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The Pros and Cons of the Different Styles of Mediation

The Pros and Cons of the Different Styles of Mediation

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,...

Five Tips to Have a Miserable Divorce

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...
“I can’t believe you asked for that!”: Dealing with insulting proposals in divorce negotiations

“I can’t believe you asked for that!”: Dealing with insulting proposals in divorce negotiations

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...

Tips on Making and Receiving Proposals

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...

Dealing with the Coronavirus Pandemic During a Divorce

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...

Strategies for your family law case during the coronavirus pandemic

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...

Early Intervention: Why Mediation Early in a Family Law Case Can Save Money and Stress

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...

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...

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...
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