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How is Spousal Support Calculated?

In California, there are two types of spousal support: temporary and permanent (or long-term support). When amidst the divorce process, how is spousal support calculated? Temporary support is support that

Custody and Co-Parenting During the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in our daily lives. Schools are closed, parents are working from home, and some have lost their jobs. Life is not what it was

How to Deal With Domestic Violence During COVID-19

There is a growing concern amongst professionals regarding a rise in domestic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the period from March 1 through April 25, 2020, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department logged

How Do I Change My Family Court Order?

How do I change my Family Court order? When should I do it? The short answer is, when it no longer serves the needs of your family. For example, if

Family Court Services Mediation

If you are unhappy with your current custody plan, or need to create a new one, you may ask the court for assistance. To do that, you will need to

How to Legally Obtain a Paternity Test

It happens. Sometimes we do not know who the biological father of a child is. It is important information to know because paternity has an effect on health issues, and

JWB Family Law Continues to Serve Clients During COVID-19

Heightened anxiety and uncertainty in the world often result in significant family distress, including a surge in domestic violence incidents. As a family law practice, we need to show up for

The Basics of Filing for Divorce in San Diego

To begin understanding the basics of filing for divorce in San Diego, you will need to file a Summons (FL-110), and a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (FL-100). If you have children, you will also

Preparing for Mediation with Family Court Services

If you are involved in a family court case in San Diego County and there are issues of child custody rights and visitation, at some point you will need to go through

Domestic Violence and Children

Exposure to or witnessing of domestic violence can be extremely harmful to children. When it comes to domestic violence and children, you want to ensure that they are protected from the following

What’s the Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce?

In California, there are two primary ways to separate your finances and provide for child custody and visitation, as well as child spousal support. These are known as Legal Separation and Dissolution of

Am I A Victim of Domestic Violence?

Nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. According to the California Women‘s Health Survey (CWHS), approximately 40 percent of California women experience violence from

Child and spousal support