Are you considering a divorce as the pandemic nears an end in Carlsbad? While it will take a few more months for vaccination programs to provide more thorough community protections the end is in sight. Forced time together and juggling work schedules and zoom meetings, school and parenting responsibilities have brought many marital issues to the forefront. You may have…
Custody
Specific Issues to Address in a San Diego Joint Parenting Plan
What are the specific issues to address in a San Diego joint parenting plan? Issues of child custody and parenting time in a San Diego divorce are quite complex. Many who attempt to formulate a strong joint parenting plan may not understand all of the issues which should be addressed in writing within the parenting plan itself. The specific schedule…
Beginning a Parenting Plan in a Carlsbad Divorce
What do you need to know when it comes to beginning a parenting plan in a Carlsbad divorce? What is a parenting plan, and what are the legal underpinnings of a well-crafted plan? There are two important legal perspectives to keep in mind as you approach discussions regarding a parenting plan. The primary concern of California Family Law as it…
Does Your Former Spouse and Co-Parent Want to Leave the San Diego Area?
Does your former spouse and co-parent want to leave the San Diego area? What happens when you are sharing joint custody and parenting time after a Carlsbad divorce and your former spouse needs or wants to move? How will relocation affect existing child custody and parenting time orders? The first thing you might need to know is almost all child…
Protect Your Interests in a Contested Child Custody Case
What can you do to protect your interests in a contested child custody case? When you are in the midst of a pitched battle to determine the outcome of legal and physical custody and parenting time your actions really matter. The Court will be carefully observing each party during and after a divorce, how they handle themselves, communications, parenting style…
Technology Issues to Consider in a Carlsbad Divorce
What are some of the technology issues to consider in a Carlsbad divorce? Technology has become a major part of our everyday lives. Technology extends well beyond your own computer, laptop or cell phone. Many homes use automation to control every aspect of the home, from lights to HV/AC and appliances. Even your TV and gaming systems have become portals…
Illness on Your Day with a Child and Other Parenting Time Questions
We are often asked about illness on your day with a child and other parenting time related questions. Most Child Custody and Parenting Time plans carefully anticipate every possible scenario and provide specific instructions for how to handle the situation. Your parenting plan should also provide a process to resolve any disputes which might arise along the way. One of…
Three Continuing Impacts of COVID-19 on Family Law in Carlsbad
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…
Be Cautious When Texting During a Carlsbad Divorce
Why should you be cautious when texting during a Carlsbad divorce? What other communications related policies should you think about if you are considering or in the process of a divorce? The reasons to be cautious when texting during a Carlsbad divorce are context, escalation and evidence. It is generally accepted that most aspects of communication are non-verbal. It’s not…
Physical and Legal Custody in a San Diego Divorce
The term “child custody” is often used by parties going through a divorce here in North County San Diego. What are the elements of physical and legal custody in a San Diego divorce? Physical Custody and Legal Custody There are two separate forms of custody when it comes to a child or children in California divorce cases: physical custody and…