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Are you concerned about dealing with co-parenting issues during a divorce? The manner with which you handle yourself and all communications between you and your former spouse will make all the difference in a successful outcome. Going through a divorce can present many new challenges for anyone in California. This is especially true when efforts still need to be made …
What are the basics of a parenting agreement in North County or Carlsbad? If you are considering or in the process of a divorce and have children you will need to create a document known as a “parenting agreement.” The parenting agreement must specify the schedule for when children will stay with each parent and establish each parent’s authority to …
How do you establish paternity in North County San Diego? If you are the father of a child in Carlsbad, Oceanside, Encinitas, Vista or anywhere in San Diego and want to protect your rights as a the father of your child what actions must you take? If a father is not married to the baby’s mother, does he have any …
Protecting your custody and parenting time in a Carlsbad divorce is one of the most important goals for the majority of parents. What is the difference between “child custody” and “parenting time” also known as “visitation” and how are these established in a North County or Carlsbad divorce? Child custody refers to the party with the legal right to make …
What is considered to be domestic violence in Carlsbad and what impact can domestic violence have upon a divorce in Carlsbad, Oceanside, Encinitas or Vista? Legally, domestic violence is considered to include intentional or reckless physical, verbal, emotional or psychological abuse as well as threats of abuse when both parties have been involved in an “intimate” relationship. This includes living together …
Are you seeking modifications to your North County or Carlsbad divorce orders? What must occur for you to successfully pursue a change in orders relating to: spousal support child support child custody or parenting time domestic violence or abuse The answer to your question is actually quite legally complex. The decision of whether or not the Court will hear your …
We are often asked “what happens to our pets in a Carlsbad divorce court?” Recent changes in California family law provide some new answers for how beloved pets are managed during a modern divorce proceeding. While there are no specific laws governing the “custody” of a pet, California law now views your beloved family pets as an important part of …
Does shared parenting time affect the amount of child support in North County San Diego divorce cases? What is the difference between legal and physical child custody and how will this work in your case? There are two types of child custody associated with a divorce in Carlsbad: Legal Custody and Physical Custody. Physical custody is associated with the quality …
Can a child express a preference in custody after a divorce in North County or North County San Diego? When will the Court listen to the wishes of a minor child and how does the Court help to protect against parental alienation? We are often asked about the age at which a child can express a preference for a parent …