As the new year begins, many professionals reflect on habits they want to build. Drawing on years of mediation practice, Shawn Weber, outgoing President of Collaborative Practice San Diego, examines several common patterns that tend to escalate conflict, even when intentions are good, and invites readers to consider what might…
Read More →Years of mediation practice tend to reinforce certain truths about conflict, people, and the limits of technique. Drawing on that experience, Shawn Weber, outgoing President of Collaborative Practice San Diego, reflects on lessons from a year in the mediation room that continue to shape how he approaches his work. By…
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By: Shawn Weber When families face divorce or other major transitions, one of the first and most overwhelming questions is often: “What process is right for us?” You may have heard about mediation. You may also have heard about Collaborative Divorce. Sometimes these options are described as very different…
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When you see that your marriage is over, it seems overwhelming. According to the article, What To Do When You Know The Marriage Is Over from the Law Office of Rebecca M. Medina, one should take time and process your emotions and educate yourself alternatively before making decisions. Knowing what…
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Traditional court divorces create winners and losers. One person wins, and everybody loses. A judge who doesn’t know you makes decisions about your life, your kids, and your future. Your lawyers treat each other like enemies instead of problem-solvers. Divorce court is not an environment that encourages healing. Here’s the…
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Is it time to end your marriage? Gain a better insight when you join us for the next Divorce Options Workshop on January 3. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
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Divorce does not always need to turn into a fight. Weber Dispute Resolution’s blog on the California joint divorce petition makes a strong point for working together instead. Couples who file jointly can save time, reduce legal fees, and simplify the process. It demonstrates that both parties are committed to resolving…
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Have you and your partner been going through the marriage motions for months now? The conversations have become shorter, the silences longer, and you’ve both started wondering if this is really working anymore and getting a divorce or separating would be better. Staying in an unhappy marriage for your kids…
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Join us for the next Divorce Options Workshop on December 6 to get an overview of Collaborative Divorce as an alternative to traditional divorce litigation. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
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Many people think a divorce is always fought out in court, with one side winning and the other losing. In fact, the idea that every divorce has to be hostile is one of the biggest myths about divorce. You and your partner actually have more control than you might realize.…
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