by Shawn Weber | May 17, 2016 | Conflict Resolution, High Conflict, Relationships
You can control how angry and hurt you remain after your divorce. Using principles of forgiveness during divorce will help you control divorce emotions and move on. Almost every divorce involves a situation where somebody did someone wrong. Or… at the very...
by Shawn Weber | Dec 20, 2015 | Children, Holidays, parenting, Relationships
For many of my clients, the holidays after divorce can be a difficult time. Many are keenly aware of the loss they have suffered as the result of their divorce and will go to great lengths to preserve a sense of family. The changes to the family, for many, are in...
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 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 | Mar 31, 2014 | Children, divorce, Relationships
14 Hidden Truths About Being a Child of Divorce – Important reading for divorcing parents! http://ow.ly/v6pUB
by Shawn Weber | Feb 9, 2014 | divorce, Relationships
Posted by Shawn Weber, Attorney at Law, CLS-F* In California, the grounds for divorce are specifically laid out in the California Family Code, which reads: “Dissolution of the marriage or legal separation of the parties may be based on either of the following grounds,...
by Shawn Weber | Dec 23, 2013 | divorce, Relationships
Huffington Post: Survey Reveals What Divorced Couples Regret Most. What do you regret? #divorce @huffpostdivorce http://ow.ly/rYQ1a
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 | Jul 15, 2013 | Attorneys, Collaborative Divorce, Conflict Resolution, Courts, divorce, Finances, Relationships
My friend and colleague, Sandra Morris, is an outstanding family law attorney in San Diego and a member of the Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego. She recently shared a great article about the cost benefits in choosing Collaborative Practice to do a divorce...