How could a psychological evaluation impact child custody and parenting time decisions in a North County or Carlsbad divorce? Recent studies show 20% of adults in the US are affected by a mental condition requiring medication and in some cases ongoing therapy. If you are concerned about the fitness of a former spouse as a co-parent it is possible to…
Child Custody
How Can We Help With Your Parenting Plan in a Divorce
How can we help with your parenting plan in a divorce in Carlsbad? Why should you seek the help of Burke & Domercq’s experienced Certified Family Law Specialists for your parenting plan? The parenting plan contains child custody arrangements and the visitation schedule for both parents, as well as complex justification and background information concerning each parent, the children and…
Cost Effective Divorce Strategies in North County San Diego
The majority of those who file are concerned about cost effective divorce strategies in North County San Diego. Nothing bears this out more than the fact more than 80% of Californians attempt to handle a divorce on their own and file without representation. Reality check #1: less than half of these cases are able to complete the process on their…
How Your Divorce Can Affect Friends
It is impossible to predict how your divorce can affect friends but how you manage yourself and the process can reveal the most important friendships. Spouses who have seen a friend get divorced are more likely to also separate. This is according to research conducted at the University of California at San Diego as well as Harvard and Brown Universities. …
Consider the Children First When Thinking about Co-Parenting
It is important to consider the children first when thinking about co-parenting in a North County or Carlsbad divorce. Families with children in California often experience co-parenting issues when a separation or divorce is occurring. No matter how difficult the transition is for parents moving from being cohabitants to being co-parents only, it is important that the best interests of…
When to Stop Trying to Get the Divorce Done Yourself
How do you know when to stop trying to get the divorce done yourself and get an attorney? According to the State of California more than 80% of the divorce cases filed across California begin with the parties representing themselves. Many attempt to complete their divorce without an attorney in an attempt to save money only to learn the process…
Planning and Sound Counsel are Keys to Divorce in Carlsbad
Have you reached the point where you are considering the end of your marriage? Planning and sound counsel are keys to divorce in Carlsbad. The experienced Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq provide our clients with a sound understanding of the process of a divorce, as well as advice and counsel which is informed by decades of experience…
How Violating a Restraining Order Could Affect the Outcome of a Divorce
Violating a restraining order could definitely affect the outcome of a divorce case here in Carlsbad. What happens when one of the parties in a divorce seeks an Emergency Protective Order (EPO) resulting in a restraining order for the other party? A temporary restraining order is often issued based simply upon the request of a person, and it will be…
The Reality of a Do it Yourself Divorce in North County or Carlsbad
It may seem like trying to file for divorce without an attorney is a good idea. The reality of a Do It Yourself divorce in North County or Carlsbad or “DIY Divorce” is quite sobering. California Courts report more than 80% of divorces are filed by the parties themselves, without the representation of an attorney. The State of California and…
Child Custody in Carlsbad Divorce Cases
One of the most common and complex issues which concern those considering the end of their marriage is child custody in Carlsbad divorce cases. How will custody of your child or children be handled? What is “Parenting Time” and what are the key issues surrounding child custody? When it comes to child custody in Carlsbad and North County divorce cases…