Why should you consider hiring the attorneys at Burke & Domercq, APC for your Carlsbad or North County divorce? How can our experienced divorce attorneys help with your Carlsbad divorce? The primary reasons are time, money and peace of mind. Carlsbad residents who attempt to file a divorce on their own find the process usually takes them much more than…
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How Legally Binding is a Settlement Agreement?
How legally binding is a settlement agreement in a North County divorce? In California and here in Carlsbad a settlement agreement is considered to be a binding legal contract. During the process of a divorce, the parties are required to participate in a settlement conference, and many parties elect to pursue structured negotiations or mediation. When agreement is reached on…
Modifying Child Custody and Parenting Time Orders in North County
What is the process for modifying child custody and parenting time orders in North County? The experienced family law and post-decree modification attorneys at Burke & Domercq, APC have represented clients in these cases for decades here in Carlsbad courts. It is quite common for Carlsbad courts to hear child custody and parenting time modification cases. These cases can be…
Will a Personality Disorder Affect a North County Divorce
Will a personality disorder affect a North County divorce case? Personality disorders are often a central issue in a troubled marriage. Issues such as narcissism, compulsive behaviors, obsessions or even a withdrawal from society can make sharing a marriage and the raising of children too much to bear. What is the impact of personality disorders on a North County or…
The Approval of the Court is required to Relocate with Children After a Carlsbad Divorce
The approval of our North County family law Court is required to relocate with children after a Carlsbad divorce. Generally speaking, once an Encinitas, Oceanside or Carlsbad divorce is completed, the judge will almost always retain jurisdiction over the case going forward. This applies to all child custody and parenting time issues including relocation and move-away cases. There are many…
Managing Your Emotions in the Divorce Will Save Time and Money
Did you know that managing your emotions in the divorce will save time and money while enhancing peace of mind? Let’s be candid – divorce is a very emotional thing for most people. This isn’t going to be easy, but you can make a few choices which will make the experience easier for you to bear. One of the many…
What are Your Options for Responding to a Divorce Petition?
What are your options for responding to a divorce petition in Carlsbad or North County San Diego? What happens if you don’t answer the petition at all? Either party in a California marriage has the right to file a petition for divorce. You officially become the respondent when the petition and a summons are served. The first choice you have…
Caught Off Guard by a Relocation of Your Children Without Your Consent?
Have you been caught off guard by a relocation of your children without your consent after a divorce in Carlsbad? If so, you need to take immediate action to protect your custodial and parenting time rights and prevent the loss of “jurisdiction” by our local family law court. Move-away and relocation cases are all about “jurisdiction” or “venue.” When your…
The Difference Between Physical Custody and Legal Child Custody
What is the difference between physical custody and legal child custody and how are these different than parenting time in a Carlsbad divorce? Most people understand parenting time is the schedule of visitation for each child after a divorce. Our courts believe it is in the best interest of a child to spend quality time with each parent and parenting…
Be Careful of Parental Alienation in Your Divorce
Why should you be careful of parental alienation in your divorce? Can the actions of either parent ultimately affect long term child custody and parenting time orders? For parents in California and across the country, divorce can be challenging in both a practical and emotional sense. The issues that arise as a parent begin with the basics of child support,…