Are you concerned about a contentious divorce in San Diego? Most divorces have issues where the parties have challenges coming to an agreement or a settlement. Is the challenge in your case going to be genuine issues of principled disagreement, a former spouse who is upset about the divorce or complications like an affair, a personality disorder or narcissism, or…
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How will a San Diego Divorce Affect Retirement and Pension Plans
How will a San Diego divorce affect Retirement and pension plans? What do you need to know about these often large assets as you consider and work through a divorce? Generally speaking, retirement and pension plans which are started or contributed to between the date of your marriage and the date of separation will be considered to be community property…
Organizing for a Divorce in San Diego
Have you reached a decision point in your mind that it’s time to consider bringing an end to your marriage? What are some tips for organizing for a divorce in San Diego? What are some of the things which might surprise you as you begin the process? In most marriages one of the spouses handles most of the finances and…
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…
Contentious Divorce with a Business or Professional Practice in San Diego
Are you approaching a contentious divorce with a business or professional practice in San Diego? What do you need to know in order to protect your interests as a business owner? There are generally only a few steps in the process of managing the asset of a business in a San Diego divorce. However, the process itself and the legal…
Planning Your Divorce Before Filing Can Make a Substantial Difference
As a San Diego family law attorney with decades of experience I can tell you planning your divorce before filing can make a substantial difference in successfully achieving your goals and protecting your interests. I am often asked “how long before the divorce should I contact an attorney?” My answer is simple: the more time we have to analyze your…
3 Warning signs of Parental Alienation
What are 3 warning signs of parental alienation and why should you be vigilant about checking the abusive behavior of a former spouse and co-parent? Parental alienation is based upon the actions of one parent attempting to turn a child against the other parent. It is also considered to be consistent attempts to poison the relationship between a child and…
Questions to Help Answer Whether to Consider a Divorce in Carlsbad
What are some questions to help answer whether to consider a divorce in Carlsbad or anywhere in greater San Diego? Has the topic of divorce come up between you and your spouse? How do you know if you should consider counseling or other steps to save the marriage or if it is simply time to consider a divorce? Marriage therapists…
What Do You Need to Know About Spousal Support Prior to a Divorce in San Diego
What do you need to know about spousal support prior to a divorce in San Diego? If you are considering a divorce you are probably wondering about the issue of spousal support, when it is awarded, how much it’s going to be and how long it will last. While these are all important questions the reality is spousal support is…