Why I absolutely love Collaborative Divorce.
I have been involved in matrimonial law most of my entire career. I have seen some pretty awful stuff. People come to my office at the worst time of their lives: a family in pain; lovers betrayed. As the family is the very heart of our existence and interaction as men and women, ... more...

How to get through your divorce or family law case without losing your shirt.
In this difficult economy, I am being asked frequently how to save money on a divorce. Divorce can be horribly exp ensive and can leave both parties destitute. Additionally, there are some unscrupulous attorneys out there who will churn a divorce case making a fortune in legal ... more...

Email: One of the most useful (and dangerous) tools in a family law case.
Email can be great for co-parents because it is instant, convenient and leaves a record, but its strengths become its weaknesses if not used smartly. Most family law attorneys have some horror story about a clients own words from an ill-conceived email being placed into the cour... more...

In California, what is the difference between legal custody and physical custody?
Over the years, I have come across a lot of misconceptions about the meaning of physical custody versus legal custody. We hear co-parents throwing terms like sole custody, joint custody, or primary physical custody around without having any real understanding of what those terms ... more...

What are the advantages of choosing a Collaborative Divorce?
San Diego collaborative divorce lawyer and mediator Shawn Weber answers the Frequently Asked Question: "What are some of the advantages of choosing Collaborative Divorce?" This San Diego, California collaborative-law attorney can be reached at 858-345-1616. more...