Defining Visitation Rights When it Comes to Stepchildren

Child custody and visitation, Co-parenting divorce, Divorce

You know your basic rights as a parent. But do you have visitation rights as a stepparent? Learn how to navigate through the issue, as well as how to gain access to your stepchildren. The Law of Visitation Rights California family law allows a court to grant...

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

Divorce

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 are handled. SCRA and the Military Divorce Process Members of the U.S....

Basic Divorce Costs: Financial Considerations During the Divorce

Divorce, Divorce settlement

There is a lot to consider when you’re going through a divorce. One important factor? The basic divorce costs and financial implications. Generally, when facing financial issues during a divorce your lifestyle will change dramatically. Some bills may go unpaid, other...

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

Divorce, Family Law, Uncategorized

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. Only attorneys who consistently demonstrate extraordinary legal ability and the highest ethical...

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

Divorce

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 feel threatening and intimidating. The language on the summons says you have been sued...

The Cost of Divorce: How It Can Impact Retirement

Divorce

There seems to be so much cost associated with divorce. How will it affect my retirement? In any marriage that will be dissolved (otherwise known as a divorce) in California, a retirement plan or plans is/are subject to the community property laws of this state and...