Are you thinking of relocating away from San Diego with the kids after a divorce? Relocation when existing child custody orders are in place is a complex legal matter. This is why it is important to work with the Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq who have decades of experience in relocation and move away cases in throughout…
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How Does Your Previous Standard of Living Affect Spousal Support
How does your previous standard of living affect spousal support in a Carlsbad divorce case? How will the standard of living be determined in your case? The standard of living enjoyed by the couple during the course of their marriage is one of the key factors when determining the need for and potential amount of spousal support. The general idea…
How are Disputes Regarding Spousal Support Resolved in a Carlsbad Divorce?
How are disputes regarding spousal support resolved in a Carlsbad divorce case? How is spousal support determined in a Carlsbad, Vista, Oceanside, Escondido or Encinitas divorce case? Here in California child support guidelines provide very specific formulas to determine when support is to be ordered and how the amount of support should be calculated. The California family law code does…
How to Maintain Control and Influence over Your Divorce
How can you maintain control and influence over your divorce in Carlsbad? What should your strategy look like if you wish to complete your divorce in Carlsbad, Encinitas or Oceanside in the shortest possible time frame and in a cost-effective manner? There are two primary issues to keep in mind as you enter the process of a divorce in Carlsbad:…
Planning Your Divorce in Carlsbad Encinitas or Rancho Santa Fe
Planning your divorce in Carlsbad Encinitas or Rancho Santa Fe involves careful reflection and strategy in order to accomplish your goals and objectives. While most divorces can begin as a purely emotional decision, strong emotions will swell and fade throughout the process. However, planning a divorce should include careful analysis and preparation. It is the very fact that emotion is…
The Value of Resolving Differences During the Course of a Divorce
What is the value of resolving differences during the course of a divorce in Carlsbad, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe or anywhere in Carlsbad? We’ve written several times in this blog about the “cost” (in terms of financial expense and emotional burden) of resolving differences in a divorce. The amount of time it will take to complete your divorce and the…
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’. …
Are Millennials Lowering the National Divorce Rate
Are Millennials lowering the national divorce rate? A new study out of the University of Maryland has determined that the national divorce rate dropped by 18% from 2008 to 2016. Have the values with which Millennials approach a marriage fundamentally changed the success rates of today’s marriages? The study noted women in new marriages today are much more likely to…
How will Spousal Support Change Under the New Tax Law
The tax recent tax reform signed into law late last year produced significant changes which will impact many divorce cases in Carlsbad. The new law changed the nature of income and how deductions and tax credits will be handled in a divorce case, especially as it relates to spousal support. Most Carlsbad parents will be able to deduct $2,000 in…