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. …
Divorce
Dealing with Co-Parenting Issues During a Divorce
Are you concerned about dealing with co-parenting issues during a divorce? The manner with which you handle yourself and all communications between you and your former spouse will make all the difference in a successful outcome. Going through a divorce can present many new challenges for anyone in California. This is especially true when efforts still need to be made…
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…
Managing Your Emotions in a North County or Carlsbad Divorce
Why is managing your emotions in a North County or Carlsbad divorce so important? No one expects a divorce to be unemotional, and there will be times where you must work through a variety of emotions as you tackle challenging issues such as child custody and parenting time, spousal support, the division of community property as well as the adjustment…
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…
Spousal Support Orders in Long Term Marriages
What determines spousal support orders in long term marriages which end in a divorce in North County or Carlsbad? Generally speaking our courts consider a long term marriage as one which lasted more than ten years. In these cases the court will often consider either a more substantive spousal support, a longer term of support or a combination of both.…
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 Basics of a Parenting Agreement
What are the basics of a parenting agreement in North County or Carlsbad? If you are considering or in the process of a divorce and have children you will need to create a document known as a “parenting agreement.” The parenting agreement must specify the schedule for when children will stay with each parent and establish each parent’s authority to…
Domestic Violence in a Carlsbad Divorce Case
What are the potential impacts of domestic violence in a Carlsbad divorce case? If you are the victim of domestic violence the experienced Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq work quickly to protect you and your children and seek temporary or permanent protective orders. Domestic violence can impact everything from spousal support to presence of the abusive spouse…