What is nesting in child custody and parenting time agreements? Parents who go through a divorce are almost always deeply concerned about lessening the impact of divorce on a child. One recent idea you may have heard about is the concept of “nesting.” Generally speaking, “nesting” involves keeping the family home for the residence of the child(ren) while the parents…
Child Custody
Should You Accept Virtual Visitation as Part of Parenting Time?
Should you accept virtual visitation as part of parenting time? Virtual visitation is a recent development in California family law courts. More of our courts state-wide are ordering virtual visitation where there are alternatives. Should you as a parent be concerned? Obviously, there are cases where virtual visitation is a good thing. Those who are in the military and deployed…
Temporary Custody in a Carlsbad Divorce Proceeding
What is temporary custody in a Carlsbad divorce proceeding? How will the temporary orders issued in your case affect the ultimate outcome of the divorce itself? At the outset of a divorce, the Court may be asked to establish temporary orders concerning many matters including child custody, child support and spousal support. These orders are designed to establish financial fairness…
What Should You Do if Your Husband or wife Threatens to Get a Restraining Order in Carlsbad
What should you do if your husband or wife threatens to get a restraining order in Carlsbad? What if these events are happening at the same time as discussions about or a pending divorce? Most experienced Carlsbad divorce attorneys should tell you that the outcome of any specific case depends on the facts of that case. However, in any divorce…
Issues Most Likely to Drive Up the Cost of a Divorce
What issues are most likely to drive up the cost of a divorce and how can you avoid these expensive financial traps? The two most expensive and commonly contentious issues in a North County or Carlsbad divorce case are child custody and parenting time and business or professional practice ownership. Issues surrounding the children can be the most expensive challenges…
How is Child Custody Decided in Carlsbad Divorce Cases
How is child custody decided in Carlsbad divorce cases? How do Carlsbad family law Courts approach the issues of child custody and parenting time? While we cannot speak for the courts, we can provide insight based upon decades of appearances before those courts in thousands of child custody cases. Many of these issues are determined by the divorcing spouses themselves…
Financial Impacts of a Divorce
What are the financial impacts of a divorce? California couples who are ending their marriage should be aware of the financial aspects of the decision. Understanding how the divorce will impact their finances can help people to plan ahead accordingly. One of the major issues in many divorces is determining which spouse will get the home and how the other…
Can Social Media Be Used Against You in a Divorce?
Can social media be used against you in a divorce in Carlsbad or anywhere in North County San Diego? Divorce today can be much more complex. Technology and social media actually creates evidence that can be used against you in divorce court. For this reason you should be very careful when using any sort of social media or technology such…
Domestic Violence Includes Mental as well as Physical Abuse
It is important to know domestic violence includes mental as well as physical abuse in a divorce setting. A recent case published late last year sheds important light on the important issue of domestic violence as it relates to restraining orders, permanent protective orders and ultimately issues such as child custody in a divorce. The case involved the father of…
Cost Effective Carlsbad and North County Divorce
How is it possible to complete a cost effective North County or Carlsbad divorce while accomplishing your goals and ojectives? Why is it that more than 80% of Californians begin the process trying to do the paperwork and filings on their own, but significantly less than half of these people are able to complete the process? What is it that…