by Shawn Weber | Aug 1, 2024 | divorce, Relationships
Hey there! Deciding to divorce is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. As a family law mediator and attorney, I’ve seen it all—the heartbreak, the relief, and everything in between. If you’re on the fence about whether to stay or go, here...
by Shawn Weber | Jul 15, 2024 | For Professionals, Prenuptial Agreement, Relationships
Hey there! Let’s take a deep dive into the world of premarital agreements in California, specifically focusing on the crucial aspect of disclosure. Whether you’re thinking about getting a prenup or just curious about how they work, this is a vital topic to understand....
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 | Dec 20, 2023 | Conflict Resolution, custody, divorce, Holidays, mental health, parenting, Relationships
Alas! A New Year has come and gone again. For most of my current clients, 2023 was a rough year. It brought them the end of their marriages. Although the year may have been filled with conflict with a former spouse over money, kids, etc., you are ready to move on....
by Shawn Weber | May 12, 2023 | Mediation, Relationships
If you’re interested in using mediation to divorce but your spouse is not willing, there are some things you can do to convince your spouse to mediate. Here are seven tips to help you convince your spouse to do mediation: 1. Discuss the benefits of mediation....
by Shawn Weber | Jul 25, 2022 | Attorneys, Conflict Resolution, divorce, divorce humor, High Conflict, Humor, Media, Mediation, mental health, Relationships, Videos
Looking for a miserable divorce? Here’s how! Under the best of circumstances, a divorce can be an awful experience. Even if you have done all your research and know exactly how divorce works, it is still often a very toxic and harmful process. But there are some...
by Shawn Weber | Nov 12, 2021 | Conflict Resolution, High Conflict, Mediation, Relationships
So, you are in the middle of your divorce negotiation. You prepared for this meeting and expected your partner would come to the table ready to negotiate in good faith. You may even be in a good mood looking forward to finally getting your divorce behind you. But...
by Shawn Weber | Jun 10, 2020 | Attorneys, Children, custody, divorce, Email, evidence, High Conflict, Relationships
By Shawn Weber, CLS-F* In short, yes. While there are strict rules regarding the use of unlawful recordings of telephone conversations, there is no prohibition against recording a voice mail message. Ostensibly, the person who left the message knew that the message...
by Shawn Weber | Mar 28, 2020 | Collaborative Divorce, Conflict Resolution, custody, divorce, Finances, Media, Mediation, mental health, Relationships, Videos
Coronavirus and divorce presents unique problems for families. I was pleased to connect via video conference with my colleagues Mark Hill, CFP, CDFA and Scott Weiner, Ph.D., J.D. to discuss the unique problems related to dealing with the COVID-19 crisis while...
by Shawn Weber | Jan 21, 2020 | divorce, For Professionals, Relationships
Most divorce professionals have “seen this movie before” in their own practices. As a divorce professional for the last 20 years, I’ve been involved in more than one ugly divorce as I am sure you can imagine. The stories are similar and seem to go...
