A domestic violence restraining order is issued by the court and serves to protect someone from physical harm, continued mistreatment, or the threat of abuse. Such orders are often issued to family members or a member of the household. However, they can be filed...
When it comes to family law, child custody is one of the most sensitive and emotionally charged issues. Deciding who will have legal and physical custody of a child can be challenging for everyone involved. It’s a complicated process that requires careful...
In October of 1987, Domestic Violence Awareness Month was launched nationwide by the National Coalition for Domestic Violence to generate awareness for domestic violence issues and to connect individuals and organizations that work to combat domestic violence and to...
New Rules of Professional Conduct went into effect under the California State Bar in November 2018. Understand what those standards entail—and why would they matter for an attorney and a client. This blog will take a look. In November 2018 the California State Bar...
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...
For more than 40 years, Jane Wesley Brooks has teamed up with others in the San Diego community to participate in the Christmas Street Stockings Event, which distributes stockings to the homeless. The event truly makes an impact, providing the homeless with items that...
