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When It Comes to Custody Rights, Does the Woman Always Win?
It’s a common thought: The woman always gets the kids. But it's simply not true. Our discussion here will focus on a father’s custody rights. In every initial case for physical custody and legal custody of the children, the court must take into consideration what we...
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Co-parenting Tips: How to Make Decisions Together
New year...new opportunities to co-parent effectively. We know it can sometimes be quite challenging, which is why we’d like to offer some basic guidance on how to effectively work together to make decisions for the kids. As you are ringing in...
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If I Fear for My Safety, Can I Get an Ex Parte Restraining Order?
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...
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The “Gold Standard” of Attorneys—What Our AV Rating Means for You
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...
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LEADing the Way: Recognized for Giving Back
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...
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Steps to Divorce—What to Do If You’ve Been Filed Against
You’ve been served. So what happens next? Here are the first steps to divorce to take after your spouse has filed for divorce. Initially, getting served with divorce paperwork might feel threatening and intimidating. The language on the summons...
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A Chance to Give Back: The Christmas Street Stockings Event
The holiday season is often thought of as a season where we receive presents. But it's also a time of giving—and most especially, giving back to those in our community. Help us help others this holiday season! Each year, we participate in the annual Christmas Street...
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Navigating Custody Arrangements During the Holiday Season
Whether you’ve been divorced for a while or just recently separated, the holidays bring a unique set of challenges when it comes to custody arrangements. We will explain what you need to do to navigate those challenges, including any legal...
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The Cost of Divorce: How It Can Impact Retirement
There seems to be so much cost associated with divorce. How will it affect my retirement? In any marriage that will be dissolved (otherwise known as a divorce) in California, a retirement plan or plans is/are subject to the community property...
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I’m Getting a Divorce. What Happens to My Health Insurance?
When you’re getting a divorce, there are many important considerations. One of those—what happens to your health insurance during and after a divorce. When a California divorce case is filed, there are immediate temporary restraining orders that issue and that affect...
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