What should you know about starting a divorce in Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside, Vista or Carlsbad? A divorce is actually commenced when one of the spouses file is a petition to dissolve the marriage in the Superior Court. Simultaneously with the filing of the petition to dissolve the marriage the court issues a summons. Then the summons and petition must be …
It is Important to Fight Restraining Orders in a San Diego Divorce Case
It is important to fight restraining orders in a San Diego divorce case to protect your rights as a parent if you are falsely accused. Why should you contact Burke & Domercq and make sure to go to the hearing if you’ve been served with a restraining order and are approaching or in the midst of a divorce? It’s important …
How Will Domestic Violence Affect a Carlsbad Divorce?
In California we are a “no fault” divorce state, meaning one does not have to have grounds for a divorce. All divorces in California are considered to be based upon “irreconcilable differences.” So if there are no grounds required, how will domestic violence affect a Carlsbad divorce? What is the impact of one spouse accusing the other of violent acts? …
The Impact of Domestic Violence on a Divorce
What is the impact of domestic violence on a divorce in Carlsbad, Oceanside, Encinitas or North County San Diego? Domestic violence can impact many aspects of a divorce in San Diego from child custody and parenting time to spousal support, the division of community property and even the ability to cost-effectively negotiate the terms of your divorce. Domestic violence allegations …
Abuse of Restraining Orders in Carlsbad Divorce Cases
There are a lot of myths and misunderstandings when it comes to the abuse of restraining orders in order to gain the upper hand in a North County San Diego divorce case. When genuine domestic violence, criminal activity or addictive behaviors exist restraining orders are a sound and important legal tool. However, the abuse of restraining orders in Carlsbad has …