The continuing increase in gray divorce while the overall divorce rate continues to drop across the United States is quite concerning. One of the first studies on the matter entitled “The Gray Divorce Revolution: Rising Divorce among Middle-aged and Older Adults” by Susan L. Brown of Bowling Green State University provided interesting insights that definitely match our experience with divorce…
Is there a proven cost effective strategy for a Carlsbad divorce? Most Carlsbad residents are concerned about the cost associated with a divorce in Carlsbad and throughout North County. What is the best strategy to get a divorce in a timely manner and contain the associated costs? The Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq are known for helping…
Have you been served with divorce papers from the Superior Court in Vista CA? How should you handle this? The failure to respond or ignoring things will not help you in any way. You need to speak with an experienced Carlsbad Certified Family Law Specialist with decades of extensive successful experience in this Court. Each of our seasoned trial attorneys…
How long do you have to become self sufficient after a Gavron Warning? The “Gavron Warning” is simply an expectation set by the Court during a North County or Carlsbad divorce proceeding and it relates to spousal support. The Gavron Warning establishes the Court’s expectation the spouse receiving support will become self-sufficient in an appropriate period of time. We are…
Are you concerned about spousal support negotiations in a North County divorce? How is the amount of spousal support determined in a North County or Carlsbad divorce case? Unlike child support, which has specific guidelines established by law, spousal support is much less defined. If the matter is taken before a Judge, the Court will usually consider the lifestyle enjoyed…
Mediation helps reduce the time cost and emotional duress of a divorce. You have much more control over your divorce in mediation than you would before a judge, so take advantage of the opportunity to manage the process, make some of your own rules and enjoy one of the most beneficial strategies for any divorce: mediation. Why is mediation so…
What is “Goodwill” and how does the valuation of Goodwill affect professional practice ownership in a North County or Carlsbad divorce? Goodwill is the human impact upon a business, and the effect a specific person has upon the likelihood of continued patronage. If the professional facing a divorce in North County or Carlsbad was no longer part of the professional…
Are you considering a request for a post divorce decree modification to child custody or parenting time, spousal support or child support? What is “Status Quo” and how does it affect the likely success of a post-decree modification after a North County or Carlsbad divorce? California family law courts are overloaded, and most courts including the family law courts in…
Mediation is a valuable tool for resolving child custody and parenting time issues in a North County divorce. The experience of the divorce itself is challenging for most people. When children are involved the equation becomes much more complex. One of the most difficult issues for many parties is the resolution of questions surrounding child custody and parenting time in…
What is the impact of social media use in a Carlsbad divorce case? This is a social media age, however those considering or seeking a divorce in Carlsbad or North County must give careful consideration to social media and the impact it can and will have upon their case. Social media accounts are one of the best sources for information…