by Shawn Weber | May 30, 2023 | Conflict Resolution, For Professionals, Mediation
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the practice of mediation has undergone a significant transformation. The necessity to maintain physical distance prompted mediators to adapt and explore alternative means of facilitating dispute resolution. Video conferencing...
by Shawn Weber | May 19, 2023 | Attorneys, Conflict Resolution, evidence, For Professionals, Mediation
In California, mediation is a popular alternative to traditional courtroom proceedings for resolving conflicts, including divorce cases. One crucial aspect of the mediation process is confidentiality. Maintaining confidentiality ensures parties can freely express...
by Shawn Weber | Mar 24, 2023 | Conflict Resolution, Mediation
When it comes to settling a conflict through the mediation process, you want to make sure every word you use is meaningful and purposeful. However, for those who are not familiar with the world of mediation, there are some words which can have a catastrophic effect on...
by Shawn Weber | Feb 25, 2023 | Conflict Resolution, For Professionals, Mediation
Mediation is a form of conflict resolution that involves a neutral third-party mediator who helps disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement. The four different mediation styles range from less intervention to more intervention. They are transformative,...
by Shawn Weber | Jul 25, 2022 | Attorneys, Conflict Resolution, divorce, divorce humor, High Conflict, Humor, Media, Mediation, mental health, Relationships, Videos
Looking for a miserable divorce? Here’s how! Under the best of circumstances, a divorce can be an awful experience. Even if you have done all your research and know exactly how divorce works, it is still often a very toxic and harmful process. But there are some...
by Shawn Weber | Nov 12, 2021 | Conflict Resolution, High Conflict, Mediation, Relationships
So, you are in the middle of your divorce negotiation. You prepared for this meeting and expected your partner would come to the table ready to negotiate in good faith. You may even be in a good mood looking forward to finally getting your divorce behind you. But...
by Shawn Weber | Sep 9, 2021 | 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 | Mar 28, 2020 | Collaborative Divorce, Conflict Resolution, custody, divorce, Finances, Media, Mediation, mental health, Relationships, Videos
Coronavirus and divorce presents unique problems for families. I was pleased to connect via video conference with my colleagues Mark Hill, CFP, CDFA and Scott Weiner, Ph.D., J.D. to discuss the unique problems related to dealing with the COVID-19 crisis while...
by Shawn Weber | Mar 16, 2020 | Attorneys, Conflict Resolution, Courts, For Professionals, Mediation
We are in strange times. COVID-19 has generally caused a mass freak-out – some of it justified. There has been a huge coronavirus impact on family law. COVID-19 during divorce brings its own set of difficult challenges for lawyers and clients. There is a...
by Shawn Weber | Feb 27, 2020 | Conflict Resolution, Courts, Mediation
I regularly serve as a pro tem settlement judge on the Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) Panel with the San Diego County Superior Court. While I enjoy helping folks through their MSCs, the help is simply too little too late for many people. Often, the preparation...
