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  • 2026
    • April
      • Who Is the Best High-Asset Divorce Attorney in San Diego?
      • Will I Have to Pay Alimony After My Divorce - or Am I Entitled to Receive It?
      • Can Child Support Be Modified if My Income or Custody Arrangement Changes?
      • My Spouse Is Trying To Take My Kids - What Can I Do To Protect My Custody Rights?
      • I Want to Get a Divorce In California - Where Do I Start?
      • Celebrating 29 Years - Thank You for Your Continued Trust!
    • March
      • Jocelyn Russo Named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars List for 2026
      • Navigating High Net-Worth Divorces in San Diego
    • January
  • 2025
    • December
      • A Night of Celebration at the California Partner Dinner
      • CEO and Founding Principal Nicole Whyte Named One of Orange County’s Most Influential Leaders
      • Thinking About Modifying Custody Before the Holidays? Here’s What You Should Know
    • November
      • Divorcing Before the Holidays? Here’s What to Expect in San Diego Courts
      • Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara Sponsors the 29th Annual Sonenshine Pro Bono Reception
      • BWB&O Recognized Among 2026 Best Law Firms® in the United States
    • October
      • Military Divorce in San Diego: What Makes It Different?
    • September
      • Are You Having Co-Parenting Disputes? Here’s What You Can Do Before Things Get Worse
    • August
      • Congratulations! Best Lawyers in America!
    • July
      • CEO/Founding Partner Nicole Whyte Has Been Voted in as a Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)!
      • San Diego Business Journal Recognizes Family Law Senior Associate Jocelyn Russo as a Women of Influence in Law Honoree!
    • June
      • Family Law Partner Nicole Whyte is Featured as a Power Player in San Diego’s Modern Luxury Magazine!
    • May
      • Nicole Schmidt to Present “Family Law Without Borders” at International Conference in Lucerne
    • January
      • BWB&O’s San Diego Family Law Attorneys Jocelyn Russo and Christina Batsakis Obtain a Fantastic Result for Their Client!
  • 2024
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
      • Tips for Co-Parenting During the Summer
      • Are Prenuptial Agreements Only for Wealthy Couples?
    • May
      • Tips for Telling Your Kids You’re Getting Divorced
      • Signs You Need to Get a Domestic Violence Restraining Order
    • April
      • What Are the Benefits of Establishing Paternity in California?
      • Can I File for Custody of My Grandchild in California?
    • February
    • January
  • 2023
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
      • Weaving the Defense Theme Throughout the Trial for a Fair and Just Verdict
      • Attorney Nicole Whyte is a 2023 Director at Large Candidate for OCBA
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • April
      • Partner Nicole Whyte Speaking at the Consulegis World Conference
    • March
      • Ranked #4 in Orange County Business Journal's 2023 Book of Lists!
    • February
      • Congratulations to Family Law Partner Nicole Schmidt and Associate Jenna Bilgore on Their Recent Trial Victory!
    • January
      • Meet the New President of Orange County's Public Law Center Board of Directors in 2023, CEO/Founding Partner of BWB&O, Nicole Wh
  • 2022
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
      • What Are the Different Types of Divorces?
    • April
      • BWB&O Celebrates its 25th Anniversary Week!
    • March
      • Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP is Proud of and Thanks its Attorneys and Staff for Their Creative Donations toward Realty One
    • February
      • How Do You Respond to a Divorce Petition in California?
      • How Long Will It Take to Finalize My Divorce?
  • 2021
    • November
      • Congratulations to BWB&O for Ranking in The U.S. News - Best Lawyers ® as "Best Law Firms"!
    • October
      • BWB&O Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
    • June
      • Common Mistakes in Custody Battles You Need to Avoid
      • BWB&O are Proud Sapphire Sponsors of Public Law Center's Volunteers For Justice 2021 Annual Event!
      • Congratulations to BWB&O's 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Stars!
    • April
      • BWB&O's Family Law Team is Featured in Orange Coast Magazine's Spring Edition!
      • Join BWB&O's Webinar: When Divorce and Dwellings Collide: Navigating the Intersection of Family Law and Real Estate Law!
      • Happy 24th Anniversary to BWB&O!
  • 2020
    • October
      • I Own a Business—What Will Happen During Property Division?
      • What to Include in a Parenting Plan—Making the Ideal Parenting Plan for Your Custody Case
    • September
      • Tips for Handling a Custody Battle
    • August
      • Common Property Division Mistakes (& How to Avoid Them)
      • Student Loan Payments During Marriage… Is the Community Entitled to Reimbursement?
