San Diego Divorce Attorneys Blog

February 24, 2023

How to Keep Your High Net Worth Divorce Low Profile

If you are caught in a divorce where a lot of assets are being divided between you and your spouse, this can be a difficult situation to find yourself in. With property, stocks, and other financial interests involved, a lot can be at stake.

Usually, in such high asset divorces, it is in each party’s best interest to keep quiet about the divorce circumstances and details. This can be to allow time for emotional processing and healing and to protect other family members, such as children. Keeping the private details of your divorce confidential can also give you an advantage in negotiations.

Overall, understanding strategies to keep your divorce confidential and private can go a long way towards protecting the interests of you and your family.

February 17, 2023

How to Get a Fast and Friendly Divorce in California

By Bickford Blado & Botros

How to Get a Fast and Friendly Divorce in California

Sometimes long-term partnerships, such as marriages, do not work out. This is completely natural, and a lot of marriages can end on good terms. Usually, when considering getting a divorce, most people wonder how they can get it over with quickly so that they can move on with their lives. The urge to get back to a new normal is common.

Perhaps you and your spouse have both decided that getting a divorce is the best thing for your family. You have sorted out your differences, and you are still in strong and clear communication. In that situation, a relatively fast and easy divorce in San Diego can be perfectly attainable.

February 10, 2023

What Can I Do If My Spouse Has Gotten Physically Abusive?

By Bickford Blado & Botros

What Can I Do If My Spouse Has Gotten Physically Abusive?

Having a stressful home life can be mentally and physically exhausting. Everyone deserves to have a safe place where they can feel comfortable, heard, and supported. Unfortunately, in the United States, nearly 20 people experience physical abuse per minute. If you are in a similar situation at home that entails abuse of any kind, you are not alone, and you can get help.

February 3, 2023

What Do I Need to Get Full Custody of My Child in California?

By Bickford Blado & Botros

What Do I Need to Get Full Custody of My Child in California?

Going through a California divorce can be extremely difficult, especially when there are children involved. During this time, you want to shelter your children, make sure that they are comfortable with the transition happening in your family, and be confident that they will continue to thrive after the separation is finalized. However, in some situations, the best way to do that is to remove the other spouse from the picture on a full-time basis.

January 27, 2023

What Is Interstate Discovery and How Will It Affect a Divorce?

By Bickford Blado & Botros

What Is Interstate Discovery and How Will It Affect a Divorce?

Although it can take time, out-of-state discovery is becoming increasingly important for many legal issues, especially those concerning divorce cases. Interstate discovery is increasing as internet-facilitated communication expands, opening up new avenues for the communication of legal materials as well. Fortunately, the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA) can assist in standardizing the procedure for eliciting testimony and evidence from parties located outside of California’s jurisdiction.

January 20, 2023

Common Reasons People File for Divorce in California

By Bickford Blado & Botros

Common Reasons People File for Divorce in California

No one gets married expecting to get a divorce, but sometimes ending a marriage may be necessary. The reasons for getting a divorce are unique to each situation. However, the underlying causes for a divorce filing can give some context for how these proceedings unfold.

January 13, 2023

Can Child Custody Be Re-Negotiated in California?

By Bickford Blado & Botros

Can Child Custody Be Re-Negotiated in California?

Child custody issues can become increasingly difficult during divorce proceedings. The choice of which parent will have full custody is left to the court’s discretion. The judgments made by the court to carry out these agreements differ from case to case because every custody scenario is unique. Although seemingly finite, child custody agreements can be negotiated and redefined based on situational changes with either or both parents.

January 6, 2023

How Is Spousal Support Decided in California?

By Bickford Blado & Botros

How Is Spousal Support Decided in California?

Divorce is a complex legal process, and legal separation might involve several new systems that must be adapted. When adjusting to a fresh divorce, dividing assets, setting up child visitation plans, and separating joint bank accounts are expected parts of the separation process. Spousal support is one of the most hotly contested aspects of a divorce settlement. It is critical for anyone getting divorced to comprehend how these payment schedules are made and assigned during the settlement process.

December 23, 2022

How to Complete a Family Law Appeal

By Bickford Blado & Botros

How to Complete a Family Law Appeal

Navigating family law cases in court can be difficult because these cases often involve heavy emotions, even in the best circumstances. Those emotions can be even more heightened if you receive a court decision that is not in your favor. If you believe the decision made by the courts in your case is unfair, the team at Bickford Blado & Botros can help you with an appeal.

December 16, 2022

What to Know About Child Support

By Bickford Blado & Botros

What to Know About Child Support

Divorce is a difficult process, even if the former couple is able to be respectful and work together to find the best solutions. In many cases, children suffer the most during a divorce because their lives are turned upside down and they have no control over the circumstances. It is essential during a divorce involving children that their needs are met and that they continue to be cared for effectively. This is often accomplished through child support. If you are dealing with a divorce and need assistance with child support, the expert team at Bickford Blado & Botros can help.