Are you seeking modification of child custody orders in Carlsbad or anywhere in San Diego? Have circumstances substantially changed since the child custody and visitation orders were issued? Is one of the parties ignoring portions of an existing child custody and visitation order since the divorce? How do you apply for changes to existing child custody and visitation orders? If …
Does the Amount of Child Support Have to Follow the State Guideline Calculator?
Does the amount of child support have to follow the State guideline calculator in California? Are the parties allowed to negotiate or mediate a settlement which is different from the calculated amount of child support in their divorce case? If the parties earn roughly the same amount of income and are sharing visitation with the children rather equally there may …
The Financial Impact of a Contentious Child Custody Case in Carlsbad
What is the financial impact of a contentious child custody case in Carlsbad or San Diego? The process of divorce and the cost of your divorce are both dependent upon on primary factor: the ability of the parties to resolve areas of disagreement. All issues associated with a divorce must be fully resolved, one way or another, before the final …
I Want Custody of My Child
We ask each client in our first meeting “What worries you the most?” One of the most common answers is “I want custody of my child and to spend as much time as possible with him/her.” Child custody and visitation is one of the most common and often contentious issues in a Carlsbad divorce. How will child custody be decided …
Strategic Custody Mistakes During a Contentious Carlsbad Divorce
Is child custody and visitation one of your highest priorities as you contemplate the end of your marriage? It is important to understand and avoid strategic custody mistakes during a contentious Carlsbad divorce. If your former spouse intends to put up an argument over custody and visitation you need to have a strategy to protect your goals as a parent, …
Personality Matters in a Contentious Carlsbad Divorce
It may surprise you to learn how much personality matters in a contentious Carlsbad divorce case. This is true not only as it pertains to personality disorders and other challenging traits in your former spouse, but in your own conduct as well. Me? I’m fairly normal! How could my personality affect the outcome of my divorce? The answer is simple: …
Will You Need an Expert Witness in Your Carlsbad Divorce
Will you need an expert witness in your Carlsbad divorce proceeding? What is an expert witness and what are some of the circumstances which justify the cost of valuable expert testimony? Expert witnesses are simply proven professionals which provide important information to the Court regarding (usually) a complex aspect of the case at hand. In a divorce this can range …
Major Warning Signs in a Carlsbad Divorce
What are some of the major warning signs in a Carlsbad divorce? What behaviors in your former spouse should send up the equivalent of flares and red flags to warn you something probably isn’t right? One of the first and most important tasks associated with the divorce is to clearly establish every asset and debt of each party, individual or …
How is the House Handled in a Carlsbad Divorce
We are often asked how is the house handled in a Carlsbad divorce case? Who gets to keep the family home and what should you know about how this important issue will be handled in your divorce? The first question is going to be the characterization of the home as an asset in the divorce. Generally speaking, if the asset …