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Co-Parenting Tips: How to Make Decisions Together

New year…new opportunities to co-parent effectively. We know it can sometimes be quite challenging, which is why we’d like to offer some basic guidance on how to effectively work together

If I Fear for My Safety, Can I Get an Ex Parte Restraining Order?

It’s an all-too-common circumstance, where one spouse fears another. But if you’re the one facing the situation, it can be alarming. Let’s explore the issue and what can be done, including

The “Gold Standard” of Attorneys—What Our AV Rating Means for You

JWB Family Law is proud to announce that Jane Wesley Brooks, CFLS, and Georgia L. Williams, CFLS have received a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating – the “Gold Standard”

LEADing the Way: Recognized for Giving Back

For more than 40 years, Jane Wesley Brooks has teamed up with others in the San Diego community to participate in the Christmas Street Stockings Event, which distributes stockings to the

Steps to Divorce: What to Do If You’ve Been Filed Against

You’ve been served. So what happens next? Here are the first steps to divorce to take after your spouse has filed for divorce. Initially, getting served with divorce paperwork might

A Chance to Give Back: The Christmas Street Stockings Event

The holiday season is often thought of as a season where we receive presents. But it’s also a time of giving—and most especially, giving back to those in our community. Help

Navigating Custody Arrangements During the Holiday Season

Whether you’ve been divorced for a while or just recently separated, the holidays bring a unique set of challenges when it comes to custody arrangements. We will explain navigating custody

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

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