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Why is the legal issue of paternity so important in North County family law courts? When a child is born to a married woman the State of California legally assumes her husband to be the father of the child. All legal child custody rights associated with the child are shared between the two during the course of their marriage. When …
Thinking through the financial issues of support before a divorce and pre-planning prior to filing make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. Many people are contemplating their life and their options regarding the end of a marriage at this time of year. Historically, divorce filings are heaviest in the first 3 months of a year. That means …
We are often asked questions such as “does it make a difference who files for divorce first?” or “what happens if my spouse files first?” No one should be in a hurry to file divorce papers. There may be urgency to file in cases involving domestic violence, criminal activity or other abuse where emergency restraining orders may be required, but …
What is the reason to legally establish paternity in North County San Diego? Doesn’t marriage or completing the forms at the hospital and getting my name on the birth certificate legally establish me as the baby’s father? California law presumes if a child is born to a married couple, they are legally established as the baby’s parents. If the husband …
How is it possible to complete a cost effective North County or Carlsbad divorce while accomplishing your goals and ojectives? Why is it that more than 80% of Californians begin the process trying to do the paperwork and filings on their own, but significantly less than half of these people are able to complete the process? What is it that …
What are some cost effective strategies for a Carlsbad divorce? Many Californians attempt to file their own divorce, but more than half of these wind up hiring an attorney to complete the process. There are simply too many details to resolve, and every aspect of the settlement agreement, parenting plan, support payments and distribution of retirement accounts must be accurate …
How can you plan an affordable divorce in North County San Diego? It is interesting to note that almost 80% of the divorces filed in North County San Diego and across the State of California are filed by the parties themselves. Less than half are able to complete their own divorce without hiring an attorney. What do you need to …
What is mediation and how can it help in a Carlsbad divorce? Mediation is a cost effective and timely alternative to resolving differences in a Carlsbad divorce, child custody & visitation, child support, spousal support or family law dispute through litigation in a Court of Law. Mediation is designed to bring the parties in a family law dispute together in …
What is the next step after divorce papers have been served in a North County or North County San Diego divorce? While each case is unique, there are general patterns that can help you to know what to expect. The first and most important issue is for the person who is served to file a timely and appropriate response. The …