by Shawn Weber | Jun 21, 2024 | divorce, Marriage, Relationships
Navigating the end of a marriage can be an emotionally challenging experience, especially when one spouse is unwilling to cooperate. In California, understanding the grounds for divorce is essential for those facing this predicament. If you find yourself in a...
by Shawn Weber | Jun 19, 2024 | Collaborative Divorce, Conflict Resolution, divorce, Marriage, Mediation, mental health
Divorce and legal separation can be an extraordinarily difficult time in a person’s life. Clearly, divorce is not just a legal process; it’s a human experience. Although there are legal and financial questions to address, the transitioning of the family is...
by Shawn Weber | May 14, 2018 | Alimony, divorce, Finances, Marriage, Spousal Support
What is a Gavron Warning? The idea of the “Gavron Warning” came from the case In Re Marriage of Gavron, (1988) 203 Cal.App.3d 705, 250 Cal.Rptr. 148. In this case, the parties separated in 1976 after a 25 year marriage. Subsequently, the court ordered the...
by Shawn Weber | Mar 26, 2018 | Conflict Resolution, custody, divorce, Marriage, parenting, Relationships
This article was originally posted in 2013. We have received such a positive reaction that we are reposting it. It was the subject of Shawn Weber’s upcoming interview on the Real Talk San Diego Facebook Live program on March 28 at 1:00 PM PDT. Watch it here:...
by Shawn Weber | Mar 12, 2015 | Collaborative Divorce, divorce, Marriage, Mediation
For years I had pretty much taken it as gospel the popular statistic that 50% of all marriages end in divorce. It seemed to fit an apocalyptic narrative, which seemed to fit to the time. But recent evidence shows that although divorce rates increased and peaked...
by Shawn Weber | Aug 12, 2014 | divorce, Marriage, Relationships
Christie Brinkley & Billy Joel still friends 20 years after their divorce. Watch Billy serenade the Uptown Girl. http://ow.ly/AdygX
by Shawn Weber | Aug 1, 2014 | Attorneys, Collaborative Divorce, Conflict Resolution, divorce, Marriage
Newest from the #CPCAL blog: “Conscious Uncoupling and Collaborative Divorce” http://ow.ly/zQVSq
by Shawn Weber | Dec 21, 2013 | Collaborative Divorce, Conflict Resolution, Marriage, Relationships
My dear friend and colleague, Adryenn Cantor, authored this excellent post on the Blog for the Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego. It is a nice succinct list of points to consider when contemplating a collaborative divorce. Read her post here: Ask These...
by Shawn Weber | Oct 24, 2013 | Attorneys, divorce, Marriage, Prenuptial Agreement, Relationships
In my law practice, I am a fan of prenuptial agreements. It is interesting to see them on the rise among women. That must indicate that women are becoming more and more financially well off prior to marriage, necessitating a document to protect their assets. I also...
by Shawn Weber | Oct 5, 2013 | Attorneys, Coach, Collaborative Divorce, Conflict Resolution, divorce, Finances, Marriage, mental health
I was pleased to have had the opportunity to contribute to the blog for the Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego. I wrote about my Top Nine Collaborative Divorce Tip for Success. I have been very pleased to have gotten very good feedback on the post. Read it...
