What are the elements of seeking child custody and parenting time in San Diego? If your goal is to have custody of your children the majority of the time or sole custody of your child(ren) what do you need to know? The first and most important fact you need to know under California Family Law is the primary guiding principle…
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Important Studies Regarding Marriage and Divorce
How have historic trends and the recent impacts of the pandemic impacted family life in San Diego? Important studies regarding marriage and divorce provide insight into these trends as well as insight into the realities associated with family law and the importance of working with the experienced Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq. Presently, California has one of…
Recent Court Case Highlights Relocation or Move Away Child Custody Issues
A recent child custody case here in California highlights relocation or move away child custody issues and the best interests of a child. Divorced parents in this case shared custody of two children. 3 Years after the divorce the father approached the Court saying the mother was prohibiting the children from participating in little league baseball and other after-school activities.…
Wives Initiate more Divorces than Women in Non-Marital Breakups
It may be surprising for many California couples that wives initiate more divorces than women in non-marital breakups according to a recent study that was presented to the American Sociological Association. The researchers reported that non-marital breakups are usually gender neutral, but women tend to file for a divorce more often than men in relationships of the opposite sex. The…
Why is Venue an Important California Child Custody Issue
Why is venue an important California child custody issue? A recent case highlights the importance of “venue” from a legal perspective in California child custody cases. The issue of venue often applies to those in military service, as well as unmarried couples when one of the parents intends to move away or has left the state of California with a…
What Should You Expect During a Child Custody Evaluation in San Diego
What should you expect during a child custody evaluation in San Diego and when will it be ordered by our Family Courts? There are many reasons for child custody evaluations associated with a divorce in San Diego. In some cases, the parties themselves are simply requesting expert outside guidance and ideas on how to carefully craft their own child custody…
What are Some of the Most Important Factors in a San Diego Child Custody Case?
Child custody is one of the most emotional and often contentious issues in many divorce cases. There are many decisions each party will have to make and issues to work through. What are some of the most important factors in a San Diego child custody case? How will these factors ultimately affect the Judge’s decision in your situation? The overall…
Is There a Way to Reduce Conflict During Child Custody and Parenting Time Negotiations?
Are you searching for a way to reduce conflict during child custody and parenting time negotiations? If you are considering a shared or joint parenting situation it is important to develop a strategy to minimize the likelihood of conflict during the course of a divorce. Most parties in a divorce don’t realize how closely the Judge is observing their behavior…
The Role of the Hague Convention in International Child Abductions
What is the role of the Hague Convention in international child abductions? What happens when a co-parent takes the child(ren) out of the country without the permission of the Court? California parents who are concerned about an international abduction of their child during or after a divorce might wonder how the government will help them in such a situation. Taking…
What Should You Do if a Co-Parent Consistently Misses Visits with the Child(ren)
What should you do if a co-parent consistently misses visits with the child(ren)? What should you do if there are consistent issues with tardiness, late transitions or returns or missed time without any communications whatsoever? Child custody and parenting time orders were issued by the Judge in your case. These orders apply during the divorce and in the months and…