Why should you be thinking through child custody and parenting time before a Carlsbad divorce? What are your goals for your child or children after your divorce is completed? How will you protect them throughout the process? What should you expect during the process of completing a divorce in Carlsbad, Encinitas, Vista or Oceanside? Generally speaking child custody and parenting…
What are some of the most common costly child custody mistakes made in North County or Carlsbad divorce cases? Child custody is one of the most contentious issues in a divorce and there are definitely actions you can take which will sabotage your own interests. What are some of the more common mistakes you should avoid if your are entering…
When is supervised child visitation or parenting time necessary? Child custody and parenting time issues can represent the most contentious areas of many Carlsbad and North County divorce cases. California law establishes the need for a child to regularly spend quality time with each parent following a divorce. What happens when it is unsafe or not in a child’s best…
Prenuptial agreements in North County and Carlsbad make sense for many situations. This can be a touchy subject for some parties as they mistakenly believe it is an acknowledgement in advance or a forecast that the marriage is doomed to fail. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Prenuptial agreements actually allow the parties to establish the rules instead of…
What change is required to modify spousal support in Carlsbad? Many people seem to believe spousal support orders are somewhat permanent. It may surprise you to learn the modification of spousal support is becoming more common each year in North County Family Law Courts. Family law Judges and Magistrates often suggest that spousal support is meant to be temporary, although…
We are often asked about strategies to keep the family home after a divorce in Carlsbad and how this process might work. Some want to retain ownership of the home so that they can continue to live in it. Others want their share of the equitable distribution as quickly as possible so that they can buy a new home as…
If you are working through the issues of a divorce and you have children a “parenting plan” will be one of the most significant conversations with your former spouse. It is important to understand that there is no standard parenting plan format in Carlsbad and North County. Parenting plans are unique and should be based upon what is best for…
How can our experienced Carlsbad and North County spousal support attorneys protect your interests and achieve a better outcome in your divorce case? Spousal support is often one of the most contentious issues within a North County or Carlsbad divorce. Unlike child support which has very specific state guidelines, the judge has much more flexibility when it comes to deciding…
Why is it important to work with Certified Family Law Specialists to ensure accurate forensic accounting and valuations in a complex or high asset divorce in North County? Many couples in Carlsbad and North County San Diego have significant assets or a substantial income. When marriages associated with wealth or high wage earners come to an end each spouse owes…
Why do you need an experienced Carlsbad Certified Family Law Specialist for your divorce case in Vista, North County? Wouldn’t this be less expensive on your own? While it is a fact that more than 80% of Californians attempt to file their own divorce, less than half of those actually complete their North County or Carlsbad divorce. Why? You must…