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What are some of our suggestions for divorces involving high income or assets? What do you need to know if you are considering a divorce in San Diego and have a professional practice, are a high wage earner or if you have substantial assets or wealth? Burke & Domercq’s Certified Family Law Specialists know those with substantial financial issues and …
What should you learn about crafting a viable parenting plan in your San Diego divorce? If you and your former spouse wish to co-parent your children and share physical and legal custody you will need a thorough “parenting plan.” An effective parenting plan should absolutely reflect the best interests of each child, not the wishes of either or both parents. …
One of the hardest issues for many people following their divorce are the challenges of schooling and co-parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic. How do you make the choice of whether to send your child(ren) back to school or keep them at home for remote learning? How do you balance work, child care, home schooling and supervision as a co-parent? Most …
A San Diego divorce which involves children has many legal and financial aspects. A common question from our clients asks “is child support still required if custody and parenting time are shared equally?” Recent changes in California family law and the Court’s understanding of what is in the best interest of the child have led to changes in how the …
When is it appropriate for a parent to seek a post decree modification of child support? Our San Diego Family Courts are far too busy to hear every potential child support or child custody modification case. Our Family Courts have established requirements which must be met prior to the filing of a post decree modification of child support. There is …
Would it surprise you to know our Certified Family Law Specialists can help you to reduce the emotional burden of your San Diego divorce? What are some of the ingredients of not only surviving but managing the divorce process in way which protects your overall physical and emotional health? We understand the process of getting to the decision to end …
Did you know you could lose custody of your kids during or after a San Diego divorce? If you have children and are contemplating or in the process of a divorce you may believe child custody and parenting time are going to be equally divided between you and your former spouse. If your divorce has been completed and custody and …
Does your child have a say in parenting time in San Diego divorce cases? When will North County Family Court Judges consider the input of a child in custody and parenting time issues? California child custody and parenting time laws focus on a central theme: the best interests of the child. Our laws require Family Court Judges to presume that …
What’s the best way to accomplish your parenting time goals in a divorce? How will a San Diego Family Court judge usually approach child custody and parenting time? While each case is unique and different there are principles which apply to every case. The first is something you need to clearly focus on if you have kids and are seeking …