Are you considering a divorce in San Diego and has your spouse been diagnosed or do you suspect they may have Borderline Personality Disorder? How does a Borderline Personality Disorder affect your San Diego divorce case? If you are concerned about Borderline Personality Disorder in any San Diego family law case you will need the experienced, proven counsel and representation…
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How to Have a Less Adversarial Divorce in Carlsbad
Are you wondering if it’s possible to have a less adversarial divorce in Carlsbad? Is it possible to reduce the emotional burden and argumentative processes of your divorce? The short answer is “yes” and you may be encouraged to hear it doesn’t require a lot of cooperation from your former spouse. One of the most pervasive myths about divorce is…
Is Mediation a Strategy You Should Consider in Your Divorce?
Is mediation a strategy you should consider in your divorce? Why is mediation such an effective tool and how can it help in your own divorce case? Let’s begin with a few important facts: The greatest factor that determines the cost and time associated with a divorce is the ability of the parties to work through areas of disagreement to…
What Should You Look for in a Carlsbad Divorce Mediator?
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…
Why is Mediation Such an Effective Tool in a Carlsbad Divorce?
Why is mediation such an effective tool in a North County or Carlsbad divorce? The most direct answers are control, cost containment, peace of mind, and “stickiness.” Mediation provides a high level of influence for each party and our attorneys who represent you throughout your divorce. The parties have the ability to set their own rules for the mediation in…
Options to Resolve Spousal Support Disputes
What are some of the available options to resolve spousal support disputes in a North County or Carlsbad divorce? Spousal support is not as clearly defined in California law as child support, and this can lead to contentious disputes between the parties. There is a spectrum of control, time and cost associated with these disputes. The fastest and least expensive…
The Economic Emotional and Time Saving Impact of Mediation in a Divorce
What is the economic emotional and time saving impact of mediation in a divorce? In order to complete your divorce in North County including Carlsbad, Vista, Encinitas, Oceanside and Escondido every issue contained within the settlement agreement must be completely resolved. This includes (but is not limited to): Division of all assets and liabilities including the family home Child custody…
How Does Mediation Help With a Divorce?
Family law courts here in Carlsbad and throughout San Diego require the parties to go through mediation prior to appearing before the Judge or Magistrate. What is mediation? How does mediation help with a divorce and make the experience more dignified and cost effective? Mediation is a process that is intended to remove some of the hostility and emotion from…
Paying Attorneys Fees in a Divorce
In many divorce cases, each party pays for their own attorneys fees in a divorce. What happens when one of the parties controls most or all of the money? What happens when one of the parties needlessly or vindictively attempts to use litigation to run up attorneys fees for the other side? California family law provides guidance on these questions.…