      • Co-Parenting During the 2020/2021 School Year: How to Help Your Child Thrive
    • July
      • Why COVID-19 May Cause the US Divorce Rate to Increase
    • June
      • The Importance of Consistency for Children After Divorce
      • Divorce Mistakes to Avoid
      • Social Media and Divorce
    • May
      • Co-Parenting Tips
      • Helping Kids Through Divorce
    • April
      • Mediation - How Bremer Whyte Can Help to Resolve Your Case Despite Court Closures
      • What is Domestic Violence?
    • March
      • A Recent Modification in the Family Code May Have a Significant Impact on the Enforceability of Your Premarital Agreement
    • February
      • Important Definitions in Family Law Cases
      • When Does Separate Property Become Community Property?
      • How Do Courts Use Your Income to Calculate Child Support?
    • January
      • Congratulations to Partner Nicole Nuzzo on Becoming an Executive Committee Member of the Orange County Bar Association Family La
  • 2019
    • November
      • Can Community Assets be Used to Satisfy Marital Debts?
    • October
      • Annuities, Trusts, and Life Insurance Policies for Continued Spousal Support
      • Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara Goes All Out for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
      • Attorney Nicole Whyte Featured at OCBA Family Law Section Seminar
      • What Is the Difference Between Temporary & Permanent Spousal Support?
    • September
      • Tracing Property to its Community or Separate Property Source
    • August
      • How Intellectual Property Rights Are Divided in a Divorce
      • Family Law Trial Victory for Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara Partners
      • Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara Supports the 2019 Food From the Bar Campaign
      • What’s So Important About the Date of Separation in a Divorce?
    • July
      • Who Really Benefits from the New Spousal Support Tax Deduction
      • Priceless: Why Business Valuations Are Crucial in Divorce Cases
    • June
      • LGBTQIA Rights & Family Law: A Brief History
      • Family Law Issues Facing Multicultural Families
    • May
      • Tips to Survive the Workday While Going Through a Divorce
      • Should I Tell My Boss About My Divorce?
    • April
      • What Is Quasi-Community Property?
      • Why Hollywood Stars Use Private Judges for Divorces
    • March
      • Traveling With Your Children After Divorce
    • January
      • What Happens to Spousal Support & Child Support If I Remarry in California?
  • 2018
    • December
      • Same-Sex Divorce: What You Need to Know
      • Military Divorce in California
      • How to File for Divorce in California
      • Community v. Separate Property: Which is Which?
      • Understanding the Different Types of Custody
    • November
      • How to Tell Your Child You Are Getting a Divorce
      • How to Protect Your Money in a Divorce
      • Another Defense Verdict for BWBO
    • October
      • How Does California Define Domestic Violence?
    • September
      • Pet Custody... What you need to Know.
    • August
      • Allegations of Alcohol or Drug Abuse & Child Custody Rights
    • July
      • How does Family Code Differ From Penal Code?
      • Modifying or Terminating a Domestic Violence Restraining Order
    • June
      • Alex Giannetto - Best of the Bar
      • The ABC's of Guardianships
      • Termination of Parental Rights and Step-Parent Adoption
    • May
      • Can Spousal Support Be Modified in California?
      • Divorce Mediation vs. Divorce Litigation
      • Arbitration Agreements: The Important Court Decision that Effects Your Business's Operating Agreements
      • Gifts Exchanged During an Extramarital Affair
      • Fighting for Custody as a Deployed Service Member
    • April
      • A Non-Moving Parent's Defense to a Move-Away Case
      • Length of Permanent Spousal Support
    • March
      • What Happens If I dont Pay Child Support?
      • Protecting community assets in divorce: Employment Related Benefits
    • February
      • Guardianship vs Conservatorship: Understanding The Difference
      • How to Become a Conservator in California
      • Same-Sex Marriage- Where We Are Today & the Work That Still Needs to be Done
      • What Role Does Earning Capacity Play In Determining Support?
    • January
      • Factors Considered to Determine Spousal Support
      • Keith Bremer Defends Allegations Made by Paula Abdul
      • Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders - What Are They?
  • 2017
    • December
      • Child Custody & The Holidays
    • November
      • What Not to Do During a Custody Battle
      • Divorce in a Struggling Economy
    • September
      • Parent Alienation Syndrome - The Struggle of Non-Custodial Parents
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