Do emails and texts to a former spouse or social media posts matter in a Carlsbad divorce case? To say most divorces are emotional would be a dramatic understatement. We are often asked “I sent an angry communication to my former spouse. What now?” What impact can an electronic communication make in a Carlsbad divorce? Most experienced family law trial…
Are verbal agreements enforceable during a divorce? If you and your former spouse have made verbal agreements or “pinky promises” over time or during the course of a marriage will they hold up in divorce court? We often hear these types of questions from clients: “He promised if we ever got a divorce I could keep the house.” “We agreed…
We are often asked “Will I have to pay spousal support?” When the marriage has lasted a long time it is usually modified to include “Will I have to pay spousal support for the rest of my life?” Spousal support is a complex legal issue of divorce. California’s spousal support laws are quite extensive as is supporting case law. If…
We know July 4th holidays can be rough after a divorce. Holidays as a rule require some strategy development for those who are contemplating a divorce, separating or recently divorced. Holidays are a time we tend to draw close to friends and family. Children love the excitement around July 4th. It is mid-summer and July 4th is usually a day…
If you are considering a divorce in Carlsbad or anywhere in North County you may wish to consider recent studies revealing the concerning impact of divorce on alcohol consumption. This is by no means a condemnation of moderate or social alcohol consumption. Burke & Domercq APC is concerned with our client’s best interests, both from a legal point of view…
We are often asked “When does child support end for a child who’s reached legal age in Carlsbad?” The general reason for child support during and after a divorce is to fulfill your responsibility to financially support a child until adulthood. As your child moves into the final years of high school or approaching 18 it is time to start…
What are the best strategies for avoiding a long and expensive custody battle in your divorce? Obviously, if you were in a healthy relationship with your former spouse you would still be married. Child custody and parenting time issues are the source of many challenges in a North County or Carlsbad divorce. However, there are also proven strategies to help…
Going back to work after a divorce can seem like a daunting task. For a stay-at-home Mom or Dad the prospect of finding appropriate work after so many years of caring for the children is overwhelming. In some cases, the stay-at-home parent has a college education, used to work and had strong professional skills. In others, they supported their former…
Is business an asset or income during a divorce in North County or North County San Diego? How do you disclose business ownership and what are the issues for each of the former spouses? A business or professional practice is absolutely an asset during a divorce. California is a community property state and all community property must be divided evenly. …
It’s not only how your business valuation is established in a divorce but when. In California, as a community property state any business ownership interest acquired during the marriage or supported with marital funds is considered in part or whole as community property. Community property must be divided equally among the former spouses during a divorce. One of the most…