by Shawn Weber | Aug 12, 2014 | Children, Collaborative Divorce, Conflict Resolution, divorce humor, High Conflict, Mediation, Relationships
As I am a mediator and a collaborative divorce practitioner, my job is all about managing conflict. A key component to managing conflict is recognizing it when you see it. To that end, I thought this video would make a great tribute to the late Robin Williams while...
by Shawn Weber | Aug 31, 2012 | divorce, divorce humor, High Conflict, Humor
I came across this article from Time Magazine by BELINDA LUSCOMBE about a family judge in Canada that basically flipped out on a couple because their behavior during the divorce was so bad. The Judge apparently wrote his opinion having taken a very dim view of both...
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 | 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 | Aug 3, 2011 | Children, custody, divorce, High Conflict, Marriage, mental health, parenting, Relationships
Excellent article. I have several cases right now where I believe the boys involved are being put in the middle of things. The parents universally say that the kid is a boy and can therefore handle it. I feel terrible for these little guys. The worst I heard was a...
by Shawn Weber | Aug 3, 2011 | Children, Conflict Resolution, custody, divorce, High Conflict, Marriage, mental health, parenting, Relationships
It really does matter what words you choose when communicating with an ex spouse- particularly when you are coparenting. It can be the difference between a peaceful and happy existence or one filled with acrimony and post-judgment litigation. Read the Article at...
by Shawn Weber | Jul 8, 2011 | Children, Coach, Conflict Resolution, custody, divorce, Email, High Conflict, Marriage, Mediation, mental health, Relationships
As the next installment in my series of tips for surviving a high conflict divorce, I want to focus on the issue of reactivity-or perhaps better said, over-reactivity. Here is an email exchange that is very typical: Email #1: Susie, I was hoping to take little Johnny...
by Shawn Weber | Jun 21, 2011 | Attorneys, Conflict Resolution, divorce, High Conflict
Having been involved in many high conflict divorce cases, I can attest that Mr. Gornbein gives excellent advice. The most important lessons have learned over the years is not to take things seriously. Client’s in high conflict are having the worst experience of...
by Shawn Weber | May 25, 2011 | Attorneys, Children, divorce, domestic violence, High Conflict, Marriage, Relationships
In my career as a divorce professional, I have developed a name for myself as an attorney who knows how to guide clients through a high conflict divorce. My business partners observe that I have some of the craziest cases they have seen in their careers. Clients and...
