We are often asked about strategies to keep the family home after a divorce in Carlsbad and how this process might work. Some want to retain ownership of the home so that they can continue to live in it. Others want their share of the equitable distribution as quickly as possible so that they can buy a new home as…
Divorce
Experienced Carlsbad and North County Spousal Support Attorneys
How can our experienced Carlsbad and North County spousal support attorneys protect your interests and achieve a better outcome in your divorce case? Spousal support is often one of the most contentious issues within a North County or Carlsbad divorce. Unlike child support which has very specific state guidelines, the judge has much more flexibility when it comes to deciding…
Forensic Accounting and Valuations in a Complex or High Asset Divorce
Why is it important to work with Certified Family Law Specialists to ensure accurate forensic accounting and valuations in a complex or high asset divorce in North County? Many couples in Carlsbad and North County San Diego have significant assets or a substantial income. When marriages associated with wealth or high wage earners come to an end each spouse owes…
Why Do You Need an Experienced Carlsbad Certified Family Law Specialist
Why do you need an experienced Carlsbad Certified Family Law Specialist for your divorce case in Vista, North County? Wouldn’t this be less expensive on your own? While it is a fact that more than 80% of Californians attempt to file their own divorce, less than half of those actually complete their North County or Carlsbad divorce. Why? You must…
Representing Professional Practitioners and Business Owners in Carlsbad Divorce Cases
The Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke and Domercq have decades of experience representing professional practitioners and business owners in Carlsbad divorce cases. Owning an interest in a professional practice or business in divorce is one of the most complex legal issues a person may face in the divorce process. This issue primarily relates to the division of community property.…
What If I Have to Move After a Divorce – May I take the Kids?
We are often asked “What if I have to move after a divorce – may I take the kids?” Relocation or move away child custody cases are legally quite complex. It is best to seek the advice of the experienced post-divorce child custody attorneys at Burke & Domercq. While each situation is unique, generally speaking the question of relocating with…
Experience Makes a Significant Difference in a Contentious Divorce
Your divorce attorney’s legal skill and experience makes a significant difference in a contentious divorce. Are you concerned about what looks to be a contentious divorce. Is your partner unreasonable or emotionally “over-the-top?” Are you concerned about a personality disorder, controlling behavior and even the potential for or existence of domestic violence? The experienced Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke…
How are Your Child’s Private Education Costs Handled in the Divorce?
The question of a child’s private education costs are usually rooted in concerns regarding child support. Will the court order your former spouse to split or pay for the private education you intend for your child(ren)? Generally speaking our Courts consider a private education to be discretionary from the perspective of a divorce settlement. There are many circumstances that the…
What a Restraining Order Can and Cannot Do
It is important to fully understand what a restraining order can and cannot do, especially in the light of a divorce. Unfortunately, domestic violence happens in many North County homes each year. In these situations, one or more members of a household could request restraining orders against others who are living with them. It is beneficial for them to know…
Will I Get Spousal Support in my Divorce
We are often asked “Will I get spousal support in my divorce?” The answer to this question is much more complex than questions surrounding child support. Unlike the California child support calculator, spousal support is not an immediately calculable number. What is the purpose of support? How long will support last (duration)? How much will spousal support be? Will spousal…