How does infidelity matter in a San Diego divorce? We are often asked if an affair will cause a party to lose more in a divorce or get less time with the children. What is the impact of cheating on a divorce case? If you suspect your spouse is cheating or you have been accused of an affair yourself it…
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Primary Reasons for Divorce in San Diego
What are the primary reasons for divorce in San Diego? A new divorce case is filed every 13 seconds in the United States. While the actual divorce rate is down, this is primarily due to a trend associated with millennials. This age group typically takes longer to decide upon getting married, and their marriages are lasting longer than previous generations.…
Will Infidelity Affect Spousal Support in a San Diego Divorce?
Will infidelity affect spousal support or the division of property in a San Diego divorce? Generally speaking, infidelity is not relevant to divorce proceedings in California. California is a “no fault” state, and the Court will presume the reason for the divorce is simply irreconcilable differences. How will infidelity affect spousal support in our case? The need for spousal support…
What Do I Need to Know about Social Media During a North County Divorce?
We are often asked “What do I need to know about social media during a Carlsbad or North County divorce?” Social media has obviously become part of the social fabric of our society. Especially in times like these where we are mostly confined due to COVID-19, social media is significant part of staying connected with friends, family and the world.…
What to Do to Handle Parental Alienation During and After a Divorce
Do you know what to do to handle parental alienation during and after a divorce in Carlsbad or North County? Parental alienation is a term which describes the effort of one parent to damage the relationship between their child and their other parent. Here in California, our Courts and the mental health community recognize the dangers of this behavior. Parental…
Does Infidelity Affect a North County or Carlsbad Divorce?
Unfortunately, the rate of infidelity in California as it relates to divorce is quite high. For many spouses, the betrayal and loss of trust due to a cheating partner is a marriage ender. We are often asked: “(They) cheated on me. How does infidelity affect a North County or Carlsbad Divorce and/or child custody arrangements?” Let’s address the issue of…
History of Carlsbad divorce: Then and now
California first established laws for divorce in 1851. Then, the grounds for divorce were impotence, extreme cruelty, desertion, neglect, habitual intemeprance, fraud, adultery, or conviction of a felony. At about that time, California, per capita, had the highest divorce rates anywhere. California was literally the divorce capital of the world. The 2009 census tells us that the divorce rate is…