divide personal property -the "stuff" accumulated over the years of a relationship. When people share their lives with each other, they also share and accumulate a lot of personal property. Sometimes the task of...