by Shawn Weber | Jun 18, 2024 | Attorneys, Collaborative Divorce, Conflict Resolution, Courts, evidence, For Professionals
In a notable decision from the Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5, California, the case of Mueller v. Mueller (2024) has brought to light the complexities of collaborative law agreements and the enforceability of their confidentiality clauses. This case...
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...
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 | Jun 4, 2018 | 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...
by Shawn Weber | Jul 13, 2017 | Conflict Resolution, Courts, Mediation
The term “alternative dispute resolution” (or “ADR”) is often used to describe conflict resolution without going to court. If you find yourself facing a family law matter, you might first ask, “How do I avoid going to court?” Parties can use ADR for any family law...
by Shawn Weber | Jul 15, 2013 | Attorneys, Collaborative Divorce, Conflict Resolution, Courts, divorce, Finances, Relationships
My friend and colleague, Sandra Morris, is an outstanding family law attorney in San Diego and a member of the Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego. She recently shared a great article about the cost benefits in choosing Collaborative Practice to do a divorce...
by Shawn Weber | Apr 13, 2013 | Attorneys, Collaborative Divorce, Courts, divorce, Finances, Property
By Shawn Weber, JD, CLS-F On April 4, I had another opportunity to go on San Diego ESPN 1700’s Real Estate Radio with my good friend and fellow collaborative divorce practitioner, Justin Reckers, CFP®, CDFA™, AIF®. It was a great opportunity because we had the...
by Shawn Weber | Jan 23, 2013 | Attorneys, Children, Courts, custody, divorce, Finances, Marriage, parenting, Relationships
By Shawn Weber, CLS-F* It is possible to get what is called a “deferred sale of home order”. California Family Code section 3800(b) provides for this option as follows: ‘Deferred sale of home order’ means an order that temporarily delays the...
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...
