What are the factors which you should consider when protecting your child custody goals in a divorce? How will Carlsbad Family Law Courts view your position in the case? It is important to consider the actions you take at every step in the divorce process. This begins prior to the actual filing a divorce through the final decree. The primary…
What happens to joint accounts during a divorce in North County San Diego? What do you need to know about handling community funds and your separate money during a divorce? Under California law, all of your income and any monies, investments or assets you’ve accumulated or accessed while married are almost always community property. There are exceptions for specifically identified…
How do you request modification of your divorce decree for child custody & parenting time, child support or spousal support? Why won’t the Court hear every request for these changes? If a change is minor and both parties are in complete agreement you may file a motion requesting the change and approval by the Court. This simply requires the review…
Should you consider bifurcation to become single before your divorce is finished? Divorce in North County San Diego can take a long time. Disagreements related to child custody & parenting time, division of a business or spousal support can substantially lengthen the duration of a divorce. Many parties become impatient and wish to move forward with their life. You may…
Do you need help to finish your divorce in North County San Diego? Has the process become too complex or antagonistic to complete your divorce? The fact is nearly 80% of Californians attempt to handle their own divorce without a lawyer. This is often due to the misperception that lawyers are the source of big legal fees and drama. This…
If you are searching for a brief primer on child custody and parenting time in a North County San Diego divorce here are some of the basic pieces you need to know. California family law focuses on two types of child custody: physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody determines where the child will live and how that will be…
Discussing a potential divorce with your spouse is one of the most crucial and complex conversations you may ever have. It can also have a tremendous impact on the divorce itself and your own specific goals and objectives. The conversation of a divorce carries a complex array of emotional, spiritual and financial implications. It will impact the every aspect of…
We are often asked “Should I move out if I want to share parenting time?” and “what impact will moving out of the family home have upon child custody during a divorce?” Living under the same roof during the course of a divorce is very stressful and at times it may not seem possible. However, you should absolutely consider staying…
Can a child express a preference in custody after a divorce in North County or North County San Diego? When will the Court listen to the wishes of a minor child and how does the Court help to protect against parental alienation? We are often asked about the age at which a child can express a preference for a parent…
It may surprise you to learn that even a temporary restraining order can permanently affect child custody. This is rooted in a law which was changed in 2014 to mandate that any child custody, parenting time or child support order issued while a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) was in place, survive the termination or expiration of the DVRO. Divorces…