Are you contemplating or beginning to plan the end of a marriage? If you are considering a divorce in San Diego you need a social media policy to protect your best interests. Most of our clients today have multiple social media accounts. It doesn’t matter if it is a somewhat “public” platform such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram or a…
You may be wondering “How can I get spousal support in a San Diego divorce?” Spousal support is usually a tool the Family Court considers to level the financial playing field between the two parties. While child support is fairly straight forward and based upon specific calculations, spousal support is much more vague and legally complex. This is why it…
We are often asked “What if my former spouse is dating during the divorce in San Diego?” The opposite question is often “Is it ok to date during the divorce?” Will dating have any affect on child custody and parenting time, spousal support or the divorce itself? Here in California, the Court presumes the cause of your divorce is irreconcilable…
Does your child want to change child custody or parenting time orders after your San Diego Divorce? Has your child approached you asking if they can spend more time with or live with your former spouse? After everything you’ve been through you are probably wondering how in the world to process this request. It is absolutely appropriate to establish rules…
When is it appropriate for a parent to seek a post decree modification of child support? Our San Diego Family Courts are far too busy to hear every potential child support or child custody modification case. Our Family Courts have established requirements which must be met prior to the filing of a post decree modification of child support. There is…
How will a San Diego divorce affect business owners? If you have or your spouse have your own business, own an interest in a company or are part of a professional practice you are probably wondering what will happen to it during the divorce. Will the divorce affect normal business operations? How will the community property interest in the business…
What are the challenging issues of a gray divorce in San Diego? Recent studies have shown the divorce rate of those above the age of 50, also known as “Gray Divorce” is the highest of any group. The studies have shown gray divorce can help those who have suffered in a stagnant or toxic relationship for years to move forward…
What is child custody mediation in a San Diego divorce? How can mediation help to resolve disagreements about child custody and parenting time? How is child custody mediation in a San Diego divorce better in the short run and in the long run? Child custody mediation is an effective option when parties can’t agree upon child custody and parenting time…
Are you considering a divorce during COVID-19 in San Diego and the resulting impact the pandemic has had upon your life and marriage? First of all, know that you are not alone. Unfortunately, the number of divorce filings around the world have measurably increased as a result of the Coronavirus. That’s true in China, Europe, the US and here in…
Would it surprise you to know our Certified Family Law Specialists can help you to reduce the emotional burden of your San Diego divorce? What are some of the ingredients of not only surviving but managing the divorce process in way which protects your overall physical and emotional health? We understand the process of getting to the decision to end…