What are the paths to a divorce in San Diego? How do you make it from the decision to end a marriage to the completion of divorce in a timely, emotionally efficient and cost-effective manner? It is interesting to note that over 80% of the divorces filed in the State of California are filed by one of the parties without…
Negotiation
Do You Have to Battle It Out in Court in a San Diego Divorce?
Many people falsely presume they will have to battle it out in Court in a San Diego divorce in order to resolve areas where the parties are not in agreement. This is not always the case and a lot of these presumptions are based upon portrayals of celebrity cases in the media and in TV shows and movies. Divorce is…
A Sound San Diego Divorce Strategy Should Involve Give and Take
A sound San Diego divorce strategy should involve give and take and a sound understanding that family law cases are in most situations rarely a “win” or “lose” proposition. There are absolutely specific issues and positions which cannot be negotiable and the Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq have a proven track record of protecting our client’s interests…
How to Have a Less Adversarial Divorce in Carlsbad
Are you wondering if it’s possible to have a less adversarial divorce in Carlsbad? Is it possible to reduce the emotional burden and argumentative processes of your divorce? The short answer is “yes” and you may be encouraged to hear it doesn’t require a lot of cooperation from your former spouse. One of the most pervasive myths about divorce is…
How Long Until My Carlsbad Divorce is Final?
We are often asked “How long until my Carlsbad divorce is final?” The shortest period of time for a divorce in the San Diego area is six months and one day from the date of service of the divorce papers upon the respondent. Your divorce will be final when the Judge in your case enters a decree and formalizes the…
How Can We Save Money on the Divorce We Filed in Vista Family Court?
How can we save money on the divorce we filed in Vista Family Court? How do you actually get a divorce completed in the least amount of time and expense? The answer to this question is actually quite straight forward: work to resolve every difference of opinion as quickly and efficiently as possible. The fact is a divorce cannot be…
What if You Aren’t Satisfied with the Orders of a North County Family Law Judge?
What happens if you aren’t satisfied with the orders of a North County Family Law Judge? This question embodies an important issue for those who have just come out of a ruling, and for those who have yet to begin the divorce process. There is rarely a “win” or “lose” decision in family law. Our Judges seek a fair “middle…
Options to Resolve Spousal Support Disputes
What are some of the available options to resolve spousal support disputes in a North County or Carlsbad divorce? Spousal support is not as clearly defined in California law as child support, and this can lead to contentious disputes between the parties. There is a spectrum of control, time and cost associated with these disputes. The fastest and least expensive…
What is a Mandatory Settlement Conference in a Carlsbad Divorce?
What is a Mandatory Settlement Conference in a Carlsbad divorce? Is this necessary in every case? A mandatory settlement conference is a meeting between the former spouses and their attorneys prior to the beginning of trial proceedings in your divorce. The conference is designed to reduce the burdens on a family law court that is already overburdened by helping to…
How to Reduce the Odds of a Post Divorce Decree Modification
Are you wondering how to reduce the odds of a post divorce decree modification in North County or Carlsbad family law courts? You have learned the process of a divorce is very challenging. There are many issues where you and your former spouse have substantial disagreement. The question isn’t only “How can we get things resolved and complete a divorce?” …