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Five Things to Consider when Hiring a San Diego Divorce Lawyer

Family law issues are never fun to encounter, but working with a reputable family law attorney makes the process somewhat easier. We know that choosing the right attorney is very

Is It Legal to Record Your Spouse?

Is it legal to record your spouse? The simple answer is no, it is not legal to record your spouse unless that person consents to being recorded. Under California Penal Code section

Child Welfare Services and How to Create a Safety Plan for Your Family

Sometimes a family runs into problems and they get a visit from Child Welfare Services (CWS), a division of the San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency. The job of CWS is

Is There Such a Thing as a “Low-Cost Divorce?”

Maybe you’ve seen the ads online for a low-cost divorce. But in the end, is there such a thing as a “low-cost divorce?” You know the cheap option isn’t always the

Divorce Restraining Orders and Proving Your Spouse is a Danger

Domestic violence is an all-too-common situation in the United States. If your spouse is dangerous, what steps can you take to prove that to the court? This blog will talk

Determining Child Custody and Visitation

You know the kids belong with you, but how can you show the judge that? This blog will talk through what to do (and what not to do) when determining

JWB Family Law Featured in the Journal for SDCBA

JWB Family Law was honored to be featured in the May/June 2019 issue of the Journal for the San Diego County Bar Association’s (SDCBA). In her article titled “How to

The Steps to Establishing Paternity Rights as a Father

You often hear of women obtaining a paternity test from a man. But what about when a man wants to know whether he’s a parent or not? This blog will

Restraining Orders and What You Need to Know

A Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order (DVTRO) is issued by the court to help protect individuals from threats of abuse or actual abuse from someone with whom they have a close relationship.

Defining Visitation Rights When it Comes to Stepchildren

You know your basic rights as a parent, but what are your visitation rights when it comes to stepchildren? Learn how to navigate through the issue, as well as how

The Military Divorce Process: How Child Support and Custody are Determined

When it comes to a military divorce, are child support and child custody determined differently? Become aware of what makes the military divorce process unique and how these two family law issues

What to Do if You Can’t Afford Your Spousal Support

Spousal support is ordered based on a person’s current financial situation. What happens when that changes? This article shares what to do if you can’t afford your spousal support to

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