Property division in a divorce isn’t simply a 50% division of all assets. Generally speaking, the court is seeking a fair and equal division of community property between the former spouses. Part of the art and experience our attorneys bring to the table during any divorce are the creative solutions necessary to achieve a fair property division using “offsetting assets.”…
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Reducing Children’s Stress During Divorce
Many California parents must face the end their marriages. Divorce is obviously a heavy source of stress for both former spouses as well as the children. Most parents want to make the process easier on their children. There are several strategies for reducing children’s stress during divorce and making the situation easier for them to handle. Both during and following…
Can I Purchase Real Estate while in the Midst of a Divorce
Q: I recently finished a divorce mediation process with a mediator in Carlsbad. Now the mediator says I cannot purchase real estate while in the midst of a divorce for six months. What’s up with that? A: There is no prohibition against acquiring real property or any other asset once you and your spouse have come to a full agreement,…
How do I Keep Custody of a Pet in a Divorce?
We are often asked “How do I keep custody of a pet in a divorce?” Divorcing husbands and wives in Carlsbad, Oceanside and the surrounding areas sometimes seek custody of their dogs or cats and other pets. Because Carlsbad and Oceanside are so close to the beach, warm sunny days encourage people to spend time outdoors with their pets. Typically,…
Filing Taxes after a Divorce can be Trickier than You Think
Just about everyone knows that getting a divorce is a complicated undertaking. So too can filing taxes after a divorce in Carlsbad. And while most people generally consider these two to be non sequiturs, some of our readers are quite familiar with the fact that these two coincide quite frequently and can compound frustrations. That’s because there are a lot…
Forged Documents Complicate the Situation for a Divorcing Couple
Forged documents complicate the situation for a divorcing couple in Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside or Vista. Imagine that you are a service member in one of the branches of the United States armed forces and are currently deployed. On top of worrying about yourself, you’re also thinking about the divorce papers that were recently sent to you by your spouse. Although…
Attorney-Client Privilege in the Digital Age
What is the value of attorney-client privilege in the digital age and how will that affect your divorce in Carlsbad? We’ve all done it. In the digital world we live in it is really easy to make a small, yet very public mistake. Unintentionally hitting “reply all” when sending a clever or sarcastic retort, accidentally “liking” a seriously outdated picture…
How quickly can I get a divorce in Carlsbad and North County San Diego?
Two questions pop up pretty early in the attorney client first interview regarding divorce in Carlsbad and Carlsbad. How quickly can I get a divorce in Carlsbad and North County is the first; how much will it cost is the second. The Court must have jurisdiction over both spouses for a minimum of 6 months before the marital status can…
Take the ‘Violence’ out of Domestic Violence Claims by Watching What you Say
Is it possible to take the ‘violence’ out of domestic violence claims by watching what you say in written and oral communications? In today’s hectic world and stressed family circumstances individuals going through the break-up of their family often times do and say things they might and probably would never otherwise say. As a child we used to quote a…
Is it a Race to the Courthouse when Filing for a Divorce
Is it literally a race to the courthouse when filing for a divorce in North County San Diego? Who files first in a divorce action is of little consequence except and unless the matter actually goes to trial. Even then the advantage is often slight. The party who files first is the ‘Petitioner’ and the other party is the ‘Respondent’. …