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…
Flipping houses and DIY projects are one of the most popular genres of television programming, why not try a DIY divorce as well? Won’t it save you a lot of money not to hire an attorney? Don’t attorneys just attempt to add fuel to the fire to create more opportunity for litigation (read: cost)? If you and your former spouse…
It is important to maintain good communications with your former spouse. Divorce is obviously a very emotional and stressful time. There are personal issues between you and your spouse which have resulted in this break. So this obviously has to be a contentious battle, right? Actually, quite the opposite. There are crucial reasons to set aside division and maintain good…
Children grow and associated expenses increase. Have you been wondering “How do I get an increase in child support in North County San Diego to offset new expenses?” Child support modification is based upon a change in the “status quo” toward the end of your initial divorce case. California has established a child support guideline calculator. The Judge used this…
There is one clear lesson you need to know about Carlsbad Family Law Courts: You should never attempt to hide assets in a Carlsbad divorce. Attempting to conceal an asset or substantially reduce it’s reported value is illegal and almost always discovered. Here in California, divorcing spouses owe each other a “Fiduciary Duty.” They must continue to act in the…
What are some of the most surprising things to know about divorce in North County San Diego? In some instances, the process of seeking a divorce can begin with many false beliefs. It can also involve behaviors which may or may not have an impact on what happens during the divorce. We focus upon your goals and objectives for the…
Does one of us have to move out in a divorce here in North County San Diego? What impact will moving out have upon the party who leaves the home during a divorce? It used to be almost necessary for one party to move out of the family home during the process of a divorce. It was to help establish…