What is the process for modifying orders after your divorce decree has been issued? Is it possible to seek changes to the orders issued by the judge in your divorce case? Are you looking to seek a reduction or an increase in child support, spousal support or hold your former spouse accountable? When a divorce decree is issued by a…
What are the steps to a divorce in Carlsbad and North County and what should you do to begin your planning and preparation? While every divorce in Carlsbad, Oceanside or Encinitas is unique there is a common process all divorces must follow here in San Diego. The basic process includes the initial filing, financial disclosures by the parties, negotiation and/or…
The Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq have represented the citizens of Carlsbad before our local family law courts in Vista and throughout San Diego for literally decades. Too often we have seen false accusations of child abuse or domestic violence during a divorce or post-decree child custody battle. This is a strategy some parties use to gain…
Are you concerned about crafting a child custody and parenting plan in North County which the court will approve? Are you struggling to resolve issues contained within aspects of child custody or parenting time because of a difficult former spouse? The Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq have several decades of experience representing clients before North County family…
What is the value of mediation in a North County divorce? Mediation is an effective tool to resolve areas of disagreement between the parties in many divorce cases. Mediation can reduce the emotional toll and stress associated with a divorce and in many cases significantly reduce the cost and time necessary to complete a divorce. Mediation is specifically designed to…
How does the cost of a degree or professional certification matter in a Carlsbad or North County divorce? It’s a competitive world, and many people today work to achieve advanced post-graduate degrees and professional licensing or certification. It is not uncommon for one spouse to work to support the other as they pursue their advanced degree or professional license or…
The attorneys at Burke & Domercq take a positive approach to your divorce in Carlsbad and North County. Our goal is to help our clients to work through their divorce in a way that accomplishes their goals and objectives, while reducing the time, emotional burden and cost associated with the process. If you casually ask most people considering divorce they…
Will you have to pay spousal support in your North County or Carlsbad divorce? Many factors must be considered during spousal support negotiations, mediation or litigation. There is no finite spousal support computation under California law as one would find for child support. However, California’s family law code does specify several “factors” which must be considered including but not limited…
We are often asked “How does family law mediation work in a Carlsbad divorce?” The mediation process begins with the selection of a qualified mediator. Look for an experienced mediator who has a strong track record of success within family law mediations as well as a thorough understanding of family law and how it is administered in our Family Courts…
How are issues such as retirement assets and property division in a North County divorce going to be handled? Does the social security, retirement accounts, retirement benefits or the pension of either or both parties come into play? Almost every North County or Carlsbad divorce case involves the division of retirement assets. The experienced divorce attorneys at Burke & Domercq…