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Making Sense of Divorce Paperwork: What Documents are Needed?
You’re filing for divorce, or you’ve been filed on. It’s all so confusing! First things first—what documents do you need to have on hand to get started? If you want to file for a divorce (in California it’s called a Dissolution of Marriage), the first bit of divorce...
JWB Family Law Adds Noelle Dela Rosa Goldberg as an Associate Attorney to its Team
JWB Family Law is expanding its team to welcome Noelle Dela Rosa Goldberg as an Associate Attorney. Noelle joins the JWB Family Law legal team to help the firm in all aspects of family law: collections, divorce, child custody and visitation, paternity, child and...
The Steps to Establishing Paternity Rights as a Father
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 walk potential fathers through the process of obtaining paternity rights. As a father of a child, born or unborn, you have...
Restraining Orders 101: What You Need to Know
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...
Defining Visitation Rights When it Comes to Stepchildren
You know your basic rights as a parent. But do you have visitation rights as a stepparent? Learn how to navigate through the issue, as well as how to gain access to your stepchildren. The Law of Visitation Rights California family law allows a court to grant...
The Military Divorce Process: How Child Support and Custody are Determined
When it comes to a military divorce, are child support and child custody determined differently? Become aware of what makes the military divorce process unique and how these two family law issues are handled. SCRA and the Military Divorce Process Members of the U.S....
What to Do if You Can’t Afford Your Spousal Support
Spousal support is ordered based on a person’s current financial situation. What happens when that changes? Know what to do if you pay spousal support to a former spouse and can no longer afford that much, or pay it at all. What To Know About Spousal Support When a...
After the Divorce: When Your Ex-spouse Claims Your Child on a Tax Return
Filing taxes after the divorce can be a tricky situation. In many cases, the agreement you sign during a divorce or child custody case will outline which parent can claim a child on a tax return. Understand the potential implications and what to do when a spouse who...
What Will the New Code of Ethics Mean for a San Diego Attorney?
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...
Basic Divorce Costs: Financial Considerations During the Divorce
There is a lot to consider when you’re going through a divorce. One important factor? The basic divorce costs and financial implications. Generally, when facing financial issues during a divorce your lifestyle will change dramatically. Some bills may go unpaid, other...