Many people in Carlsbad are searching for financial tips for those who are considering a divorce. What impact will your divorce have upon your personal finances? How can you make the best of this situation, and what actions can you take now to be prepared? Once you have filed for or been served papers in a divorce you should consider…
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Abuse of Restraining Orders in Carlsbad Divorce Cases
There are a lot of myths and misunderstandings when it comes to the abuse of restraining orders in order to gain the upper hand in a North County San Diego divorce case. When genuine domestic violence, criminal activity or addictive behaviors exist restraining orders are a sound and important legal tool. However, the abuse of restraining orders in Carlsbad has…
How are Divorce Papers Served in Carlsbad
How are divorce papers served in North County San Diego? When you file a divorce action against your former spouse you are required to provide a formal notice that you have started a legal process against them. This is called “service of process” or “serving them with notice.” How are divorce papers served in Carlsbad and what are the legal…
I Owned a Business Before Getting Married – is this Separate Property?
We are often asked “I owned a business before getting married. Am I going to be able to keep it?” What happens to a business in a Carlsbad Divorce? How is the business handled if one of the spouses owned it prior to the marriage? How is business ownership divided when the company started during the course of the marriage?…
How to Keep Your Divorce Less Painful an More Cost Effective
Are you searching for ways to keep your divorce less painful and more cost effective? The experienced Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq have served Carlsbad and North County for decades. We understand the consequences of a divorce upon you and your family. Is it possible to reduce the stress and emotional burden of a divorce while accomplishing…
What to Look For in a Carlsbad Divorce Lawyer
Most people simply don’t know what to look for in a Carlsbad divorce lawyer. In fact, the vast majority of divorce cases in Carlsbad and throughout California are initially filed without an attorney. Why do you need a lawyer for your divorce and what should you look for in a divorce attorney? The reason you need a divorce lawyer is…
What Are Temporary Restraining Orders in a Carlsbad Divorce?
“I’ve just been served divorce papers in Carlsbad and there are restraining orders on the back of the summons. What are temporary restraining orders in a Carlsbad divorce and what do they really mean?” The shock of being served divorce papers is disruptive for most people, even when they are expected. However, many are surprised by the Automatic Temporary Restraining…
What is Quasi-Community Property in a Carlsbad Divorce?
What is quasi-community property in a Carlsbad divorce? How are the debts and assets of a married couple divided in a California divorce? There are three general types of property in a Carlsbad divorce case: Community Property Quasi-Community Property Separate Property If an asset or property was purchased during the course of the marriage is located physically within the State…
Why is a Duration of 10 Years So Important for Spousal Support in Carlsbad Divorce Cases?
Why is a duration of 10 years so important for spousal support in a North County or Carlsbad divorce, especially as it relates to spousal support? Under California family law, a marriage that lasts more than ten years is called a “long duration marriage.” The guidelines for spousal support change significantly at the 10 year mark. When the marriage has…
How Do I Keep My Former Spouse from Taking Money Out of our Accounts
We are often asked “How do I keep my former spouse from taking money out of our accounts during the divorce?” One of the concerns shared by many people contemplating a divorce is the fear that their former spouse may attempt to take money out of joint accounts, or run up credit cards prior to a divorce. The fastest and…