What are some of the strategies for business valuation in a divorce here in North County San Diego? Generally speaking, a business which was started or acquired by one of the spouses after the date of marriage is considered to be community property. Community property must be divided equally between the spouses during a divorce. This means half the value…
What impact will domestic violence have upon my divorce in Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside, Vista or anywhere in North County San Diego? What actually constitutes domestic violence? How will it affect the orders issued by the Court in our case? It is important to understand each case is unique, and the specific circumstances in your case will determine the ultimate impact…
What impact will remarrying have upon a prior divorce settlement? If you or your former spouse remarries it may directly change some of the orders from a prior divorce settlement. Remarrying will absolutely change the financial “status quo” of previous spouses which may require the modification of previous orders. It may also signify an immediate end of some support obligations.…
Are you seeking modifications to your North County or Carlsbad divorce orders? What must occur for you to successfully pursue a change in orders relating to: spousal support child support child custody or parenting time domestic violence or abuse The answer to your question is actually quite legally complex. The decision of whether or not the Court will hear your…
We are often asked “what happens to our pets in a Carlsbad divorce court?” Recent changes in California family law provide some new answers for how beloved pets are managed during a modern divorce proceeding. While there are no specific laws governing the “custody” of a pet, California law now views your beloved family pets as an important part of…
Why is the date of separation important in a Carlsbad divorce and what actually establishes the date of separation in your divorce? California enacted a new updated law a few years ago to clarify what actually establishes the date of separation in a divorce. Prior to that date, California law in essence required the parties to physically move apart from…
What is considered to be community property in a Carlsbad divorce and how is it divided between the parties? Community property is basically all property, assets or income earned by either or both of the parties during the term of the marriage. Here in California, community property is to be divided equally between the parties. However, the determination of what…
We are often asked “When should I file for a divorce and does it matter if I file first? California residents who are considering divorce may be interested to learn that the most common times to file are in January, March and August. These three months do have a common denominator; they all symbolize a new beginning for those looking…
Managing your small business through a divorce will be a challenging process. There are so many concerns on your mind regarding the divorce, child custody and what will happen to your business? How is a small business handled in a divorce? If you owned your small business prior to getting married and have not used any marital funds to support…
It is important for you to know there are legal limitations on traveling with children during your divorce. Once divorce paperwork is filed, your complete freedom to travel with your children at will becomes a bit more limited and complex. If you wish to leave area or the State of California with a child during the process of a divorce…