If you are concerned about the economics of divorce it is important to consider the fact that mediation helps to reduce the costs associated with a Carlsbad divorce. If you want to keep the cost of your divorce down in Carlsbad or anywhere in North County it is important to understand one principle: The cost of your divorce will be…
Is there usually an award of spousal support after a long term marriage in Carlsbad or North County? The important time frame in these divorce cases is often established when the underlying marriage passes the 10 year mark. If you are married less than 10 years, the amount and duration of spousal support is often much less than what is…
What is Parental Alienation and how can it affect child custody and parenting time in Carlsbad and North County divorce cases? Parental alienation is a serious child abuse issue and can ultimately affect child custody and parenting time orders. Parental alienation is the effort of one parent to add distance to or interrupt the relationship between a child and the…
Do you wish to modify child support in Carlsbad? The experienced Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq each have decades of experience in North County Family Court. We handle post-decree modifications of child support, spousal support and other questions regarding the orders issued in a divorce decree. Changes to child support usually require a substantial change in what…
What is “separate property” in a Carlsbad divorce and how can you ensure to keep separate property separate from community property during a Carlsbad divorce? The way you manage your separate property and conduct your affairs immediately leading up to and during the course of your divorce can make a difference in how much of the separate property you may…
What are some of the things to think about before filing for divorce in Carlsbad? After decades of representing clients in Carlsbad and North County before our family law courts in Vista we have a few thoughts for those who giving consideration to divorce. The first and most important suggestion would be to understand that anger and emotion almost always…
A recent Pew Research data shows the divorce rate for adults above 40 continues to rise. In the most recently released figures divorce rates among those aged 25 to 39 dropped by 21% over the past 15 years, while those aged 40 to 49 increased by 14%. The number of divorces for those above the age of 50 in the…
How do judges evaluate relocation and move away child custody cases in Carlsbad and North County? While each case is unique and highly dependent upon the individual children and the facts of the case there are a few issues which must be consistently evaluated by the court in a relocation or move away child custody case. The most important issue…
Calculating Goodwill in the valuation of a business during a Carlsbad divorce is legally and financially quite complex. Why is the valuation of a business and the associated Goodwill such an important topic in a divorce which involves business or professional practice? The ownership of a business or professional practice is one of the most complex issues you can face…
How does your previous standard of living affect spousal support in a Carlsbad divorce case? How will the standard of living be determined in your case? The standard of living enjoyed by the couple during the course of their marriage is one of the key factors when determining the need for and potential amount of spousal support. The general idea…