There are several reasons to establish paternity if you are an unmarried father in San Diego. The primary reason is to protect your rights to see your child and be a part of their life. If a child is born in California to unmarried parents custody rights, including the right to make important decisions regarding the health, education, religion and…
Child Custody
How Quickly Can I Get Divorced In San Diego
Two questions pop up pretty early in the attorney/client first interview regarding divorce: “How quickly can I get divorced in San Diego and How much will it cost?” The Court must have jurisdiction over both spouses for a minimum of 6 months before the marital status can be terminated and before the parties are restored to ‘single’ status. The parties…
Helpful Tips to Consider When Your Children Visit The Other Co-Parent After a San Diego Divorce
After decades of experience with California Family Law and as Certified Family Law Specialists with child custody and family law issues here in San Diego it might be helpful to share a few tips on how to protect your own children’s interest when they visit the other co-parent after a San Diego divorce. Some of these suggestions may seem counter-intuitive…
How To Manage your Divorce From a Narcissist in San Diego
Are you searching for insight into how to manage your divorce from a Narcissist in San Diego? According to the U.S. National Institute of Health almost 1 out of 10 divorces in the United States includes a narcissist. The central issues of narcissism are a complete lack of empathy for others, combined with a strong need to be important and…
If You Wish to Co-Parent During and After a Carlsbad Divorce You Need to Carefully Manage the Relationship
Do you intend to co-parent during and after a Carlsbad divorce? If you wish to share child custody and/or parenting time with your former spouse it will be important to carefully manage your relationship with the co-parent throughout the divorce and in the coming months and years. What are some tips for those who plan to co-parent during and after…
The Advantages Our Certified Family Law Specialists Offer Our Clients
What are the advantages our Certified Family Law Specialists offer our clients in a Carlsbad or San Diego divorce case? The attorneys at Burke & Domercq, APC have decades of service in Carlsbad and San Diego area divorce and family law cases. We have worked with the professionals in these courts, the judges and magistrates in these facilities for many…
The Elements of an Interstate Child Custody Case in San Diego
What are the elements of an interstate child custody case in San Diego? What happens when a parent sharing custody of a child or children with the other parent moves or wishes to move out of the area or out of the State of California? The basic elements of an interstate child custody case are venue, the status quo and…
The Basics of Child Custody and Parenting Time in a San Diego Divorce
What are the basics of child custody and parenting time in a San Diego divorce? What are some of the legal concepts you need to understand when approaching child-related issues in your divorce? The primary legal focus in all child custody and parenting time matters is “the best interest of the child.” This should be the guiding principle as you…
Does a DUI Affect Child Custody and Parenting Time Orders in a San Diego Divorce?
Does a DUI affect child custody and parenting time orders in a San Diego divorce? What is the impact of a DUI upon existing child custody and parenting time orders? The guiding principle in California child custody and parenting time cases is “the best interests of the child(ren).” There are many factors such as alcohol and drug dependence, criminal activity…
How Will the Court Approach Siblings for Child Custody and Parenting Time
How will the Court approach siblings for child custody and parenting time decisions? How are factors regarding siblings approached during a San Diego divorce? California Family Law is focused upon the best interests of the child when it comes to child custody and parenting time decisions. Divorce is one of the hardest emotional experiences any child will face when growing…