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The beginning of a new year often leads to financial planning, new goals as well as considerations of major life changes. January is one of the highest months for divorce filings in San Diego. One of the most common issues is the division of retirement accounts in a San Diego divorce. Pensions, 401(k)s, and other retirement accounts are often some …
Do you have quasi-community property in your San Diego divorce? What is the nature of community property versus separate property and when could an asset or liability be considered quasi-community property in your San Diego divorce? Here in California, the community property of a couple must be equally divided during a divorce. Community property includes all assets and debts which …
Are you above the age of 50 and considering a divorce? You are not alone. Divorce over the age of 50, also known as “Gray Divorce” has significantly increased over the past several years. It is important to know how to plan for a gray divorce in San Diego in order to protect what is important in your present and …
What is mediation in a Carlsbad divorce and how does it work? Mediation is a structured process for resolving areas of disagreement in a safe, productive and private environment. The parties review options and agree upon a mediator for their case. The mediator should have extensive experience in California family law and the local rules our Family Courts. The mediator …
What are the most important things to think about before a divorce in Carlsbad San Diego? Your internal sense of the matter is probably right. If you feel its best to consider ending your marriage it’s probably time. If you are in the midst of anger or strong emotion it is best to let this pass and reach a calmer, …
Many Californians worry about keeping things fair in a divorce case. If you are concerned about being taken advantage of financially in a divorce you should be aware of the steps to take to ensure fair proceedings. Working with one of the experienced divorce attorneys at Burke & Domercq can help a divorcing spouse to more fully understand his or …
“The times, they are a changing.” The patterns of relationships in the past 20 years has substantially changed from the traditional rules of the past. The days of attending school, getting a job, getting married, buying a home, starting a family and working to retirement have substantially changed. Many couples today prefer to live together and put off buying a …
“Palimony” is a term that was made famous in a case involving the Actor Lee Marvin (The Dirty Dozen and many other films). Mr. Marvin lived with Michele Triola for several years. When they finally separated Ms. Triola sued Marvin alleging he owed her “Palimony” (a play on the word alimony, now known as spousal support). Ms. Triola asserted that …