Are you wondering how permanent spousal support is determined in a Carlsbad divorce? Temporary spousal support (if it has been ordered) was established to get the parties through the divorce process. The existence of temporary spousal support and/or the amount ordered by the Court is often quite different from the amount and terms of a permanent spousal support order. There…
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Wondering If Temporary Spousal Support is Likely in Your Carlsbad Divorce?
You may be wondering if temporary spousal support is likely in your Carlsbad divorce. What determines the need for temporary spousal support? Here in California, child support follows specific calculations. Spousal support is not based upon a specific calculator per se. California Family Law provides the Judge in your case with comprehensive discretion as to the need for spousal support…
Will There Be a Gavron Warning in Your San Diego Divorce
Will there be a Gavron Warning in your San Diego divorce as it pertains to spousal support? What is the Gavron Warning, and why is this an important issue in many California divorce cases? Under California law the Court may want a recipient of spousal support to become self-sufficient over a period of time and to make reasonable efforts to…
What You Need to Know About Temporary Child Custody in San Diego Divorces
What do you need to know about temporary child custody in a San Diego divorce case? Parents in California who are in the middle of a separation or divorce may be awarded temporary custody of their children, pending the finalization of the custody agreement. As with all decisions regarding the custody of children our San Diego Family Courts will decide…
Is Spousal Support Ordered in Every San Diego Divorce?
Is spousal support ordered in every San Diego divorce? Many people who are considering a divorce wonder about expenses after a divorce, such as child support and spousal support. Will spousal support be ordered in your case? Spousal support is not an automatic outcome of a divorce in San Diego. Spousal support is established under California law to level the…
How Much Spousal Support Will Be Awarded in Your Divorce?
How much spousal support will be awarded in your divorce in San Diego or North County? While the laws of California provide the Judge in your case with many legal underpinnings with which to decide your unique circumstances there is actually no formula to calculate the amount and duration of spousal support in a California divorce. There are two types…
Domestic Violence Allegations in a Carlsbad Divorce Case
What is the impact of domestic violence allegations in a Carlsbad divorce case? Our clients have many questions about domestic violence, restraining orders and the impact it will have upon child custody and parenting time as well as spousal support and other issues in the divorce. The most important issue to address is protection for those enduring domestic violence. We…
How Are Temporary and Permanent Spousal Support Awards Determined?
How are temporary and permanent spousal support awards determined in North County San Diego family law courts? One of the primary factors in spousal support is the “standard of living” enjoyed by the couple during the course of their marriage. This is established in California family law which gives the court the authority to order one party to pay for…
Questions about Spousal Support in a Carlsbad Divorce
We are often asked questions about spousal support in a Carlsbad divorce. For example: “If one party had affairs outside of the marriage will that affect the spousal support that party must pay?” Since California is a “no-fault” divorce state, which assumes all divorces are the result of irreconcilable differences, our courts will not consider extra-marital affairs as part of…
Domestic Violence in a Carlsbad Divorce Case
What are the potential impacts of domestic violence in a Carlsbad divorce case? If you are the victim of domestic violence the experienced Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq work quickly to protect you and your children and seek temporary or permanent protective orders. Domestic violence can impact everything from spousal support to presence of the abusive spouse…