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The Cost of Divorce: How It Can Impact Retirement

There seems to be so much cost associated with divorce. What is the cost of divorce and how will it affect my retirement? In any marriage that will be dissolved

What Happens to Health Insurance During a Divorce?

When you’re getting a divorce, there are many important considerations. One of those is, what happens to your health insurance during a divorce? When a California divorce case is filed,

Unpaid Child Support: Understanding Wage Garnishment

Understanding wage garnishment is an important first step. What is wage garnishment, and how can I get the court to order it? In any family court case, including a divorce

Growth-Oriented Move for JWB Family Law Enables Even Better Service

We are pleased to share with you the relocation of our physical offices to a more comfortable and spacious area. Our new location is at 1620 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600, San

If a Spouse Lives Out of State, Is a San Diego Divorce Possible?

If a spouse lives out of state, is a San Diego divorce possible? This is a fairly common question. The quick and easy answer to this is yes, the residence

Steps to Divorce: How to Legally Change Your Name

There are so many steps to divorce that it can be difficult to keep track. For one, how do you go about changing your name after a divorce? There are

What Is an SBP Election in a Military Divorce?

What is an SBP election in a military divorce? In a divorce involving a member of the military—or a retired member of the military—a former spouse can request that the

Who Gets the Pets in a San Diego Divorce?

When it comes to San Diego divorce, there are many things that must be considered. The important word to remember here is “family,” which for most of us who are pet

Determining If Divorce Mediation Is Right for You

Because fighting out a divorce in court is so very expensive for both parties, trying divorce mediation is a good idea if there is a chance you can be civil

Child Custody Issues: Navigating Social Media

One of the child custody issues that can come up during a divorce is navigating the content shared on social media. For example, if your former spouse keeps posting pictures

When Can Spousal Support Be Changed?

Spousal support isn’t a “set it and forget it” issue. There are certain circumstances that allow for a spousal support order to later be modified. When can spousal support be

Understanding Temporary Restraining Orders

When a summons is issued in a divorce case in California, which occurs at the time the initial Petition of Dissolution is filed, there are provisions listed within the summons

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