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Simplifying Divorce: Why Filing a California Joint Divorce Petition Is a Smart Move
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 issues without immediately resorting to…
Read MoreCo-Parenting After Divorce: Tips for Effective Communication
When you and your spouse opt to divorce outside of court through a collaborative process, you can preserve your family unit. The process is amicable, for both of you – not win/lose like in a litigated divorce. Not only that, but your family is supported by a team of divorce experts who value amicable resolutions…
Read MoreHow to Prepare Emotionally for a Divorce
The path you choose for your divorce significantly impacts your emotional journey. A collaborative divorce provides a structured, respectful process that inherently reduces emotional trauma compared to adversarial court litigation. In the collaborative approach, we create a supportive environment where both partners can express needs and concerns without the heightened conflict that courtrooms often generate.…
Read MoreWhat If I Don’t Trust My Spouse to Be Transparent with Finances? Is Collaborative Practice a Good Option for Me? Part 2
By Shawn Weber, CLS-F Read Part 1 HERE Structured Information Gathering and Disclosure Protocols Collaborative Practice doesn’t just rely on people willingly sharing financial data to ensure financial transparency. (People tend to share more in Collaborative Practice than in traditional litigation.) Instead, the Collaborative team will insist on structured protocols for disclosure. These protocols typically…
Read MoreWhat If I Don’t Trust My Spouse to Be Transparent with Finances? Is Collaborative Practice a Good Option for Me? Part 1
By Shawn Weber, CLS-F Introduction Divorce is inherently challenging—especially when finances are involved. Questions about money often spark the most anxiety as they cut to the core of people’s futures. Collaborative Practice (also known as Collaborative Divorce) can be a great option if you don’t quite trust your spouse to tell the truth about money.…
Read MoreTips on Divorcing with Children – Join Us for the Divorce Options(R) San Diego Workshop, August 3
Are children involved in your divorce? Get tips on how to help them through when you join us for the next Divorce Options(R) Workshop on August 3. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
Read MoreMUELLER v. MUELLER (2024): The Case of the Unenforceable Confidentiality Clause in Collaborative Law
By Shawn Weber Are Collaborative Law confidentiality agreements enforceable? Should Collaborative Practitioners everywhere panic? Discover the latest insights from the California Court of Appeal’s decision in Mueller v. Mueller (2024). This case underscores the complexities of enforcing confidentiality clauses in Collaborative Law agreements during divorce proceedings. Learn about the differences between mediation confidentiality and collaborative…
Read MoreWhy Mediation Works – Save Your Time, Money & Focus On The Future
Divorce is an anxiety-provoking process. There are many unknowns and the prospect of going to court and talking about your personal issues and finances is often terrifying for most people. However, you do not have to go to court to get divorced in California. In fact, many couples never set foot in court. With Collaborative…
Read More10 Most Common Questions in Divorce and Other Stuff Everyone Should Know
#1 Where do I start? Anyone who is contemplating divorce or who has been asked for a divorce, is usually overwhelmed. How do you wrap up a marriage? How do you take a family apart? Where will I live? Will I have enough money? How will the kids cope? Will I ever love again? Am…
Read MoreBill and Melinda Gates’ Divorce: Long-Term Marriage and Business Interests
Intro by Shawn Skillin, Esq. If you are considering divorce and have been married for more than 10 years (a long-term marriage in California) or have business interests that you are concerned about. This blog from Cage & Miles addresses “permanent” spousal support and the division of a business in the context of the Bill…
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