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Why is pre-planning before a second marriage in San Diego an important process? How can the Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq work with you to protect your interests as you consider a new marriage? Remarriage and blended families are much more common these days here in San Diego and across the nation. What legal issues are important …
Many clients ask us whether or not spousal support will be ordered as part of their San Diego divorce case. What will the Judge consider when determining spousal support in your case? Unlike child support, where there is a specific formula to follow, spousal support has no such formula and is based on complex California family law. There are several …
Are you above the age of 50 and considering a divorce? You are not alone. Divorce over the age of 50, also known as “Gray Divorce” has significantly increased over the past several years. It is important to know how to plan for a gray divorce in San Diego in order to protect what is important in your present and …
We are often asked something to the effect of “The unmarried mother of our baby can leave town and I have no legal say in the matter?” It may surprise many San Diego residents to learn that more than half of the children born in the United States today come into a family with unmarried parents. The norms have changed, and …
What should you look for in a Carlsbad divorce mediator? When do you need a mediator and how do select one? One of the most cost-effective divorce strategies is to consider mediation for the resolution of all areas of dispute between the parties. Mediation is highly encouraged by our North County Family Courts as it often helps couples with seemingly …
What are some of the common issues in a Carlsbad divorce case? What should you be thinking about if you are considering a divorce? If you are considering a divorce in Carlsbad or North County one of the most important things you should need to know up front is this: The cost of your divorce and the time it will …
If you are an unwed father of a child there are some legal facts you may wish to be aware of. Even if you filled out all of the forms at the hospital your rights to see your child and share custody and parenting time must be ordered by a court in a process called “paternity.” Establishing paternity legally ensures …
A Family Court Judge may hear a child’s testimony in many divorce and post-decree modification cases here in Carlsbad and North County. Some child custody cases in California will include an opportunity for the child to directly address the court. A judge will make a decision about whether or not to allow a child to address the court on a …
Are you looking for family law mediation in North County? Mediation is simply one option for resolving areas of dispute in a Carlsbad divorce or family law case. What happens when the parties can’t agree upon crucial issues such as child custody or parenting time issues, relocating with children after a divorce or financial issues such as spousal support or …