by Shawn Weber | Dec 4, 2012 | Attorneys, Collaborative Divorce, Conflict Resolution, Courts, divorce, Mediation, Relationships
In addition to the T.V. interview cited here, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with KPBS Radio’s Maureen Cavanaugh on Monday December 3. We were able to get into a lot more depth than the TV interview about the budget crisis facing the San Diego...
by Shawn Weber | Dec 4, 2012 | Attorneys, Children, custody, divorce, Marriage, mental health, parenting, Relationships
I came across an excellent video about children going through a divorce or custody battle. It is “[a] candid, poignant, and often humorous film about kids and divorce… from the kids’ perspective.” This is an excellent film and should be...
by Shawn Weber | Nov 16, 2012 | Attorneys, divorce, Finances, Property, Real Estate, Relationships
By Shawn Weber, Attorney at Law No. In California divorce law, it is important to distinguish “community property” from “separate property”. §761 of the California Family Code provides that “except as otherwise provided by statute, all...
by Shawn Weber | Nov 14, 2012 | Attorneys, Collaborative Divorce, divorce, Property, Relationships
Last Thursday, November 8, 2012, I was very pleased to appear on the local radio show, Real Estate Radio, on San Diego AM 1700 ESPN Radio. The topic was “Love and Real Estate.” I enjoyed the opportunity to have a conversation about how California Family...
by Shawn Weber | Jun 25, 2012 | Attorneys, divorce, divorce humor, Marriage, Property
This article on Huffington Post about Beth Shak’s $1 million shoe collection is quite illustrative. A person who spends that kind of money on shoes should not at all be surprised that it comes up in the divorce. The reality is that it is an asset with value....
by Shawn Weber | Jun 20, 2012 | Attorneys, Collaborative Divorce, Conflict Resolution, custody, divorce, Mediation
There’s a new press release on the San Diego Superior Court homepage relating to the deep budget cuts the courts are facing as a result of the current California budget problems. Honestly, the cuts to the San Diego Superior Court are huge and my family law...
by Shawn Weber | Apr 4, 2012 | Attorneys, Collaborative Divorce, Conflict Resolution, divorce, High Conflict, Marriage, Mediation, Relationships
A friend and colleague of mine, Attorney Mark Baer, gave a great spech at the Divorce Expo in Detroit on March 23, 2012. He did a great job of explaining many of the new and more effective options available for families transitioning through a divorce. Here is the...
by Shawn Weber | Nov 29, 2011 | Attorneys, custody, divorce
Here’s a great article on another blog with suggestions for what clients should wear to court. I recommend it! What Should I Wear to Court?.
by Shawn Weber | Nov 7, 2011 | Attorneys, Children, Collaborative Divorce, Conflict Resolution, custody, divorce, domestic violence, High Conflict, Mediation, mental health
Mr. Baer sums up my thoughts regarding the seeming increase in domestic violence in custody disputes. I am convinced that the adversarial litigation process for resolving family issues has contributed significantly to the level...
by Shawn Weber | Oct 15, 2011 | Attorneys, divorce, Finances, Spousal Support, Taxation
Generally, divorce fees are not deductible. The general rule is that divorce is a personal expense and is not deductible as a business expense. United States v. Gilmore (Gilmore I) (1963) 372 U.S. 39. So the short and easy answer is, “No.” However,...
