Why is the legal issue of paternity so important in North County family law courts? When a child is born to a married woman the State of California legally assumes her husband to be the father of the child. All legal child custody rights associated with the child are shared between the two during the course of their marriage. When…
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What is Parental Alienation and How Can It Affect Child Custody During and After a Divorce
What is Parental Alienation and how can it affect child custody and parenting time in Carlsbad and North County divorce cases? Parental alienation is a serious child abuse issue and can ultimately affect child custody and parenting time orders. Parental alienation is the effort of one parent to add distance to or interrupt the relationship between a child and the…
Some Things To Think About Before Filing for Divorce in Carlsbad
What are some of the things to think about before filing for divorce in Carlsbad? After decades of representing clients in Carlsbad and North County before our family law courts in Vista we have a few thoughts for those who giving consideration to divorce. The first and most important suggestion would be to understand that anger and emotion almost always…
Modifying Orders After Your Divorce Decree
What is the process for modifying orders after your divorce decree has been issued? Is it possible to seek changes to the orders issued by the judge in your divorce case? Are you looking to seek a reduction or an increase in child support, spousal support or hold your former spouse accountable? When a divorce decree is issued by a…
Shared Child Custody and Parenting Time in Carlsbad
One of the most challenging issues in a North County or Carlsbad divorce can be shared child custody and parenting time. Each parent may have their own goals and perspectives, but there are a few things to know about child custody and parenting time in North County divorce proceedings: 1. The best interest of the child is paramount. California law…
Thinking Through Child Custody and Parenting Time Before a Carlsbad Divorce
Why should you be thinking through child custody and parenting time before a Carlsbad divorce? What are your goals for your child or children after your divorce is completed? How will you protect them throughout the process? What should you expect during the process of completing a divorce in Carlsbad, Encinitas, Vista or Oceanside? Generally speaking child custody and parenting…
When Is Supervised Child Visitation or Parenting Time Necessary?
When is supervised child visitation or parenting time necessary? Child custody and parenting time issues can represent the most contentious areas of many Carlsbad and North County divorce cases. California law establishes the need for a child to regularly spend quality time with each parent following a divorce. What happens when it is unsafe or not in a child’s best…
What are a Few Advantages of Mediation?
What are a few advantages of mediation for those working through a divorce in Carlsbad, Oceanside or Encinitas? Mediation offers several advantages over litigation when seeking to resolve differences during the course of a divorce. The primary benefits of mediation include: You and Your Attorney Have Influence and Control During the Process It’s Confidential and will Not Become Part of…
How are Child Custody Disputes Resolved in North County San Diego?
How are child custody disputes resolved in North County San Diego? How should you approach this emotional and often contentious issue in your divorce? The attorneys at Burke & Domercq each have decades of experience in child custody and parenting time cases here in Carlsbad and throughout North County. Child custody is one of the primary reasons to work with…
Modifying Child Custody and Parenting Time Orders in North County
What is the process for modifying child custody and parenting time orders in North County? The experienced family law and post-decree modification attorneys at Burke & Domercq, APC have represented clients in these cases for decades here in Carlsbad courts. It is quite common for Carlsbad courts to hear child custody and parenting time modification cases. These cases can be…