by Shawn Weber | Dec 14, 2017 | Children, custody, divorce, Holidays, parenting, Relationships
By Shawn Weber, Family Law Attorney and Mediator When we think of the holidays, we think of family. Our traditions are all about bringing the family together and celebrating togetherness. We have Norman Rockwell style images in our heads of the family (and children)...
by Shawn Weber | Dec 6, 2017 | Children, custody, divorce, Finances, Media
I was happy to appear again on the Facebook Live program Real Divorce Talk. This time, I co-hosted with my good friend Bryan Devore. The potential for this program as a divorce information resource really excites me. About Bryan Devore Bryan Devore co-founded Divorce...
by Shawn Weber | Jul 13, 2017 | Conflict Resolution, Courts, Mediation
The term “alternative dispute resolution” (or “ADR”) is often used to describe conflict resolution without going to court. If you find yourself facing a family law matter, you might first ask, “How do I avoid going to court?” Parties can use ADR for any family law...
by Shawn Weber | Mar 21, 2017 | Conflict Resolution, divorce, Mediation
In my divorce mediation career, I’ve learned over the years that people approach divorce from different places. Sometimes people want the divorce very badly and are happy to get started. Others are devastated by the breakup. It’s not uncommon for a...
by Shawn Weber | Aug 26, 2016 | Conflict Resolution, Mediation
Not every divorce mediator is the same. In fact, some are much better than others. What’s more, a bad family mediator can cost you a lot of stress and money in the long run. Good conflict resolution requires a very specific set of skills. In other words,...
