Believe it or not, the United States is not even in the top 10 for countries with the highest divorce rates. We only rank 13. Nonetheless, the odds are not in favor of any marriage lasting forever, which is why those thinking of marriage should also be thinking about...
Family Law
Invalidating a California prenuptial agreement
Many Californians sign prenuptial agreements, especially if they are entering into a second marriage or if they have significant assets that they want to shield from the inheritance claims of the new spouse or the operation of the state’s community property laws. Most...
A Blog and a Website Cannot Provide Legal Advice for a San Diego Divorce
While a blog and a website cannot provide legal advice for a San Diego divorce we can provide extensive insight into the process while providing an opportunity to get to know more about what it’s like to work with the Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq. The attorneys at Burke & Domercq, APC are a Carlsbad CA based…
Why Do You Need Our Advice and Counsel in Any Family Law Matter?
Why do you need our advice and counsel in any family law matter? Why shouldn’t you just handle a divorce or any agreement with your former spouse during or after a divorce without an attorney? Family law is powerful, durable and there are no excuses which will suffice for failing to take prudent legal action. Failing to seek our advice…
Are There Legal Protections for Couples Who Live Together in San Diego
Are there legal protections for couples who live together in California? The patterns of relationships in the past 20 years has substantially changed from the traditional rules of the past. The days of attending school, getting a job, getting married, buying a home, starting a family and working to retirement have substantially changed. Many couples today prefer to live together…
Changes in San Diego Family Lifestyles
How are changes in San Diego family lifestyles affecting family law and divorce? As Millennials and Baby Boomers age the “traditional family” stereotype is continually changing. The legal challenges which arise from changes in San Diego family lifestyles require significant reflection. A recent study has shown the actual divorce rate for all marriages presently stands near 40%. One reason: it…
How is a Beloved Pet Handled in a San Diego Divorce
While child custody and parenting time may the most contentious issues in many divorce cases, how is a beloved pet handled in a San Diego divorce can be quite a complex question as well. This is especially true for couples without children, gray divorces or when the family pet is a centerpiece of family life. It may be reassuring for…
Three Continuing Impacts of COVID-19 on Family Law in Carlsbad
There are three primary continuing impacts of COVID-19 on Family Law in Carlsbad: child custody and parenting time, the decision to divorce as well as issues of support. Perhaps one of the greatest challenges of COVID-19 has been the impact on existing child custody and parenting time agreements and orders. The demands of closed schools, remote learning or partial schedules…
What Are My Legal Rights as a Father in a San Diego Family Law Case?
We are often asked “What are my legal rights as a father?” in a San Diego family law case. There is a national law firm who markets “Father’s Rights.” The fact of the legal matter in California is this: Under California family law a “father” has exactly precisely the same rights when it comes to divorce, child custody and parenting…
When Do You Need a Family Law Lawyer?
What is “Family Law” and when do you need a family law lawyer? Here in California, Family Law generally applies to the types of cases heard by our Family Court. The most common cases are a divorce or the modification of orders issued by the Family Court. Family Court also extends to issues associated with domestic violence, restraining orders and…