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Custody and Successful Co-Parenting During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in our daily lives. Schools are closed, parents are working from home, and some have lost their jobs. Life is not what it was just a few months ago. Children are now with parents all day—every day. Parents are now responsible...
How to Deal With Domestic Violence During COVID-19
There is a growing concern amongst professionals regarding a rise in domestic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the period from March 1 through April 25, 2020, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department logged 2,309 domestic-related calls. This is roughly a three...
JWB Family Law Continues to Serve Clients During COVID-19
Heightened anxiety and uncertainty in the world often result in significant family distress, including a surge in domestic violence incidents. As a family law practice, we need to show up for our clients now more than ever. For that reason, JWB Family Law is operating...
How Do I Change My Family Court Order and When Should I Do It?
When should you change your Family Court order? When it no longer serves the needs of your family.  For example, if a custody order is entered when your baby girl is two years old, it may say she stays with each parent for 2 or 3 days and then trades back. This is...
What is Family Court Services Mediation and Do I Have to Attend It?
If you are unhappy with your current custody plan, or need to create a new one, you may ask the court for assistance. To do that, you will need to file a Request for Order with the local court. Immediately upon filing the Request, you will receive a date to attend...
How to Legally Obtain a Paternity Test
It happens. Sometimes we do not know who the biological father of a child is. It is important information. Paternity effects health issues, as well as the socioeconomic ones.  Enter the paternity test. It is not like the old days of enormous expense, blood tests,...
JWB Family Law Adds Carmen E. Ramos, CFLS, as a Senior Associate Attorney
JWB Family Law is expanding its team to welcome Carmen E. Ramos, CFLS, as a Senior Associate Attorney. Carmen joins the JWB Family Law legal team to help the firm in all aspects of family law: divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and property...
The Basics of Filing for Divorce in San Diego
To begin the process of filing for divorce in San Diego County, you will need to file a Summons (FL-110), and a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (FL-100). If you have children, you will also need to file a Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction...
Custody Rights: Prepare for Mediation with Family Court Services
If you are involved in a family court case in San Diego County and there are issues of child custody rights and visitation, at some point you will need to attend court-ordered mediation with Family Court Services. This usually takes place prior to any court hearing on...
Domestic Violence and Children
Exposure to or witnessing of domestic violence can be extremely harmful to children. When it comes to domestic violence and children, you want to ensure that they are protected from the following actions.(1) Seeing physical/and or sexual abuse(2) Hearing threats or...