Did you know you are financially accountable to your ex until the divorce is final? What is a fiduciary duty and how does it govern the behavior of former spouses during a divorce in Carlsbad or anywhere in Carlsbad? It is important to understand all aspects of a divorce in Carlsbad, especially when it comes to money. There are countless…
Property Division
What Happens to Carlsbad Business Owners in a Divorce
What happens to Carlsbad business owners in a divorce? How is the ownership of a business handled in a North County San Diego divorce? What happens to the business itself? Can the company continue to operate during and after the divorce? Solo business owners worry about how their company will be handled in a divorce. You’ve invested your money, time,…
How Can a Cell Phone Impact Your Carlsbad Divorce?
How can modern technology such as your cell phone impact your Carlsbad divorce? Electronic trails may help to prove the existence of non-disclosed financial accounts, domestic violence and the existence of emotional abuse and controlling behaviors. What information can electronic records provide and how could it affect crucial outcomes such as child custody or property division? Text messages and emails…
Dealing with Retirement Funds During Divorce Negotiations
Dealing with retirement funds during divorce negotiations is especially important in a “Gray Divorce” or divorce over 50. While the overall divorce rate in California and around the country has remained fairly stable in recent years, divorces among older couples has increased sharply. Between 1990 and 2014, the rate of divorces involving people over the age of 50 doubled, and…
Having a Child Before Marriage no Longer Means a Higher Divorce Rate
Having a child before marriage no longer means a higher divorce rate in California. California couples whose marriages end in divorce can often point to a variety of factors that caused the split. For years, it was believed that a couple having a child prior to marriage was a sign for an eventual parting of the ways. However, new information is…
Property Division in a Divorce Isn’t Simply a 50% Division of All Assets
Property division in a divorce isn’t simply a 50% division of all assets. Generally speaking, the court is seeking a fair and equal division of community property between the former spouses. Part of the art and experience our attorneys bring to the table during any divorce are the creative solutions necessary to achieve a fair property division using “offsetting assets.”…
I bought my wife a car; now she wants a divorce…
Q: For my wife’s birthday this year I bought her a new car at Carlsbad Car Country using some of our savings. Now she moved to LaCosta with her boyfriend. Can I buy myself a new car as a similar ‘gift’ with the remaining savings to help me celebrate Christmas? A: The best information from an experienced divorce lawyer will…