How do you know when to stop trying to get the divorce done yourself and get an attorney? According to the State of California more than 80% of the divorce cases filed across California begin with the parties representing themselves. Many attempt to complete their divorce without an attorney in an attempt to save money only to learn the process…
Why is managing your emotions in a North County or Carlsbad divorce so important? No one expects a divorce to be unemotional, and there will be times where you must work through a variety of emotions as you tackle challenging issues such as child custody and parenting time, spousal support, the division of community property as well as the adjustment…
Have you reached the point where you are considering the end of your marriage? Planning and sound counsel are keys to divorce in Carlsbad. The experienced Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq provide our clients with a sound understanding of the process of a divorce, as well as advice and counsel which is informed by decades of experience…
What determines spousal support orders in long term marriages which end in a divorce in North County or Carlsbad? Generally speaking our courts consider a long term marriage as one which lasted more than ten years. In these cases the court will often consider either a more substantive spousal support, a longer term of support or a combination of both.…
Violating a restraining order could definitely affect the outcome of a divorce case here in Carlsbad. What happens when one of the parties in a divorce seeks an Emergency Protective Order (EPO) resulting in a restraining order for the other party? A temporary restraining order is often issued based simply upon the request of a person, and it will be…
What are the basics of a parenting agreement in North County or Carlsbad? If you are considering or in the process of a divorce and have children you will need to create a document known as a “parenting agreement.” The parenting agreement must specify the schedule for when children will stay with each parent and establish each parent’s authority to…
What are the potential impacts of domestic violence in a Carlsbad divorce case? If you are the victim of domestic violence the experienced Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq work quickly to protect you and your children and seek temporary or permanent protective orders. Domestic violence can impact everything from spousal support to presence of the abusive spouse…
It may seem like trying to file for divorce without an attorney is a good idea. The reality of a Do It Yourself divorce in North County or Carlsbad or “DIY Divorce” is quite sobering. California Courts report more than 80% of divorces are filed by the parties themselves, without the representation of an attorney. The State of California and…
One of the most common and complex issues which concern those considering the end of their marriage is child custody in Carlsbad divorce cases. How will custody of your child or children be handled? What is “Parenting Time” and what are the key issues surrounding child custody? When it comes to child custody in Carlsbad and North County divorce cases…
We are often asked “How long will our Carlsbad divorce take?” There are many factors which will determine the actual time frame of your divorce beginning with the mandatory minimum 6 month “cooling off” period. California law requires at least 6 months to pass from the date of the filing of the divorce petition before the divorce can become “final.” …