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...
If you are unhappy with your current custody plan, or need to create a new one, you may ask the court for assistance. To do that, you will need to file a Request for Order with the local court. Immediately upon filing the Request, you will receive a date to attend...
It happens. Sometimes we do not know who the biological father of a child is. It is important information. Paternity effects health issues, as well as the socioeconomic ones.  Enter the paternity test. It is not like the old days of enormous expense, blood tests,...