Mediation in a Carlsbad divorce keeps you in control of the outcomes, making sure that the result is something you can live with. What is mediation and why is this an important and underused tool in many Carlsbad divorces? The key issue in any divorce is resolving any differences or disputes surrounding the separation agreement. Your divorce will not be…
Are you looking for information about how to handle a divorce before retiring in Carlsbad? Research has debunked the idea that half of all marriages will end in a divorce. However, for those who are over the age of 50, the National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University reported that the divorce rate has doubled…
Many people in Carlsbad are searching for financial tips for those who are considering a divorce. What impact will your divorce have upon your personal finances? How can you make the best of this situation, and what actions can you take now to be prepared? Once you have filed for or been served papers in a divorce you should consider…
There are a lot of myths and misunderstandings when it comes to the abuse of restraining orders in order to gain the upper hand in a North County San Diego divorce case. When genuine domestic violence, criminal activity or addictive behaviors exist restraining orders are a sound and important legal tool. However, the abuse of restraining orders in Carlsbad has…
How are divorce papers served in North County San Diego? When you file a divorce action against your former spouse you are required to provide a formal notice that you have started a legal process against them. This is called “service of process” or “serving them with notice.” How are divorce papers served in Carlsbad and what are the legal…
We are often asked “I owned a business before getting married. Am I going to be able to keep it?” What happens to a business in a Carlsbad Divorce? How is the business handled if one of the spouses owned it prior to the marriage? How is business ownership divided when the company started during the course of the marriage?…
Are you searching for ways to keep your divorce less painful and more cost effective? The experienced Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq have served Carlsbad and North County for decades. We understand the consequences of a divorce upon you and your family. Is it possible to reduce the stress and emotional burden of a divorce while accomplishing…
What happens when life changes affect your ability to pay child support? What if you lose your job or suffer a major illness? What if you simply make less money and are unable to meet your child support obligations? What if the person receiving the support or the parent paying the support has a significant increase or decrease in their…
Most people simply don’t know what to look for in a Carlsbad divorce lawyer. In fact, the vast majority of divorce cases in Carlsbad and throughout California are initially filed without an attorney. Why do you need a lawyer for your divorce and what should you look for in a divorce attorney? The reason you need a divorce lawyer is…
“I’ve just been served divorce papers in Carlsbad and there are restraining orders on the back of the summons. What are temporary restraining orders in a Carlsbad divorce and what do they really mean?” The shock of being served divorce papers is disruptive for most people, even when they are expected. However, many are surprised by the Automatic Temporary Restraining…