Are you considering leaving the area or the State of California with a child after your divorce? If you intend to take children out of California or out of the United States after a divorce it is extremely important that you speak with the Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq or receive authorization from the Court prior to…
Child Custody
What Impact does Domestic Violence Have upon a Carlsbad Divorce?
What impact does domestic violence have upon a Carlsbad divorce? In most cases domestic violence or a protective order will have a substantial impact upon many aspects of your divorce. When domestic violence has occurred there is almost always a restraining order issued that prohibits the parties from being in close proximity or contact. This combined with concerns for a…
Mediation Can Substantially Reduce the Cost of a Carlsbad Divorce
How can mediation substantially reduce the cost of a Carlsbad divorce? The majority of those who seek a divorce in North County San Diego are looking to keep costs down as much as possible. The fact that more than 80% of local divorcing couples attempt to begin the divorce process without an attorney is evidence of this fact. It is…
What Should You Consider When Working on a Parenting Plan
What should you consider when working on a parenting plan in a North County or Carlsbad divorce? How complex, specific and rigid should an effective parenting plan (visitation schedule) be? One of the most challenging aspects of many divorces is the resolution of child custody and parenting time. An effective parenting plan should carefully consider the existing rhythms of your…
Traveling with Children During Your Divorce
It is important for you to know there are legal limitations on traveling with children during your divorce. Once divorce paperwork is filed, your complete freedom to travel with your children at will becomes a bit more limited and complex. If you wish to leave area or the State of California with a child during the process of a divorce…
Common Questions Regarding Child Custody
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…
Why Not Try a DIY Divorce
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…
Maintain Good Communications With 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…
Surprising Things to Know About Divorce in North County San Diego
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
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…