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What are the dangers of social media in a Carlsbad divorce? In this day and age, it is an everyday occurrence to update your status, share a photo, or keep tabs on your friends through social media. Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger and social media apps are all tools which allow us to quickly catch up on or follow what our …
What is the role of the Hague Convention in international child abductions? What happens when a co-parent takes the child(ren) out of the country without the permission of the Court? California parents who are concerned about an international abduction of their child during or after a divorce might wonder how the government will help them in such a situation. Taking …
Why do you need our advice and counsel in any family law matter? Why shouldn’t you just handle a divorce or any agreement with your former spouse during or after a divorce without an attorney? Family law is powerful, durable and there are no excuses which will suffice for failing to take prudent legal action. Failing to seek our advice …
Did you realize that social media can damage your San Diego divorce case? What policy should you adopt toward social media, and in fact all communications, if you are facing a divorce in San Diego? It may not surprise you to learn that relationships on social media are a root cause of many divorces across California. What may surprise you …
How will the Court handle commingled assets and debts in a San Diego divorce. Generally speaking, there are principally two types of community property in a San Diego divorce – “community property” and “separate property.” Basically, community property will encompass any assets and debts which are obtained by the parties jointly or separately from the date of the marriage to …
Are there parenting time preferences in a San Diego divorce case involving child custody? Does the Court favor either the father or the mother? Historically, many people believed the mother had an advantage when it came to decisions regarding child custody and parenting time orders. This is no longer the case and while the Judge has a variety of factors …
Can child support payments change after a divorce in San Diego? The only constant in life is “change” and there are absolutely reasons for a Court to consider post-decree modifications to child support orders. Before discussing the process to seek a change it is important to establish the fact that child support is an actual court order and the failure …
What happens to retirement plans in a divorce in San Diego? What happens to Social Security benefits in your divorce? There are many different types of retirement plan vehicles including defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) as well as public employee retirement systems such as CALPers and CalSTRS. Defined contribution plans are a specific account with …
It is absolutely possible to have a divorce with dignity in San Diego. The decision to end a marriage is a difficult point to reach. While there may be many emotions, regrets or even anticipation as you experience each moment of this reality, the next decisions you make will have a lot to do with your own experience of divorce. …