We are often asked “what happens to our pets in a Carlsbad divorce court?” Recent changes in California family law provide some new answers for how beloved pets are managed during a modern divorce proceeding. While there are no specific laws governing the “custody” of a pet, California law now views your beloved family pets as an important part of…
Why is the date of separation important in a Carlsbad divorce and what actually establishes the date of separation in your divorce? California enacted a new updated law a few years ago to clarify what actually establishes the date of separation in a divorce. Prior to that date, California law in essence required the parties to physically move apart from…
What is considered to be community property in a Carlsbad divorce and how is it divided between the parties? Community property is basically all property, assets or income earned by either or both of the parties during the term of the marriage. Here in California, community property is to be divided equally between the parties. However, the determination of what…
We are often asked “When should I file for a divorce and does it matter if I file first? California residents who are considering divorce may be interested to learn that the most common times to file are in January, March and August. These three months do have a common denominator; they all symbolize a new beginning for those looking…
Managing your small business through a divorce will be a challenging process. There are so many concerns on your mind regarding the divorce, child custody and what will happen to your business? How is a small business handled in a divorce? If you owned your small business prior to getting married and have not used any marital funds to support…
It is important for you to know there are legal limitations on traveling with children during your divorce. Once divorce paperwork is filed, your complete freedom to travel with your children at will becomes a bit more limited and complex. If you wish to leave area or the State of California with a child during the process of a divorce…
How is temporary spousal support calculated in a North County San Diego divorce case? What is the difference between a “temporary” order and a “permanent” order and why does this matter? Lets begin with the second question first. “Temporary” orders are issued by the Judge in your case near the outset of the divorce. These orders are designed to keep…
What are some of the common questions regarding child custody in Carlsbad divorce cases? Here are a few of the questions we often receive: Can the child pick the parent they wish to live with? Many people are under the false impression that a child can choose one parent over the other once they reach the age of 12 to…
What are the dangers of squandering marital property in a divorce? When approaching the end of a marriage, especially one in which an affair or other emotional event has occurred it is not unusual for a hurt spouse to go on a spending spree. What is the harm in driving up credit card balances or emptying marital accounts if you…
What is the process for identifying the value of a spouse’s business in a divorce in North County or Carlsbad? The most important thing you need to know as the spouse of a business owner is this: Your spouse will not have anything to say or do with the actual valuation of that business interest. That will be determined through…