How do you manage a San Diego divorce with a begrudging spouse? You may have tried everything from counseling to couples retreats to honest conversations about ending the marriage. Your spouse just doesn’t want a divorce and you can’t continue the marriage. What are you supposed to do? The first and most important thing to know is you aren’t alone…
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Modern Divorce Has Come A Long Way in San Diego
As Certified Family Law Specialists with decades of experience in San Diego divorce and family law cases we can tell you modern divorce has come a long way in San Diego. The old model of divorce which has played out on screens of all sizes for decades is a couple battling out every issue in Court. The myth which developed…
When Should You Consider Mediation during a Carlsbad Divorce?
When should you consider mediation during a Carlsbad divorce? How can mediation help to save you time, money and reduce the emotional price of your divorce? One of the first things a person going through a divorce in the San Diego area learns is that a divorce cannot be finalized until every issue associated with the separation agreement is fully…
What Control Do You have over a Divorce in San Diego?
What control do you have over a divorce in San Diego? What is “control” in terms of a divorce in the San Diego area, and why is it important to understand this concept as it applies to ending a marriage. For the purposes of this discussion, “control” is the ability to influence or impact decisions or outcomes relating to all…
How Does Mediation Help Carlsbad Divorce Cases with Substantial Assets
How does mediation help Carlsbad divorce cases with substantial assets? It is true that California Family Law requires an equitable division of community assets and liabilities. How is this complicated when a case involves substantial assets, investments, retirement vehicles or the ownership of a business or professional practice? The key to an equitable division of assets and liabilities is to…
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…
How Long Until My Carlsbad Divorce is Final?
We are often asked “How long until my Carlsbad divorce is final?” The shortest period of time for a divorce in the San Diego area is six months and one day from the date of service of the divorce papers upon the respondent. Your divorce will be final when the Judge in your case enters a decree and formalizes the…
Do I Need an Attorney for Divorce Mediation in San Diego?
We are often asked “Do I need an attorney for divorce mediation in San Diego?” Yes, our attorneys can help to make a significant difference in the outcome of your divorce mediation. Perhaps it is easiest to think of us as a divorce mediation coach. Every case is unique and the amount of support you will need from the Certified…
How to Prepare for Negotiations in Your Carlsbad Divorce
One of the most important things to understand about ending your marriage is how to prepare for negotiations in your Carlsbad divorce. Every single aspect of your divorce must be completely resolved before the Judge can issue a divorce decree in your case. What most California spouses do not understand about divorce is the time it will take to complete…
Considering a Divorce as the Pandemic Nears an End in Carlsbad
Are you considering a divorce as the pandemic nears an end in Carlsbad? While it will take a few more months for vaccination programs to provide more thorough community protections the end is in sight. Forced time together and juggling work schedules and zoom meetings, school and parenting responsibilities have brought many marital issues to the forefront. You may have…