How does infidelity matter in a San Diego divorce? We are often asked if an affair will cause a party to lose more in a divorce or get less time with the children. What is the impact of cheating on a divorce case? If you suspect your spouse is cheating or you have been accused of an affair yourself it…
Custody
Can you Improve Your Position in a Custody and Visitation Battle in San Diego
Are you concerned about protecting your interests as a parent in a divorce? Can you improve your position in a custody and visitation battle and achieve your goal to spend as much time with your children as possible? One of the most important (and often contentious) issues in a San Diego divorce is child custody and visitation. We are often…
Divorcing a Spouse with Borderline Personality Disorder in San Diego
Has your spouse been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder or BPD? Divorcing a spouse with Borderline Personality Disorder is likely going to be a bit of a bumpy process. Communications will have to be carefully planned and managed. Those with BPD have difficulty seeing things from anyone else’s perspective, especially an adversary. This means they are more likely to react…
Protecting Your Custody and Visitation Goals With an Addicted or Violent Spouse
Are you searching for strategies for protecting your custody and visitation goals with an addicted or violent spouse? How will the Court view issues such as alcohol or drug addiction? What impact does domestic violence have upon child custody and visitation orders? The good news is it is not only possible to start a new chapter in your life with…
Can You Divorce a Spouse with Significant Health Issues in San Diego
Can you divorce a spouse with significant health issues in San Diego? What do you need to know about ending a marriage while dealing with the issues of a severe health challenge? Working through, managing and coping with the substantial challenges of a chronic or terminal illness is one of the greatest challenges a marriage can face. It may surprise…
San Diego Divorce When Your Spouse Has Narcissistic Personality Disorder
What do you need to know about a San Diego divorce when your spouse has narcissistic personality disorder? You have struggled through your marriage with a narcissist and are considering or have decided to quit the fight. Your not alone. The Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq have managed several divorce cases for clients who were married to…
What is the Difference Between a Legal Separation and a Divorce
What is the difference between a legal separation and a divorce in Carlsbad or a North County family law case? Why would a couple consider a legal separation? The primary difference between a legal separation and a divorce in Carlsbad, North County or anywhere in San Diego is divorce is final, while a legal separation accomplishes almost every step of…
Should You Consider a Private Judge for your San Diego Divorce?
Why should you consider a private judge for your San Diego divorce? The backlog of cases in our local Family Courts is usually quite heavy, but it is especially so after the recent pandemic. Waiting for a hearing or trial date can add to the burden of managing your San Diego divorce. There is also an issue of privacy. Many…
How Does Remarriage Affect Existing Orders After a San Diego Divorce
How does remarriage affect existing orders after a San Diego divorce? What happens with issues such as child custody and visitation, child support and spousal support if a former spouse remarries? A recent study by Pew Research provided interesting insight into the nature of families in California and across the United States. In the 1960’s, over 73% of US children…
Child Custody and Visitation Basics in a San Diego Divorce
What are some child custody and visitation basics in a San Diego divorce? What do you need to know about child custody and visitation and how will things work in your own case? The first and most important principle to understand is “the best interests of the child.” This is the guiding principle of California Family Law in any case…