Community Property vs. Separate Property In California, property division during a divorce can be one of the most contentious aspects of the process. As a community property state, California law has specific guidelines on how property is classified and divided between spouses. At JWB Family Law, we often encounter confusion surrounding the terms "community [...]
Engaged on Valentine's Day? Why You Should Consider a Prenup Valentine's Day is one of the year's most romantic days, making it the perfect time to pop the question. If you're newly engaged—congratulations! This is an exciting milestone in your life, filled with planning, celebrating, and looking forward to your future together. But as [...]
Contemplating Divorce Around Valentine’s Day Valentine's Day is a time when love is celebrated, but for some, it can bring up feelings of uncertainty, especially if their relationship is struggling. For those contemplating divorce, the holiday can be a harsh reminder of what once was, and it may amplify emotional conflicts. At JWB Family [...]
Understanding Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) Dividing assets during a divorce can be complicated, especially regarding retirement accounts. If you or your spouse have a 401(k), pension, stock options, or other deferred benefit plans, you will likely need a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) to ensure these assets are split correctly. What is a [...]
Move Away Cases with Child Custody Investigation Relocating with a minor child can be a complex and emotionally charged issue, especially when co-parenting is involved. Whether you are the parent seeking to move or the parent opposing the move, it's important to understand how the court evaluates these cases. In move-away cases, the court's [...]
What Is a Status Conference? A status conference, sometimes referred to as a family resolution conference or case management conference in different counties, is a court-ordered check-in during a family law case. When you file a petition for dissolution (divorce), a paternity petition, or a petition to establish a parental relationship, you will typically [...]
Understanding Postnuptial Agreements When planning for the future, agreements between spouses often come into play. While many are familiar with prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements are less commonly discussed and come with their own unique challenges. These agreements, drafted after a couple is already married, can be useful tools in certain situations—but they're not without [...]
Can You Date While Your Divorce is Pending? Divorce is an emotional and challenging process, and many people going through it wonder whether they can move on and start dating while the divorce is still pending. The simple answer is yes, you can date during this time, especially if you are living in California, [...]
Can You Change Your Child Support Orders After Judgment? When a judgment for child support has been entered—whether following a paternity case or a dissolution of marriage—you may wonder if those orders are set in stone. The good news is that child support orders remain modifiable under specific conditions until the child emancipates. Let’s [...]
When Can You Get Emergency Child Custody Orders? Child custody matters are often emotionally charged, and many parents may wonder if their situation qualifies as an emergency requiring immediate court intervention. While it’s natural to want swift action when your child’s well-being is at stake, the legal standard for what constitutes an emergency is [...]
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