How does domestic violence affect a North County divorce? What impact will a restraining order have upon the cost-effective completion of your divorce? What should I do if my spouse is leveling false allegations of domestic violence to gain an upper hand in the divorce? Domestic violence and resulting restraining orders will not affect the ability to divorce itself. California…
Domestic Violence
7 steps to Best Protect Yourself from Domestic Violence or an Abusive Husband or Wife in Carlsbad or North County
What are the 7 steps to best protect yourself from domestic violence or an abusive husband or wife in Carlsbad or North County? •1. The first step to best protect yourself from domestic violence is to collect resources such as money, check books, credit cards, cell phone, laptop, and friends willing to help you. •2. If you have children with…
Can You Secretly Record Your Husband or Wife in a Carlsbad Divorce or Domestic Violence case
Can you secretly record your husband or wife in a Carlsbad divorce or domestic violence case? Will this help you to capture valuable evidence of abusive behavior or does it actually create legal trouble for you? Our experienced Carlsbad Certified Family Law Specialists can tell you from decades of experience when emotions run high people sometimes do or say things…
How is Domestic Violence Defined Under Federal and State Law
How is domestic violence defined under federal and state law? Families in California might benefit from learning more about how domestic violence issues are governed by state and federal entities. The state laws are designed to prevent violence from occurring within the family or in intimate relationships. Domestic violence in California may be described as a criminal act that happens…
Managing Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in Carlsbad
Managing domestic violence restraining orders in Carlsbad or anywhere in North County can have a significant affect on child custody and other aspects of your divorce. The experienced domestic violence and divorce attorneys at Burke & Domercq have each represented clients in restraining order cases before North County Family Court for decades. How will this impact your life and your…
Child Custody Parenting Time and Support Survive the Expiration of a Restraining Orderf
Why are restraining orders so important in a domestic violence case surrounding a divorce action? Why should you attend the hearing and fight against a temporary restraining order becoming permanent? Did you know child custody parenting time and support survive the expiration of a restraining order? A few years ago California’s legislature enacted new laws under the “Domestic Violence Protection…
Fighting False Accusations of Child Abuse in a Divorce or Post Decree Custody Battle
The Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq have represented the citizens of Carlsbad before our local family law courts in Vista and throughout San Diego for literally decades. Too often we have seen false accusations of child abuse or domestic violence during a divorce or post-decree child custody battle. This is a strategy some parties use to gain…
Domestic Violence in a North County Divorce
What is the impact of domestic violence in a North County divorce case? Genuine or false allegations of domestic violence can impact several aspects of the divorce including child custody and parenting time as well as spousal support. If you are found guilty of domestic violence you will in all likelihood be ineligible to receive spousal support. The experienced family…
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?…
What a Restraining Order Can and Cannot Do
It is important to fully understand what a restraining order can and cannot do, especially in the light of a divorce. Unfortunately, domestic violence happens in many North County homes each year. In these situations, one or more members of a household could request restraining orders against others who are living with them. It is beneficial for them to know…