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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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