What is the value of having an experienced Carlsbad divorce lawyer and Certified Specialist on your side? Why should you have an attorney at all? Can’t you file a divorce on your own in California? The answer is yes, and in fact over 80% of Californians attempt to do just that. Our local family law courts will also tell you…
Child Custody
How to Handle a Move Away or Relocation with Kids After Divorce
Are you searching for the best strategy for how to handle a move away or relocation with kids after divorce? Life after divorce will continue to change for most parties. We are often asked about child custody move away or relocation cases here in Carlsbad. The primary question in these cases is: “Can one parent take the kids and move…
What to Focus On When You are Thinking About a Divorce
It is often difficult to know what to focus on when you are thinking about a divorce. Considering the end of a marriage usually brings a complex blend of memories, challenges and mixed feelings. The thoughts forming in your mind are most likely a combination of nostalgia, frustration, concern for the future and questions about what is best for you…
How Does Child Custody Work When the Parents Aren’t Married?
How does child custody work when the parents aren’t married? In California all of the custodial rights of a child born to unmarried parents resides with the mother unless and until the father asserts and receives the legal protections of paternity. Paternity is the process of establishing the legal rights of a father under California law. In order to establish…
Parental Alienation in a North County or Carlsbad Divorce
Are you concerned about parental alienation in a North County or Carlsbad divorce? What is “parental alienation” and what rights do you have to protect the relationship with your children during and after a divorce? In many divorce cases, the parties are able to rise above their own disagreements and personal issues and work to establish an effective child custody…
Why You Should Take Immediate Legal Action if Your Ex Moves Away with Your Kids?
You should take immediate legal action if your ex moves away with your kids. Why is it important for you to immediately contact Burke & Domercq if your former spouse relocates or moves out of the area with your children? Child custody cases involving move aways and relocations have significantly increased in the past several years. How do you protect…
How Does Domestic Violence Affect a Divorce in Carlsbad?
Domestic violence is a serious issue in many homes in Carlsbad. How does domestic violence affect a divorce including child custody in Carlsbad? Domestic violence requires serious attention and legal action to protect spouses and children while reducing or eliminating the potential for future violence to occur. Here in Carlsbad an Emergency Protective Order or EPO may be quickly issued,…
An Effective Child Custody Strategy Involves the Best Interest of the Child
What does an effective child custody strategy look like? Child custody and parenting time issues are often one of the most contentious aspects of a Carlsbad Divorce. How can you put yourself in the best position to gain a positive outcome? California family law focuses on “the best interest of the child” when it comes to custody matters. An effective…
Abuse of Restraining Orders in Carlsbad Divorce Cases
There are a lot of myths and misunderstandings when it comes to the abuse of restraining orders in order to gain the upper hand in a North County San Diego divorce case. When genuine domestic violence, criminal activity or addictive behaviors exist restraining orders are a sound and important legal tool. However, the abuse of restraining orders in Carlsbad has…
How Can Burke & Domercq, APC Help You Keep More Money in a Divorce?
How can Burke & Domercq help you keep more money in a divorce? Can having the representation of our Certified Family Law Specialists actually save you money during a divorce? Most Californians attempt to begin the divorce process on their own in an attempt to manage a cost-effective divorce. The Superior Court notes that more than 80% of cases filed…