by Shawn Weber | Sep 21, 2011 | Conflict Resolution, Finances, mental health
My friends and colleagues, Justin Reckers, CFP, CDFA and Robert Simon, Ph.D., are doing some great work in the emerging field of Applied Behavioral Finance. I just attended an excellent seminar produced by the dynamic duo at a recent general meeting of the...
by Shawn Weber | Aug 3, 2011 | Children, custody, divorce, High Conflict, Marriage, mental health, parenting, Relationships
Excellent article. I have several cases right now where I believe the boys involved are being put in the middle of things. The parents universally say that the kid is a boy and can therefore handle it. I feel terrible for these little guys. The worst I heard was a...
by Shawn Weber | Aug 3, 2011 | Children, Conflict Resolution, custody, divorce, High Conflict, Marriage, mental health, parenting, Relationships
It really does matter what words you choose when communicating with an ex spouse- particularly when you are coparenting. It can be the difference between a peaceful and happy existence or one filled with acrimony and post-judgment litigation. Read the Article at...
by Shawn Weber | Jul 8, 2011 | Children, Coach, Conflict Resolution, custody, divorce, Email, High Conflict, Marriage, Mediation, mental health, Relationships
As the next installment in my series of tips for surviving a high conflict divorce, I want to focus on the issue of reactivity-or perhaps better said, over-reactivity. Here is an email exchange that is very typical: Email #1: Susie, I was hoping to take little Johnny...
by Shawn Weber | Jul 1, 2011 | divorce, divorce humor, Humor, Marriage, Relationships
I really got a kick out of this old Tom Lehrer song, “When You Are Old and Grey.” It seems that I have had a number of cases where folks may have lost their agility. ...
by Shawn Weber | Jun 30, 2011 | Children, Coach, divorce, Marriage, mental health, Relationships
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...
by Shawn Weber | Jun 23, 2011 | Children, custody, Marriage, parenting
Is it ok to let kids have sex at home. Elisabeth Hasselbeck did a recent bit with ABC News where she explored the recent development of parents allowing their teenage children to have sex in their homes. The idea is that if the kids are going to have sex anyway, they...
by Shawn Weber | Jun 21, 2011 | Attorneys, Conflict Resolution, divorce, High Conflict
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...
by Shawn Weber | Jun 17, 2011 | Children
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,...
by Shawn Weber | May 25, 2011 | Attorneys, Children, divorce, domestic violence, High Conflict, Marriage, Relationships
In my career as a divorce professional, I have developed a name for myself as an attorney who knows how to guide clients through a high conflict divorce. My business partners observe that I have some of the craziest cases they have seen in their careers. Clients and...
