How will a San Diego divorce affect your credit and what do you need to be aware of as you work through the process of a divorce? Those who are considering getting divorced might have heard that divorces can impact your credit score. There are several things that might occur during a separation which could have a negative impact on…
Assets
How Enforceable are Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Prenuptial and Postnuptial agreements are a good strategy to protect assets and establish reasonable agreements in the event a marriage ends in divorce. The principal reason to have a prenuptial agreement is to protect established intellectual property, a business or substantial wealth when contemplating a marriage. Any asset which is owned or acquired before the date of the marriage is…
The Division of Substantial Assets in a San Diego Divorce
Are you concerned about the division of substantial assets in a San Diego divorce? Generally speaking, the assets and debts acquired by the former spouses from the date of the marriage to the date of separation belong equally to both. Therefore, as part of the process of your divorce the Court must divide this community property equally between each of…
Preparing to File for Divorce in San Diego
What do you need to know if you are preparing to file for divorce in San Diego? It is always important to have a plan for your divorce and every different family situation is unique. This is why it is important to work with the proven, experienced Certified Family Law Attorneys at Burke & Domercq. We will talk with you…
Should We Consider a Legal Separation Prior to Divorce in San Diego
Should we consider a legal separation prior to divorce in San Diego? What is the primary difference between a legal separation and a divorce? Did you know there is an important legal alternative during the process of ending a marriage in San Diego and across the State of California? It is known as a “legal separation” and provides many of…
What Happens to the Family Home in a San Diego Divorce
We are often asked what happens to the family home in a San Diego divorce? While this can be a very contentious and complicated issue in any divorce there are generally three options for managing the family home in a divorce: Sell the Home One of the Spouse Wishes to Keep the Home After the Divorce Both Spouses Share the…
Commingled Assets and Debts in a San Diego Divorce
How will the Court handle commingled assets and debts in a San Diego divorce. Generally speaking, there are principally two types of community property in a San Diego divorce – “community property” and “separate property.” Basically, community property will encompass any assets and debts which are obtained by the parties jointly or separately from the date of the marriage to…
Is it Possible to Have a Divorce With Dignity in San Diego
It is absolutely possible to have a divorce with dignity in San Diego. The decision to end a marriage is a difficult point to reach. While there may be many emotions, regrets or even anticipation as you experience each moment of this reality, the next decisions you make will have a lot to do with your own experience of divorce. …
When Your Spouse is Untruthful in a San Diego Divorce
What should you do when your spouse is untruthful in a San Diego divorce? Is it possible to identify untruthful disclosures, hidden money and assets and other attempts to lie during the divorce process? How can the Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq help with my divorce case? If your spouse has been untruthful during the course of…
How Are Debts Divided in a San Diego Divorce?
How are debts divided in a San Diego divorce? Will I be responsible for the debts of my former spouse? Both spouses are technically responsible for any debt which was acquired from the date of the marriage until the date of separation. This applies to all debts and accounts regardless of whether either or both of the spouses are named…