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 under the same business hours as usual. We are available [...]
How do I change my Family Court order? When should I do it? The short answer is, 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 [...]
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 Family Court Services [...]
It happens. Sometimes we do not know who the biological father of a child is. It is important information to know because paternity has an effect on health issues, and socioeconomic ones. A paternity test is quick, painless (usually just a quick mouth swab) and inexpensive or free. You can initiate a test if [...]
If you are involved in a family court case in San Diego County and there are issues of child custody rights and visitation, at some point you will need to go through preparing for mediation with Family Court Services. This usually takes place prior to any court hearing on these issues. Mediation for Custody [...]
Highlighting the importance of having an attorney in a domestic violence case helps you understand just how vital the help can be in ensuring you and your family are safe. Handling a domestic violence case on your own can be stressful and might make the situation worse. In this article, we'll discuss how an [...]
Is it legal to record your spouse? The simple answer is no, it is not legal to record your spouse unless that person consents to being recorded. Under California Penal Code section 632, it is a crime to record a telephone call or conversation without the consent of both parties to the call. A [...]
Sometimes a family runs into problems and they get a visit from Child Welfare Services (CWS), a division of the San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency. The job of CWS is to investigate abuse of children and develop and enforce ways to protect them. Initially, if CWS believes abuse has occurred, it [...]
You know the kids belong with you, but how can you show the judge that? This blog will talk through what to do (and what not to do) when determining child custody and visitation and showing that the kids belong with you. In marriages, there can come a time when you know your relationship [...]
JWB Family Law was honored to be featured in the May/June 2019 issue of the Journal for the San Diego County Bar Association’s (SDCBA). In her article titled “How to be Understood With Great Clarity: Be Blunt,” JWB Family Law founder, Jane Wesley Brooks, gave tips for making declarations and correspondence more clear and [...]
The Preeminent AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell recognizes an attorney’s exemplary legal ability and professional ethics. Learn more about the founder of JWB Family Law, Jane Wesley Brooks, CFLS. Jane is a Certified Family Law Specialist with the California State Bar, and a Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Peer Rated lawyer.
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