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 | 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 | Children, custody, mental health, parenting
California Family Code section 3041.5 provides a mechanism for drug and alcohol testing for parents involved in custody disputes. Testing can be ordered if the court finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that a parent uses illegal drugs or alcohol habitually or...
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 | Oct 5, 2011 | Children, divorce, mental health, Relationships
This is an excellent suggestion. So many folks jump right into dating. As a divorce lawyer, I know that this can lead to repeat business for me. It is much smarter to make sure you are ready before you start dating. Also, don’t forget your kids. They may not be...
by Shawn Weber | Sep 21, 2011 | Conflict Resolution, Finances, mental health
My friends and colleagues, Justin Reckers, CFP, CDFA and Robert Simon, Ph.D., are doing some great work in the emerging field of Applied Behavioral Finance. I just attended an excellent seminar produced by the dynamic duo at a recent general meeting of the...
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 30, 2011 | Children, Coach, divorce, Marriage, mental health, Relationships
This is a good artocle published by Judith Wallerstein, Ph.D. As a divorce attorney, I have seen a great many cases where one person wants out and the other wants to stay. Usually the person who wants to stay is stunned and in denial that the divorce is even...
