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One of the most overlooked strategies when approaching child custody and parenting time is the role of a grandparent in a divorce. It is very common to have conflicting feelings about the parents of a soon-to-be former spouse and how they fit into your short and long term plans as a co-parent. How might the grandparents help to support the …
Did you know effective co-parenting helps children of divorce according to a new study by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers? What are some of the keys to effective co-parenting during and after a divorce? Effective co-parenting requires a commitment by both parties to make the best interests of the child(ren) the central goal of parenting. One of the most …
What are some of the most important things to know about a San Diego divorce? The Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq have decades of experience in San Diego divorce cases. If you are considering a divorce there are several important things you will need to know. In order to file for divorce in San Diego you or …
One of the most important things to know if you are considering a divorce or in the process of filing is this: never take legal advice from your spouse. Your spouse is very likely to make substantial statements about how an issue will be handled in a divorce. They may even attempt to bring some form of evidence to support …
We are often asked if there is an end to spousal support during or after a San Diego divorce. When and why is spousal support ordered and when does it come to an end? If there has been a substantial change in the finances of either the payor or the recipient of spousal support will the amount of the support …
Are you concerned your spouse is attempting to hide money or assets? How do you identify and find missing money and assets in a San Diego divorce? There are several signs which can trigger that gut-level feeling that something is amiss. Is the lifestyle of your spouse a little better than their income suggests it should be? Is your spouse …
There are many important things to consider and plan for before filing for a Carlsbad divorce. Pre-planning and the development of step-by-step strategies will help to increase the likelihood of accomplishing your goals and objectives for the divorce. The experienced and proven Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq work with our clients to organize, plan and prepare for …
We are often asked “does the process of a divorce treat assets and debt equally? Will our property and debts be divided 50/50? Virtually every divorce in San Diego involves the distribution of assets and debts. Assets will include everything from the family home to personal property, a business or professional practice, retirement accounts or pensions, investments, real property and …
Does bankruptcy discharge child support or spousal support? If one of the co-parents after a divorce falls into a serious financial challenge will a bankruptcy affect existing child support or spousal support orders? Orders issued by the Family Court in a divorce case relating to child and spousal support are known collectively as a domestic support obligation. Child support and …