You often hear of women obtaining a paternity test from a man. But what about when a man wants to know whether he’s a parent or not? This blog will walk potential fathers through the steps to establishing paternity rights as a father. As a father of a child, born or unborn, you have [...]
A Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order (DVTRO) is issued by the court to help protect individuals from threats of abuse or actual abuse from someone with whom they have a close relationship. An adult can request a restraining order for themselves and also on behalf of a child who is under the age of [...]
New Rules of Professional Conduct went into effect under the California State Bar in November 2018. In this blog we'll guide you through understanding the new code of ethics, what those standards entail, and why would they matter for an attorney and a client. In November 2018 the California State Bar adopted a new [...]
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 filing an ex parte restraining order. The Mechanism Behind an Ex Parte Restraining Order In situations involving physical or emotional abuse by one [...]
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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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