We are often asked “Can my spouse be ordered to pay child support during the divorce?” Yes, it is absolutely possible to obtain orders from our Carlsbad family law court regarding temporary child support as well as temporary spousal support during a North County or Carlsbad divorce. For example, if you have either been a stay-at-home parent or earn less…
Divorce
Community Property or Separate Property in Your Divorce?
What is community property and what is separate property in your North County or Carlsbad divorce? Why is the “date of separation” such an important issue in your divorce? When a couple divorces in Carlsbad, their assets and debts (or liabilities) must be carefully accounted and appropriately divided. The property, assets, accounts and investments which they acquired or accumulated during…
The One Key to a Timely and Cost-Effective Divorce in Carlsbad
What is the one key to a timely and cost-effective divorce in Carlsbad? Most clients wish to complete their divorce as soon as possible and to keep costs down. What is the best evidence to support this statement? According to the State of California more than 70% of those filing for divorce in our state attempt to do so on…
Peaceful Co-Parenting is Best for Your Children After Divorce
It may seem obvious, but peaceful co-parenting is best for your children after divorce. California couples know that marriages may not last, but co-parenting partnerships do. When faced with the end of their marriage, parents must choose whether they want to have an amicable divorce or an acrimonious one which will negatively impact the psychological and emotional well-being of their…
Mediation Helps to Reduce the Costs Associated With a Carlsbad Divorce
If you are concerned about the economics of divorce it is important to consider the fact that mediation helps to reduce the costs associated with a Carlsbad divorce. If you want to keep the cost of your divorce down in Carlsbad or anywhere in North County it is important to understand one principle: The cost of your divorce will be…
Spousal Support after a Long Term Marriage in Carlsbad
Is there usually an award of spousal support after a long term marriage in Carlsbad or North County? The important time frame in these divorce cases is often established when the underlying marriage passes the 10 year mark. If you are married less than 10 years, the amount and duration of spousal support is often much less than what is…
What is Parental Alienation and How Can It Affect Child Custody During and After a Divorce
What is Parental Alienation and how can it affect child custody and parenting time in Carlsbad and North County divorce cases? Parental alienation is a serious child abuse issue and can ultimately affect child custody and parenting time orders. Parental alienation is the effort of one parent to add distance to or interrupt the relationship between a child and the…
Keep Separate Property Separate from Community Property During a Carlsbad Divorce
What is “separate property” in a Carlsbad divorce and how can you ensure to keep separate property separate from community property during a Carlsbad divorce? The way you manage your separate property and conduct your affairs immediately leading up to and during the course of your divorce can make a difference in how much of the separate property you may…
Some Things To Think About Before Filing for Divorce in Carlsbad
What are some of the things to think about before filing for divorce in Carlsbad? After decades of representing clients in Carlsbad and North County before our family law courts in Vista we have a few thoughts for those who giving consideration to divorce. The first and most important suggestion would be to understand that anger and emotion almost always…
The Divorce Rate for Adults Above 40 Continues to Rise
A recent Pew Research data shows the divorce rate for adults above 40 continues to rise. In the most recently released figures divorce rates among those aged 25 to 39 dropped by 21% over the past 15 years, while those aged 40 to 49 increased by 14%. The number of divorces for those above the age of 50 in the…