2025 Divorce Mediation Lessons: Reflections From a Year in the Room

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 Shawn Weber, Weber Dispute Resolution…

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A More Supportive Way to Resolve Family Conflict: Interdisciplinary Mediation

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 — or even in conflict with…

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Collaborative Divorce vs. Mediation: Finding the Right Path for Your Divorce

Direction signs with Collaborative Divorce and Mediation

Choosing the right path for your family’s well-being when divorcing is essential to future relationships with your co-parent and children. Collaborative divorce and mediation are both out-of-court processes but serve different purposes. Let’s dive into the distinctions to help you make an informed choice. Collaborative Divorce – Collaborative divorce is a team-supported process where both…

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Family Resolution Institute Presents Divorce Mediation Training

Tired of the same old grind? Want to infuse your practice with new Conflict Resolution Skills and a new outlook? Try Divorce Mediation! Family Resolution Institute is holding its next Divorce Mediation Training starting Wednesday, February 3, 2021. This will be a virtual training, taking place on Zoom over 8 half days throughout the month…

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