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Practice Tip: Be careful about the Health Insurance Deduction in DissoMaster!

by Shawn Weber | Oct 25, 2019 | Attorneys, For Professionals, Spousal Support, Taxation

We see many experienced family law specialists make this common DissoMaster* mistake with the health insurance deduction. When entering the Health Insurance deduction in DissoMaster,* be sure to drill down.  There are three options and they make a difference:...

Divorce and Recession Fears: What’s Your Divorce Recession Risk Score?

by Shawn Weber | Sep 3, 2019 | Finances, Recession

By Shawn Weber, CLS-F and Mark Hill, CFP, CDFA The headlines are troubling. Donald Trump’s escalating trade war with China, no signs of a Brexit deal in Europe and unrest in Hong Kong are all making the world’s stock markets nervous. Global gross domestic...

Seven Tips to Help Clients Prepare for Mediation

by Shawn Weber | Aug 9, 2019 | Attorneys, Conflict Resolution, For Professionals, Mediation

So you have the big mediation date planned.  You hope the mediator will be able to work whatever magic she has so you can move the case to settlement and put the case to bed.  You’ve prepared yourself.  You know the law.  You have your arguments ready.  You’ve done...

Back To School Shouldn’t Be A Battle in Divorced Families

by Shawn Weber | Aug 8, 2019 | Children, parenting

Can you believe it’s already time for 60 million American kids to go back to school? Didn’t we just start summer? Mixed feelings are natural at this time of year for everyone. Kids are sad about summer being over so quickly. But they are likely to be excited and happy...

Tips on Making and Receiving Proposals

by Shawn Weber | Jul 1, 2019 | Conflict Resolution, Mediation

At times during your family law or divorce case, you will have the opportunity to make and receive proposals. Whether large or small, proposals are the backbone of negotiation. A proposal is defined as a plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put...

California Holds Facebook Rants In Custody Case Are ‘Free Speech’

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...

Ways to Avoid Mediation Mistakes Too Many Lawyers Make

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...

Eight San Diego Mandatory Settlement Conference Prep Tips

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...

Don’t be a pig! Gender bias against a judge will not be tolerated

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...

New Case – Watch out if asking question in a deposition about a custody evaluation

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...
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