In a United States Supreme Court case, Hisquierdo v. Hisquierdo, the Court noted that federal employee deferred compensation benefits may be governed by federal law when applying conflicting state laws related to community property, so as to prevent “major damage” to...
The topic of who gets inheritance money after a divorce is normally straightforward, as inheritance money and/or property gifted to one person in a marriage is considered that person’s separate property and is not subject to division under the community property laws...
Going through a divorce is an extremely stressful time for most people. It can be hard to know what to say or how to be supportive. A person going through a divorce is often dealing with the loss of time with their kids, a portion of their retirement, their house, and...
Going through a divorce is hard, regardless of how amicable the spouses are with one another. Even when it’s the best option for both of you, ending a marriage can feel like the end of an era and alters what you expected your future to look like. Given some...
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 our clients now more than ever. For that reason, JWB Family Law is operating...
When should you change your Family Court order? When it no longer serves the needs of your family. For example, if a custody order is entered when your baby girl is two years old, it may say she stays with each parent for 2 or 3 days and then trades back. This is...