The effects of COVID-19 on domestic strife in North County and Carlsbad have resulted in increased new divorce filings. Many family law advocates have noted an increase in both reported and unreported domestic violence. Common beliefs about domestic violence and resulting child custody and parenting time orders may not reflect the reality of today’s Family Courts. Domestic violence often results…
Divorce
Parenting Plans Are Changing Based Upon Recent New Laws
California residents may have heard that parenting plans are changing based upon recent new laws. Until recent years parenting plans often included one parent receiving primary custody, while the other receives partial parenting time. Many states including California have passed recent laws promoting a more evenly shared child custody and parenting plans. This is legally based in the principle of…
Financial Errors in a North County Divorce can be Costly
Financial errors in a North County Divorce can be costly. Couples in San Diego who are getting a divorce often have to deal with the emotions and other issues that can accompany such a drastic life change. Missteps made by divorcing people make can cost time and money. They include a lack of knowledge about assets, an absence of competent…
Should We Consider a Private Judge in our Carlsbad Divorce?
We are often asked “Should we consider a private judge in our Carlsbad divorce?” There are several advantages to a private judge in a Carlsbad or North County divorce. There are often issues of cost and speed. There are also a few drawbacks to consider. If your case is fairly straight forward and doesn’t involve children or substantial assets you…
Spousal Support and the Ability to Work During and After a Divorce
A recent case in a California appellate court helps to shed some light on spousal support and the ability to work if you are to receive support during and after a divorce. The case in the Second District Court of Appeals shows the burden proof on a party who claims they cannot gain meaningful work is on the party requesting…
Issues to Consider When One of the Spouses Moves Out During a Divorce
Couples preparing for divorce are longer required by law to physically separate in order to establish the date of separation. Many still choose to do so. What are the issues to consider when one of the spouses moves out during a divorce? Moving out of the family home before the separation is completed and signed by both parties can have…
How Can Mediation Make Divorce More Efficient?
Most people experience a broad range of emotions at the end of a marriage including a profound and deep sense of disappointment and in many cases that things are out of control. How can mediation make divorce more efficient and shorten the time frame to completion? Mediation is an alternative to the traditional form of litigation you’ve always heard about…
Basics of Business Valuation in a San Diego Divorce
What are the basics of business valuation in a San Diego divorce? One of the most legally complex and financially contentious issues in a divorce is the ownership of a business or professional practice. If you own a business or are a licensed professional or a medical practitioner with an interest in a professional practice or a business of your…
Successful Strategies for Relocation with Kids After a Divorce
What are some of the ingredients of successful strategies for relocation with kids after a divorce? How will existing child custody and parenting plans affect your decision to relocate or protect your rights as a parent here in North County San Diego? These cases are often quite legally contentious and complex. One party may feel like there is an economic…