Mediation is a good option when anger issues remain during your divorce. There are often issues of resentment, bitterness and other negative emotions during the course of a North County or Carlsbad divorce. While these may be obvious responses to the issues which lead to the end of a marriage, decisions taken in the midst of emotion are most often…
Child Custody
When You Know “It’s Time” Our Certified Family Law Specialists are Here
When you know “it’s time” our Certified Family Law Specialists are here to guide you through the process of a divorce. Burke & Domercq works to protect your interests and to achieve the best possible outcome in your case. We understand it’s difficult to see through the challenge in front of you. We’ve represented North County clients before our local…
What Do You Need to Know About Visitation Rights
What do you need to know about visitation rights or “parenting time” as a parent in a North County or Carlsbad Divorce? Even if a parent in California is denied child custody, they generally receive visitation rights. Ideally, both parents will play a role in their child’s life regardless of who has formal custody. In many cases, a judge could…
The Impact of Domestic Violence on a Divorce
What is the impact of domestic violence on a divorce in Carlsbad, Oceanside, Encinitas or North County San Diego? Domestic violence can impact many aspects of a divorce in San Diego from child custody and parenting time to spousal support, the division of community property and even the ability to cost-effectively negotiate the terms of your divorce. Domestic violence allegations…
Parenting Plans for Children Older Than 5
What should you be considering when working to develop parenting plans for children older than 5? Child custody and parenting plans present some of the most consistently difficult challenges for those seeking to divorce in Carlsbad and North County. The experienced attorneys at Burke & Domercq, APC provide sound advice and counsel based upon decades of representation before North County…
How to Really Complete a Cost Effective Divorce in Carlsbad
Most people who are considering the end of a marriage are seeking information on how to really complete a cost effective divorce in Carlsbad. The fact is more than 80% of those who begin a divorce in California attempt to do it on their own. Most believe this will save money. Unfortunately more than half of these cases languish for…
Can You Support Your Former Spouse as You Co-Parent After Your Divorce?
Can you support your former spouse as you co-parent following the completion of your divorce? You may be surprised to learn there is no presumption in North County family law courts that “shared” or “equal” parenting time and child custody are preferred. Our judges are looking out for the best interests of each child and child custody and parenting time…
Important Recommendations for Email Communications During a Divorce
The Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq would like to offer some important recommendations for email communications during a divorce in North County or Carlsbad. The most important concept to understand from the outset is this: emails can be and often are used as vital evidence in divorce cases. Assume every email you send to your former spouse…
Proven Strategies as You Contemplate Divorce in Carlsbad
Are you searching for proven strategies as you contemplate divorce in Carlsbad. This is the time of year when many start to give serious consideration to ending their marriage. It is very human to consider the family and your circle of friends going into the holidays. However, the planning and preparation you invest into this decision will pay substantial dividends…
Should an Unmarried Father in Cohabitation Consider a Paternity Case
Should an unmarried father in cohabitation consider a paternity case in Carlsbad? In the past 17 years the number of cohabiting, unmarried couples has almost doubled. Couples are waiting much longer to get married and more than 40% of the children born in the United States last year were born to an unmarried couple. This has become the standard for…