How much spousal support will be awarded in your divorce in San Diego or North County? While the laws of California provide the Judge in your case with many legal underpinnings with which to decide your unique circumstances there is actually no formula to calculate the amount and duration of spousal support in a California divorce. There are two types…
Spousal Support
How Will the Length of Your Marriage Affect Spousal Support
How will the length of your marriage affect spousal support during and after your divorce in Carlsbad or North County? How long do you have to be married in California to qualify for spousal support and how is the amount of spousal support determined? In some cases the parties in question have only been married for a few years. In…
Is Mediation a Strategy You Should Consider in Your Divorce?
Is mediation a strategy you should consider in your divorce? Why is mediation such an effective tool and how can it help in your own divorce case? Let’s begin with a few important facts: The greatest factor that determines the cost and time associated with a divorce is the ability of the parties to work through areas of disagreement to…
Spousal Support and the Ability to Work During and After a Divorce
A recent case in a California appellate court helps to shed some light on spousal support and the ability to work if you are to receive support during and after a divorce. The case in the Second District Court of Appeals shows the burden proof on a party who claims they cannot gain meaningful work is on the party requesting…
Don’t Wait to Take Action to Modify Support Orders in North County
You shouldn’t wait to take action to modify support orders in North County. The recent impact of COVID-19 on the Courts and their resulting closure for several weeks has had a significant impact on an already heavy case load. This makes it more important than ever to seek the advice and sound counsel of Burke & Domercq as to how…
Reducing Spousal Support through Vocational Evaluation
We are often asked “What should I do if I want to minimize the amount of support I have to pay my soon to be ex-wife? Contact the Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq and learn more about reducing spousal support after a divorce through vocational evaluation. There are actually a number of legal ways to reduce the…
Dispute over the Amount or Duration of Spousal Support in Carlsbad Divorce
Are you involved in a dispute over the amount or duration of spousal support in a North County or Carlsbad divorce? Spousal support is one of the issues which often causes disagreement between divorcing couples here in Carlsbad. Unlike child support, which is based upon established guidelines (for the most part), spousal support is much more “negotiable” and is based…
How You Approach Your Divorce has Short and Long Term Consequences
How you approach your divorce has short and long term consequences you may not be aware of, especially if you have children. The manner with which the parties conduct themselves during the divorce process will have a significant impact on not only their emotional journey through the divorce itself, but their long term happiness as well. Divorce is obviously an…
Gray Divorce or Divorce after the Age of 50 in Carlsbad
Gray divorce or divorce after the age of 50 in Carlsbad continues to be on the rise. The Washington Post recently noted that the divorce rate for those over the age of 50 – often referred to as “Gray Divorce” – has more than doubled since 1990. Statistics show more than half of these marriages are the first marriage for…
How will the Finances Work During Your Divorce?
How will the finances work during your divorce? It is important to give careful consideration to your finances and to take important steps to prepare for an impending divorce. It is important to understand that each spouse owes the other a “fiduciary duty” when it comes to every financial aspect of the divorce. This requires each spouse to “act in…