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…
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Dividing Retirement in a San Diego Divorce
How are retirement accounts, pension and social security handled in a Carlsbad Divorce? Dividing retirement in a San Diego divorce begins with the requirement for all retirement accounts such as 401k or pension plans to be divided equally based upon community property laws. However, social security is considered “separate” property in a Carlsbad or Oceanside divorce and cannot be divided…
Getting Through a Gray Divorce in San Diego
Are you looking for some suggestions for getting through a gray divorce in San Diego? The highest rate of divorce in the United States today is often referred to as “gray divorce,” those over the age of 50. A gray divorce often involves an underlying marriage of 20 to 30 years (or more). The most common reason given in these…
Social Security for Stay At Home Spouses After a Divorce in San Diego
Is it possible to qualify for Social Security for stay at home spouses after a divorce in San Diego? What Social Security benefits can a person qualify for if they gave up a career to stay at home to raise children or manage the household? California family law provides many considerations for those who give up their own career to…
How will the Finances Work During Your Divorce?
How will the finances work during your divorce? It is important to give careful consideration to your finances and to take important steps to prepare for an impending divorce. It is important to understand that each spouse owes the other a “fiduciary duty” when it comes to every financial aspect of the divorce. This requires each spouse to “act in…
How are Social Security Benefits Managed in a Carlsbad Divorce?
How are Social Security benefits managed in a Carlsbad divorce? The number of divorces in couples over the age of 55 often referred to as “Gray Divorces” has significantly increased over the past several years. Usually the couple has been married for quite some time and crucial issues in the divorce include the division of community property, business ownership, spousal…
Retirement Assets and Property Division in a North County Divorce
How are issues such as retirement assets and property division in a North County divorce going to be handled? Does the social security, retirement accounts, retirement benefits or the pension of either or both parties come into play? Almost every North County or Carlsbad divorce case involves the division of retirement assets. The experienced divorce attorneys at Burke & Domercq…
How is Spousal Support Established in a Carlsbad Divorce
Are you concerned about your ability to support yourself financially after a divorce? How is spousal support established in a Carlsbad divorce? If you are going to receive support from your former spouse, how long will it last? Will you have to find employment and become self-sustaining? These are often among the first concerns our clients share when meeting with…