Most people don’t realize planning ahead and resolving issues is the key to divorce in Carlsbad and North County San Diego. If you are having difficulty in your marriage one of the most important steps you can take is to begin thinking of how you will address specific issues should the matter result in a divorce. When a divorce is…
What is the value of having an experienced Carlsbad divorce lawyer and Certified Specialist on your side? Why should you have an attorney at all? Can’t you file a divorce on your own in California? The answer is yes, and in fact over 80% of Californians attempt to do just that. Our local family law courts will also tell you…
Are you searching for the best strategy for how to handle a move away or relocation with kids after divorce? Life after divorce will continue to change for most parties. We are often asked about child custody move away or relocation cases here in Carlsbad. The primary question in these cases is: “Can one parent take the kids and move…
What is the best path to a cost-effective and timely divorce in North County San Diego? Many couples who have decided upon a divorce in Carlsbad wish to complete the process quickly and efficiently. This is borne out by the fact that more than 80% of Californians that file for divorce begin the process on their own, without an attorney. …
It is often difficult to know what to focus on when you are thinking about a divorce. Considering the end of a marriage usually brings a complex blend of memories, challenges and mixed feelings. The thoughts forming in your mind are most likely a combination of nostalgia, frustration, concern for the future and questions about what is best for you…
Using community funds to improve separate property is a poor option during your marriage. It can prove especially costly in a subsequent divorce. The property each individual owns prior to a marriage is considered “separate” property under California law. In most cases, the money each of them earns at work and anything they purchase during the course of the marriage…
How does child custody work when the parents aren’t married? In California all of the custodial rights of a child born to unmarried parents resides with the mother unless and until the father asserts and receives the legal protections of paternity. Paternity is the process of establishing the legal rights of a father under California law. In order to establish…
Are you concerned about parental alienation in a North County or Carlsbad divorce? What is “parental alienation” and what rights do you have to protect the relationship with your children during and after a divorce? In many divorce cases, the parties are able to rise above their own disagreements and personal issues and work to establish an effective child custody…
Many people are surprised to learn divorces are more common in older couples than those in their 20s and 30s these days. California couples who are considering a divorce may be more likely to do so after the age of 40 than at any other age. This is based on examining census data from 1960 and 1980 and on data…
You should take immediate legal action if your ex moves away with your kids. Why is it important for you to immediately contact Burke & Domercq if your former spouse relocates or moves out of the area with your children? Child custody cases involving move aways and relocations have significantly increased in the past several years. How do you protect…