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...
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...
by Shawn Weber | Feb 7, 2019 | Prenuptial Agreement
California Prenuptial Agreement Rules Are Strict I have seen A LOT of malpractice by otherwise supposedly competent lawyers in the area of prenuptial agreements. The California law for prenuptial agreements is fairly strict for what will pass muster and what will be...
by Shawn Weber | Jan 14, 2019 | divorce, Finances, Recession
If another recession is looming in 2019, it could greatly affect decision making during a divorce. It has been nearly a decade since the Great Recession. Since then, the U.S. economy has rebounded and then some. Unemployment is at record low levels, and people were...
by Shawn Weber | Dec 5, 2018 | Children, Conflict Resolution, divorce
Happy holiday images depict a perfect family, home and hearth. Norman Rockwell perfected this idealized holiday with a mom, dad, and those above average children gathered around the Christmas tree or lighting a menorah. Of course there’s a nice fire crackling in the...
by Shawn Weber | Nov 19, 2018 | Conflict Resolution, divorce, parenting
At Weber Dispute Resolution, we believe in crafting SMART agreements. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-Bound. SMART agreements help with enforcement, and make it clear to both parties what is required for them to stay within the...
