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Should you consider mediation as part of your San Diego divorce? Mediation should always be a tool when approaching a divorce. This is especially true if you have children, if either or both parties own their own business or if the marriage involves substantial assets. Remember, retirement plans are usually at least partially if not entirely marital assets and the …
While many of the old myths about divorce have gone by the wayside, there are a still a few misconceptions about divorce in San Diego. What should you know if you are considering a divorce? One of the major misconceptions about divorce in San Diego is attorneys drive up the cost of a divorce. The cost of your divorce and …
What are some of the biggest mistakes in a San Diego divorce? What steps can you take to avoid the mistakes which can really hurt the goals and objectives you’ve established for your San Diego divorce? One of the most important things you need to know about the process of a divorce is everything you say, write, text, leave in …
We are often asked about the impact of a divorce on children. Is a child of divorce more likely to seek a divorce later in life or face other relationship-related challenges? There may be good news on this front based upon data in the most recent US Census. It is actually important to note statistics representing average outcomes over a …
We are often asked for legal advice regarding child custody and parenting time for a special needs child. This blog is not intended to provide legal advice and counsel however we can provide insight for parents who might face decisions regarding divorce and or post decree issues associated with a special need child. A special needs child presents several challenges …
Should we consider a legal separation prior to divorce in San Diego? What is the primary difference between a legal separation and a divorce? Did you know there is an important legal alternative during the process of ending a marriage in San Diego and across the State of California? It is known as a “legal separation” and provides many of …
How is paternity resolved in San Diego? If you are the father of a child and are not married to the mother of the baby, how do you protect your right to see your child and participate in important decisions in the child’s life? If a baby is born to a husband and wife California law presumes the child to …
Are there parenting time preferences in a San Diego divorce case involving child custody? Does the Court favor either the father or the mother? Historically, many people believed the mother had an advantage when it came to decisions regarding child custody and parenting time orders. This is no longer the case and while the Judge has a variety of factors …
Are you concerned about a former spouse or partner interfering with your relationship with a child while co-parenting after a San Diego divorce? Have child custody and parenting time orders been issued as a result of your paternity suit but the mother doesn’t want you to build a good relationship with your child? There are primarily three strategies for a …