by Shawn Weber | Apr 11, 2015 | Conflict Resolution, divorce, High Conflict
Sometimes a divorce or family law case can be like a perfect storm. The fissile material of fear, hurt and anger can lead people to make terrible choices as they navigate a very difficult legal process. This video offers tips on how to reduce reactivity in divorce...
by Shawn Weber | Mar 17, 2015 | Collaborative Divorce, Conflict Resolution, divorce, High Conflict, Mediation
Peace and harmony are not prerequisites for divorce mediation. Some people believe that a prerequisite for consensual dispute resolution options like Divorce Mediation or Collaborative Practice is that the parties have to get along or trust each other. That is simply...
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...
by Shawn Weber | Nov 2, 2011 | Collaborative Divorce, Conflict Resolution, divorce, divorce humor, Mediation
Every now and then I will get involved in a negotiation where one of the parties struggles with the concept of negotiating and sharing. Such a person wants all of what he or she wants and is simply unwilling to compromise or share in any way. Obviously that makes my...
by Shawn Weber | Sep 21, 2011 | Conflict Resolution, Finances, mental health
My friends and colleagues, Justin Reckers, CFP, CDFA and Robert Simon, Ph.D., are doing some great work in the emerging field of Applied Behavioral Finance. I just attended an excellent seminar produced by the dynamic duo at a recent general meeting of the...
