by Shawn Weber | May 2, 2012 | divorce, Marriage, Relationships
This article does a good job of encouraging an HONEST and OPEN conversation about the pending divorce. I can’t tell you how many of my clients have really struggled with this issue. Another good article would be one about how to talk to the kids about the...
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 | Feb 28, 2012 | Collaborative Divorce, Conflict Resolution, divorce, Marriage, Mediation, mental health
Watch my friend and colleague, Hildy Fentin, Esq. on Fox News San Diego talking about Collaborative Divorce and Divorce Mediation. http://www.fox5sandiego.com/videogallery/68438067/News/Ask-the-Shrinks:-Divorce
by Shawn Weber | Feb 6, 2012 | divorce, Finances, Property
California Duty of Disclosure In California, it is essential in every dissolution, divorce, nullity or legal separation case to make a full and complete disclosure. California Family Code § 721 The duties of disclosure are largely controlled by California Family Code...
by Shawn Weber | Dec 7, 2011 | Children, custody, divorce, mental health
Judith Wallerstein does an excellent job pointing out in this article on Huffington Post some of the important obstacles facing children of divorce. In my legal practice, I often observe that children have to grow up too quickly. They often become...
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 | Children, custody, divorce, Holidays, parenting, Relationships
This is a great post with excellent tips about how to handle the holidays after the divorce. I recommend it. The holidays can be really stressful for folks after a divorce, especially when trying to juggle the kids between families over the holidays. As a family law...
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 | Nov 2, 2011 | Collaborative Divorce, Conflict Resolution, divorce, divorce humor, Mediation
Every now and then I will get involved in a negotiation where one of the parties struggles with the concept of negotiating and sharing. Such a person wants all of what he or she wants and is simply unwilling to compromise or share in any way. Obviously that makes my...
