If you are working through the issues of a divorce and you have children a “parenting plan” will be one of the most significant conversations with your former spouse. It is important to understand that there is no standard parenting plan format in Carlsbad and North County. Parenting plans are unique and should be based upon what is best for…
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Parenting Time in Carlsbad and North County Child Custody Cases
What constitutes parenting time in Carlsbad and North County child custody cases? How is parenting time established as part of your divorce case? The most important thing to know is this: The central legal focus and principle in these cases is “the best interests of the child(ren).” Always remember this guiding principle as this will be the primary basis upon…
Families Can Make Custom Child Custody Plans
Did you know families can make custom child custody plans to meet the unique needs of their children? For many parents in Carlsbad and North County who decide to divorce, child custody and visitation issues can be some of the most difficult and contentious matters that accompany the end of the marriage. While both parents may be prepared to end…
Understanding the Difference Between Physical Custody and Legal Custody
What is the difference between physical custody and legal custody in an Oceanside, Encinitas or Carlsbad divorce? When we speak of child custody and parenting time in California they are rooted in the legal concepts of physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody is associated with the right to have a child live within your household. Legal custody is associated…
How is a Parenting Plan Different than Child Custody
How is a parenting plan different than child custody in a Carlsbad divorce? Child Custody is generally made up of two components: physical custody and legal custody. Physical Custody is the legal right to have a child live in your home, while legal custody is the right to make important decisions regarding medical, religious, education and other practices in the…
How Can We Help With Your Parenting Plan in a Divorce
How can we help with your parenting plan in a divorce in Carlsbad? Why should you seek the help of Burke & Domercq’s experienced Certified Family Law Specialists for your parenting plan? The parenting plan contains child custody arrangements and the visitation schedule for both parents, as well as complex justification and background information concerning each parent, the children and…
Consider the Children First When Thinking about Co-Parenting
It is important to consider the children first when thinking about co-parenting in a North County or Carlsbad divorce. Families with children in California often experience co-parenting issues when a separation or divorce is occurring. No matter how difficult the transition is for parents moving from being cohabitants to being co-parents only, it is important that the best interests of…
The Basics of a Parenting Agreement
What are the basics of a parenting agreement in North County or Carlsbad? If you are considering or in the process of a divorce and have children you will need to create a document known as a “parenting agreement.” The parenting agreement must specify the schedule for when children will stay with each parent and establish each parent’s authority to…
Protecting Your Custody and Parenting Time in a Carlsbad Divorce
Protecting your custody and parenting time in a Carlsbad divorce is one of the most important goals for the majority of parents. What is the difference between “child custody” and “parenting time” also known as “visitation” and how are these established in a North County or Carlsbad divorce? Child custody refers to the party with the legal right to make…
Things to Think About When Developing a Parenting Plan
What are some of the things to think about when developing a parenting plan during a divorce? The parenting plan is an important element of child custody. It is important to approach this task with your emotions set aside. The court is interested in two things: the best interests of each child and equal quality time with each parent in…