When contemplating issues regarding the end of a marriage don’t overlook retirement in your Carlsbad divorce. Retirement accounts and pensions are often one of the largest assets involved in the process of a divorce. The division of retirement accounts is often completely overlooked, especially by those who attempt to work through a divorce on their own. However, even a simple …
How Much of My Retirement Will I Lose in My Carlsbad Divorce
We are often asked “how much of my retirement will I lose in my Carlsbad or San Diego divorce?” There are multiple forms of retirement assets which must be addressed during the process of a Carlsbad divorce. Retirement assets can be as straight forward as a 401(k) through work, or sophisticated retirement and pension systems such as CalSTRS (teachers and …
The Division of Debt is an Important Part of Community Property Division
Many people approaching a divorce may not realize the division of debt is an important part of community property division. They may be focused on specific things they want to keep, possession of the family home, protection of retirement accounts or retaining ownership of a business or professional practice. It is quite natural to focus on the asset side of …
FERS and CERS in a San Diego Divorce
Are you searching for information regarding FERS and CERS in a San Diego divorce? Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CERS) coverage applies to more than 2.5% of the workforce here in California and across the nation. Most retirement plans fall under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, more commonly known as ERISA. …
CalSTRS Retirement Assets and Social Security in a San Diego Divorce
What are the best strategies for managing CalSTRS retirement assets and Social Security in a San Diego divorce? How will the CalSTRS retirement for California teachers be handled in a San Diego divorce case? The division of CalSTRS retirement assets in a Carlsbad divorce case, as well as other public retirement vehicles such as CalPERS, Police Officer (PO) and Fire …
How Our Certified Family Law Specialists Matter in Your Divorce
How would working with our Certified Family Law Specialists matter in your divorce? Are you considering or preparing for a divorce in Carlsbad, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe or anywhere in North County? Does your divorce involve children? Do you and/or your spouse have a business or professional practice? Retirement accounts or pensions? Are you divorcing a spouse with a personality …
Are You Tired of Trying to Complete a Divorce on Your Own in San Diego
Are you tired of trying to complete a divorce on your own in San Diego? Have you already invested hours and hours of your own time, taken time off of work and struggled with the motions and paperwork associated with your case? Did you think an issue such as spousal support or child custody and parenting time was resolved only …
How will a San Diego Divorce Affect Retirement and Pension Plans
How will a San Diego divorce affect Retirement and pension plans? What do you need to know about these often large assets as you consider and work through a divorce? Generally speaking, retirement and pension plans which are started or contributed to between the date of your marriage and the date of separation will be considered to be community property …
How Can A Financial Advisor Help with a San Diego Divorce
San Diego residents with substantial assets or a business who are considering a divorce need the proven advice and counsel of the Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq. However, when there is substantial equity in a home, retirement accounts, investments or a business or professional practice you may want to consider a financial advisor as well. How can …