by Shawn Weber | Mar 30, 2011 | divorce, Finances, Marriage
Here is an interesting article from the Orlando Sentinel. Apparently with the improving economy, people are feeling freer to get divorced. That seems counter-intuitive to me. One would think that a bad economy would encourage divorce, but many of my colleagues have...
by Shawn Weber | Mar 21, 2011 | Children, custody, divorce, mental health, parenting
Here is a funny video about divorce from “The Whitest Kids You Know.” Perhaps we should all take a moment and consider the effects divorce can have on children… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57riRQF-8Rc&w=480&h=390]...
by Shawn Weber | Mar 21, 2011 | Children, custody, divorce, parenting
Good article with tough questions about move-away cases. I note that in California, it has gotten a lot harder for a primary parent to move than it was a few years ago. I am involved in a case right now where the primary question is the detriment issue. I feel bad...
by Shawn Weber | Mar 18, 2011 | Conflict Resolution, divorce, Marriage, Mediation
I came across this funny video on YouTube. It strangely reminded me of a divorce mediation I conducted. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBLkOMvidwo&w=480&h=390] The caption read, “N’Gos tlhogh cha! A simple procedure… This would save...
by Shawn Weber | Mar 18, 2011 | divorce, Finances, mental health
I have been following an excellent series by my friends and colleagues, Justin Reckers, CFP, CDFA, AIF and Robert Simon, Ph.D. I recommend this series highly to clients and divorce professionals. It really does a good job of showing how one’s biasis and emotions...
by Shawn Weber | Mar 14, 2011 | divorce, Marriage
Here is a true but funny video about why women divorce their husbands. What do you think? [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRjsg2cVwmw&w=480&h=390]
by Shawn Weber | Mar 10, 2011 | Children, custody, divorce
By Shawn Weber, Esq. 注文住宅でオンリーワンのマイホーム！ I frequently tell my clients that custody battles are best approached by telling a story. The judge is a human being who is affected by a story. Whichever party tells the best story at court typically does better. The problem...
by Shawn Weber | Feb 25, 2011 | Conflict Resolution, divorce
In my experience, the process of HOW one gets divorced has a huge impact on the ugliness. The early selection of a divorce process is crucial. If possible, avoid litigation and choose a form of alternate dispute resolution like collaborative divorce or mediation....
by Shawn Weber | Feb 24, 2011 | Children, custody, divorce, Marriage, parenting
Interesting article about non-custodial women. As a family law attorney, I am meeting more and more women who choose this arrangment for various reasons. It is still true that many women feel stigmatized. I find this phenominum similar to the visceral reaction that...
by Shawn Weber | Feb 23, 2011 | Alimony, divorce, Spousal Support, Taxation
My friend and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Justin Reckers, recently did a great post on alimony and taxation. It’s worth a read. Pacific Divorce Management : Alimony Taxation – Part 7.
