by Shawn Weber | Jan 18, 2025 | Children, custody, divorce, parenting, Relationships
Let me preface this post by noting that there are a lot of terrible fathers in divorce. Many of them are abusive, punitive, and cruel. Many are irresponsible and fail to take their role as parents seriously. Some abandon and neglect their families. In such cases, it...
by Shawn Weber | Sep 4, 2024 | custody, divorce, Email
Email is a powerful communication tool—it’s instant, convenient, and creates a clear record. Its power lies in its ability to facilitate communication and provide a clear record of interactions. However, these strengths can quickly turn into weaknesses if not used...
by Shawn Weber | Sep 3, 2024 | Children, custody, mental health, parenting
Over the years, I have come across a lot of misconceptions about California child custody laws. Folks are confused about the meaning of physical custody versus legal custody. We hear co-parents throwing terms like “sole custody”, “joint...
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 | 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...