What are my options after being served with divorce papers? If your former wife or husband has served you with divorce papers what you’ve probably received is a “Summons” and a “Petition.” You will be known as the “respondent” in the case going forward and your ex is the “petitioner.” You need to read these papers very carefully. Your ex,…
Divorce
How Does the Money Work After Separation?
How does the money work after separation but before the final divorce decree is issued? Every household and former spouses have a unique financial scenario. Each person has their own relationship with and style of managing money. The time between the Date of Separation (DOS) and the final divorce decree is crucial for most couples. One of the first things…
What are the Basics You Need to Know about a Carlsbad Divorce?
Are you considering a divorce in Carlsbad, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, Oceanside, Vista or Escondido? What are the basics you need to know about a Carlsbad divorce? What actions should you consider and what are some of the things to avoid? Each divorce is unique to the circumstances surrounding the parties. If you are served divorce papers it is important…
What Impact Will an Affair Have Upon Spousal Support?
What impact will an affair have upon spousal support in an Oceanside, Encinitas or Carlsbad divorce? We are often asked questions regarding the conduct of the other spouse and the impact it will have upon all aspects of the divorce including: Spousal Support Child Custody and Parenting Time Division of Property and Disposition of the Family Home Most people believe…
Can The Court Order a Stay At Home Mom to Get a Job After a Divorce?
Can the Court order a stay at home mom to get a job after a divorce? What is a “Gavron Warning” and what impact can that have upon a spouse who hasn’t worked for several years or who stayed at home to care for the children? Generally speaking, California holds parents equally responsible for providing for their children after a…
Discovery Versus Going Down the Rabbit Hole in a Divorce
It is important to understand the difference between genuine discovery versus going down the rabbit hole in a divorce. There are cases when propounding discovery leads to important factual evidence. There are also countless examples of parties in Carlsbad divorce cases who spend thousands in discovery investigations and motions which don’t lead to a profitable or satisfying conclusion. How can…
Divorcing a Former Spouse with a Difficult Personality
What do you need to know if you are divorcing a former spouse with a difficult personality? People with difficult personalities can unfortunately lead to difficult divorces. However, with the right attorney and the right strategy you can manage difficult personalities. Difficult personality types such as a narcissist, sociopath, anti-social, bipolar or borderline personality disorder want control. They seek argument…
Medical Professionals and Doctors in a Carlsbad Divorce
What do medical professional and doctors in a Carlsbad divorce need to know? What issues will the spouse of a physician or medical professional face? Recent statistics show one in three married physicians will go through a divorce. While this is lower than the national average it isn’t hard to understand the stress on a marriage in these cases. Doctors…
Temporary Custody in a Carlsbad Divorce Proceeding
What is temporary custody in a Carlsbad divorce proceeding? How will the temporary orders issued in your case affect the ultimate outcome of the divorce itself? At the outset of a divorce, the Court may be asked to establish temporary orders concerning many matters including child custody, child support and spousal support. These orders are designed to establish financial fairness…
What Should You Do if Your Husband or wife Threatens to Get a Restraining Order in Carlsbad
What should you do if your husband or wife threatens to get a restraining order in Carlsbad? What if these events are happening at the same time as discussions about or a pending divorce? Most experienced Carlsbad divorce attorneys should tell you that the outcome of any specific case depends on the facts of that case. However, in any divorce…