There are three primary continuing impacts of COVID-19 on Family Law in Carlsbad: child custody and parenting time, the decision to divorce as well as issues of support. Perhaps one of the greatest challenges of COVID-19 has been the impact on existing child custody and parenting time agreements and orders. The demands of closed schools, remote learning or partial schedules…
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January Divorces Are Often Due to Holiday Stress
Why are more divorces filed in January and February when compared with the rest of the year? January divorces are often due to holiday stress and a deepening feeling that it simply isn’t working. January is a time for new starts, and for many married couples in San Diego that could include ending a marriage. When you combine the impact…
The Promise of a New Year
Burke & Domercq, APC sends best wishes to all of San Diego to all as we celebrate the last day of one of the hardest years of most of our lives while contemplating the promise of a new year. 2020 presented us with the greatest common challenge in our lifetimes – COVID-19. The pandemic has disrupted every aspect of life…
The Impact of the Holidays and COVID-19 on Divorce in San Diego
What is the impact of the holidays and COVID-19 on divorce in San Diego? 2020 has been one of the most challenging years any of us have faced. We have had our social bonds seriously tested in these days of quarantine, social distancing and creating a safe “bubble” to protect our families. However, the end of any year is a…
Are You Considering a Divorce During COVID-19 in San Diego?
Are you considering a divorce during COVID-19 in San Diego and the resulting impact the pandemic has had upon your life and marriage? First of all, know that you are not alone. Unfortunately, the number of divorce filings around the world have measurably increased as a result of the Coronavirus. That’s true in China, Europe, the US and here in…
The Effects of COVID-19 on Domestic Strife in North County
The effects of COVID-19 on domestic strife in North County and Carlsbad have resulted in increased new divorce filings. Many family law advocates have noted an increase in both reported and unreported domestic violence. Common beliefs about domestic violence and resulting child custody and parenting time orders may not reflect the reality of today’s Family Courts. Domestic violence often results…
The Effects of COVID-19 on Child Custody and Parenting Time Orders
What are the effects of COVID-19 on child custody and parenting time orders in San Diego? There is no way to practically capture the absolute disruption of life which the pandemic has wrought upon all of us. One of the greatest COVID-related challenge is managing life as a parent of school aged children. The anxiety and stress of the pandemic…
Should You Wait Until After the Pandemic is Over to File for Divorce?
Should you wait until after the pandemic is over to file for divorce in Carlsbad or North County? The number of divorces has spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, here in California and according to the Wall Street Journal around the world. Our Courts were closed during the initial months of the pandemic, and while they are currently open there is…
The New School Year May Require a New Carlsbad Child Custody and Parenting Time Schedule
The challenges of a new school year may require a new North County or Carlsbad child custody and parenting time schedule. There is a lot of discussion in the news as districts decide how the new school year will be managed. As children in California go back to school in one form or another divorced or separated parents may want…
Get Divorced or Stay Together – a Big Consideration During COVID-19
Many California couples have problems in their marriages. But the recent pandemic and resulting social distancing has brought many nascent issues to the surface. Divorce rates are climbing during the pandemic as couples face a bid consideration during COVID-19: get divorced or stay together. While there are certainly legitimate reasons for couples to split up, additionally there are reasons that…