As a San Diego family law attorney with decades of experience I can tell you planning your divorce before filing can make a substantial difference in successfully achieving your goals and protecting your interests. I am often asked “how long before the divorce should I contact an attorney?” My answer is simple: the more time we have to analyze your…
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Some Things To Think About Before Filing for Divorce in Carlsbad
What are some of the things to think about before filing for divorce in Carlsbad? After decades of representing clients in Carlsbad and North County before our family law courts in Vista we have a few thoughts for those who giving consideration to divorce. The first and most important suggestion would be to understand that anger and emotion almost always…
What are the Steps to a Divorce in Carlsbad and North County?
What are the steps to a divorce in Carlsbad and North County and what should you do to begin your planning and preparation? While every divorce in Carlsbad, Oceanside or Encinitas is unique there is a common process all divorces must follow here in San Diego. The basic process includes the initial filing, financial disclosures by the parties, negotiation and/or…
When To Start Thinking About Speaking with a Divorce Attorney
You’ve been concerned for quite some time now, and it seems things are heading in the wrong direction. When should you start thinking about speaking with a divorce attorney at Burke & Domercq? The key in any potential divorce is information and preparation. If you wait until you are served with divorce papers by your partner you may already be…
How Your Divorce Can Affect Friends
It is impossible to predict how your divorce can affect friends but how you manage yourself and the process can reveal the most important friendships. Spouses who have seen a friend get divorced are more likely to also separate. This is according to research conducted at the University of California at San Diego as well as Harvard and Brown Universities. …
What to Focus On When You are Thinking About a Divorce
It is often difficult to know what to focus on when you are thinking about a divorce. Considering the end of a marriage usually brings a complex blend of memories, challenges and mixed feelings. The thoughts forming in your mind are most likely a combination of nostalgia, frustration, concern for the future and questions about what is best for you…
Planning the Steps Prior to a Divorce Mediation
Are you discussing issues associated with the divorce and hitting an impasse? Have you considered mediation? Mediation is a confidential, private, cost-effective and timely alternative for resolving disagreements or disputes associated with a divorce. Planning the steps prior to a divorce mediation establishes the foundation for an effective and fruitful mediation. The first step is to create a list of…
Working through Financial Fears During Divorce
Do you need help working through financial fears during divorce planning in Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside or Vista? For many people, divorce is a somewhat frightening step they are willing to take to move toward a better future. Many couples in San Diego and across the country likely feel the process is worthwhile – and as the saying goes, nothing worth…