by Shawn Weber | Sep 29, 2012 | Children, custody, divorce, mental health, parenting, Relationships
So it’s official. The American Psychological Association has made it clear that Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) will not be included in the forthcoming DSM-V as a psychological disorder. Frankly, I am relieved. Read about it here:...
by Shawn Weber | Jun 12, 2012 | Children, custody, divorce, mental health, parenting, Relationships
Newsweek recently published an article citing formerly sealed documents from the Bobby Kennedy, Jr. v. Mary Kennedy custody battle. Apparently it revealed concerns that Mary Kennedy may have suffered from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This article caught my...
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 | May 25, 2011 | Attorneys, Children, divorce, domestic violence, High Conflict, Marriage, Relationships
In my career as a divorce professional, I have developed a name for myself as an attorney who knows how to guide clients through a high conflict divorce. My business partners observe that I have some of the craziest cases they have seen in their careers. Clients and...
by Shawn Weber | Mar 21, 2011 | Children, custody, divorce, mental health, parenting
Here is a funny video about divorce from “The Whitest Kids You Know.” Perhaps we should all take a moment and consider the effects divorce can have on children… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57riRQF-8Rc&w=480&h=390]...