North County Vista Divorce & Family Law Blog

Please note that we are not tax attorneys and therefore the below is informational only when working towards a divorce agreement.  Ultimately, all deductions or tax credits associated with a dependent is governed by the rules and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service and the applicable State taxing authorities. It... Read More

The “valuation” of the marital interest in a closely-held business or professional practice is one of the central keys to a divorce that involves business ownership. What is the genuine value of the ownership interest in the business?  How do you work through the fog of half-truths and strategies designed... Read More

My practical definition of the date of separation in a divorce is the day that the marital couple stopped being a community in the eyes of the law. The Court’s have been struggling to define this date of separation for many years and have issued many opinions on the subject,... Read More

What should you do if things appear to be headed in the wrong direction?  Our consulting conference will help you to be organized, efficient and in command of the proceedings whenever possible. We will help you to understand how to ask for what you want, and when. Your consulting conference... Read More

Are you working through the process of a divorce in North County San Diego? Are you required to attend a hearing at the Courthouse? What would be the impact on the success of your hearing if you were able to meet with a “coach” ahead of time who could tell... Read More

The laws of the State of California and the local practices of the Courts here in San Diego, including the Courthouse here in Vista, have clearly established that it is important for a child to spend quality time with each parent before, during, and after a divorce. Our Courts are... Read More

How can you reduce the cost of a divorce, while ensuring that you complete the divorce quickly and properly? The State of California tells us that more than 80% of divorces in our State begin with the parties attempting to file a divorce on their own.  The experience along the way... Read More

What should you do when you get stuck in the process of trying to file your own divorce in North County San Diego? The State of California tells us that more than 80% of people seeking a divorce in our state begin the process by attempting to complete the process on their... Read More