What is the process for evaluating and calculating spousal support in a Carlsbad or North County divorce? When two people legally separate or divorce, the court is concerned about establishing a fairly equal financial playing field for both parties. As a result, temporary and/or permanent spousal support could be a part of your divorce process. Although this is referred to…
What are some of the issues which could influence child custody in a Carlsbad or North County divorce case? If both parents are deemed to be fit, joint legal custody would typically be ordered for the oversight of educational, medical and other factors. A shared parenting time schedule is generally preferred as many studies have shown it is best for…
Did you know that baby boomers are more likely to divorce than earlier generations? Individuals in California and across the nation age 50 and older are getting divorced at a higher rate than their parents and grandparents did at the same age. As these baby boomers get older, the likelihood of divorce only increases. Recent studies have shown people 65…
If you are considering a divorce in Carlsbad or North County it would be helpful for you to have some general information about family law mediation. The greatest source of expense in a divorce is the resolution of all areas of disagreement between the former spouses. Mediation provides a private, efficient and cost-effective option for resolving these disputes and moving…
There are many options for handling a business in a North County divorce. If you or your spouse own a business or an interest in a business or professional practice you need the experienced Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq. The questions surrounding a business during a divorce are legally quite complex and the impact on the day-to-day…
How does cohabitation affect spousal support after a divorce in Carlsbad or North County? What happens when you are paying spousal support after your divorce and you learn your former spouse is cohabiting with someone new? These cases are highly unique and based upon the individual circumstances in each case but worth discussing with the experienced Certified Family Law Specialists…
Is a marital settlement agreement binding prior to the finalization of your divorce? A “Marital Settlement Agreement” is a document which stipulates the agreement between the two spouses regarding all elements of their divorce. This usually includes the division of assets and debts as well as terms including but not limited to: child custody and parenting time child support spousal…
Managing domestic violence restraining orders in Carlsbad or anywhere in North County can have a significant affect on child custody and other aspects of your divorce. The experienced domestic violence and divorce attorneys at Burke & Domercq have each represented clients in restraining order cases before North County Family Court for decades. How will this impact your life and your…
Seeking support modifications after the divorce is issued can be more complex than you might imagine. In most cases, the divorce paperwork itself as well as California law will require there to be a substantial change in the “Status Quo” in order to request modifications to child support, spousal support or even child custody down the road. The Court will…
A Family Court Judge may hear a child’s testimony in many divorce and post-decree modification cases here in Carlsbad and North County. Some child custody cases in California will include an opportunity for the child to directly address the court. A judge will make a decision about whether or not to allow a child to address the court on a…