by Shawn Weber | Nov 3, 2010 | Collaborative Divorce, divorce, Finances, Mediation
By Shawn Weber, Attorney and Mediator In this difficult economy, I am being asked frequently how to save money on a divorce. Divorce costs can be horribly expensive and can leave both parties destitute. Additionally, there are some unscrupulous attorneys out there who...
by Shawn Weber | Oct 18, 2010 | divorce, evidence, Marriage
Shawn Weber, Attorney and Mediator The short answer is “none” because California is a “no-fault” state. This means that evidence of adultery, as a general rule, is not permissible in court as it is not relevant. However, perhaps that answer is...
by Shawn Weber | May 14, 2010 | divorce, mental health
In a divorce case, there can be a real temptation to let the Divorce Court know just exactly how terrible you think the other party is. That can backfire, however, if you are not careful. For instance, I had a trial once in divorce court where my client testified to...
by Shawn Weber | Mar 19, 2010 | Children, Coach, Conflict Resolution, custody, divorce, Mediation, parenting
By Shawn Weber, San Diego Family Law Attorney and Mediator The Family Court in San Diego County, California requires parents in a custody dispute to attend mediation at Family Court Services (FCS). At Family Court Services, the parents meet with a social worker who...
by Shawn Weber | Feb 25, 2010 | divorce, Finances, Pension, Property
By Shawn Weber, San Diego Divorce Attorney When dividing the community property interest in a defined benefit plan, the Court most often uses the so-called “Time Rule” or “Brown Formula”. Many clients (and a lot more attorneys than you would...
