What are some of the common financial mistakes to avoid in a San Diego divorce? One of the most important reasons to work with the Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq is the ability to avoid costly mistakes based upon emotion or misunderstanding. When you are in the midst of a divorce it can be hard to see…
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Steps to Prepare for a Divorce in Carlsbad
You’ve probably had several discussions with your spouse (and countless reflections within your own mind and heart) about the possibility of a divorce. In some cases, one party is surprised when they are served divorce papers by the other. One thing is certain: if you are considering ending your marriage you need to give consideration to the steps to prepare…
How to Get a Quick Divorce in San Diego
Are you searching for how to get a quick divorce in San Diego? When a couple decides to get a divorce in California, they may be worried that the process could take a long time. However, going through a divorce is different for everyone. If you are able to work through issues with your former spouse in a quick and…
What Happens to Retirement Plans in a Divorce in a San Diego?
What happens to retirement plans in a divorce in San Diego? What happens to Social Security benefits in your divorce? There are many different types of retirement plan vehicles including defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) as well as public employee retirement systems such as CALPers and CalSTRS. Defined contribution plans are a specific account with…
Getting Through a Gray Divorce in San Diego
Are you looking for some suggestions for getting through a gray divorce in San Diego? The highest rate of divorce in the United States today is often referred to as “gray divorce,” those over the age of 50. A gray divorce often involves an underlying marriage of 20 to 30 years (or more). The most common reason given in these…
The Information Your Attorney Will Need for a San Diego Divorce Case
You may be wondering what information your attorney will need for a San Diego divorce case. If this is your first visit to a family law attorney you are probably wondering what to gather and bring to the meeting? The Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq will provide you with a specific list of information to gather for…
Social Security for Stay At Home Spouses After a Divorce in San Diego
Is it possible to qualify for Social Security for stay at home spouses after a divorce in San Diego? What Social Security benefits can a person qualify for if they gave up a career to stay at home to raise children or manage the household? California family law provides many considerations for those who give up their own career to…
Division of Retirement Plans in a San Diego Divorce
How will the division of retirement plans in a San Diego divorce be accomplished? Why is the division of retirement accounts, pension plans, 401(k) accounts, IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEP-IRAs, family owned business and privately funded plans, state employee and teacher’s retirement systems so contentious in California? Retirement accounts are quite often the second largest asset(s) of a couple outside of…
What Will Happen With My 401k and Retirement Plan in Our Carlsbad Divorce?
What will happen with my 401k and retirement plan in our Carlsbad divorce? Retirement and pensions is often something a client hasn’t even thought about when we bring up the subject of property division. “You mean (she/he) gets HALF of my retirement?” Money, especially money associated with retirement, deeply concerns most of our clients. In many cases, especially when the…
When Seniors Get a Divorce in San Diego
Are you approaching or entering retirement and considering the end of your marriage? You’re not alone. Gray divorce rates (when the parties are above the age of 50) have substantially increased over the past decade. What are some of the most important issues when seniors get a divorce in San Diego? Divorce has nearly doubled for those over the age…