The statistics on domestic violence are truly startling. And the men and women who are victimized by their abusers oftentimes find themselves trapped, unable to find a safe way out of their relationship, and their fear of retaliation and physical violence quells their...
People in Carlsbad who worked in certain fields or served in the military have a pension waiting for them when they retire. A pension can help you afford retirement, but it also could become an issue if you get divorced and your spouse wants a share of it. California...
Celebrity marriages and divorces are constantly in the news, especially with the prevalence of reality television highlighting celebrity life. One of the results is that prenuptial agreements are also in the news, which has been a good result. A question that often...
As we move our lives more-and-more online, our divorces become more and more digital as well. This means that the property division process must deal with our digital assets too. For some, this could mean just splitting up the family Facebook and Instagram pages. For...
Parents in Carlsbad and north San Diego County may have to move for a number of reasons. For example, a parent may have the offer of a better paying job or other economic opportunity. Sometimes, family situations could compel a parent to move with their children....
San Diego and Carlsbad have many very large and valuable homes. Valuing these homes when the owners decide to end their marriage can be a complicated and vexing task. One of the most efficient methods of valuing these homes is to hire a professional real estate...
San Diego is home to many military installations. Consequently, its courts see many requests to modify child custody and child support orders issued by courts in other states. The order modification process as set up by the courts in San Diego has many steps that must...
For many, this time of year is like Christmas, the time when Uncle Sam gives the gift of a big tax refund check. However, for those who owe back child support, more and more people are finding that present is taken by Uncle Sam to pay their Carlsbad, California, child...
If you’re thinking about getting a divorce later in life, then you have considerable financial issues to consider. Community property division under California law can quickly deplete the assets that you’ve worked for decades to accumulate. And given your position in...
From a financial standpoint, there’s a lot at stake in your divorce. Since your spouse will be entitled to half of the marital estate, part of the dispute that you’ll face will focus on which assets are marital in nature and which should be considered separately owned...