Mens Family Law & Divorce Attorneys San Diego

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San Diego Men's Divorce Lawyers

When a marriage is about to end, the prospect of filing for a divorce triggers an entire legal process that must be completed in order for the marriage to be dissolved.  Every man who is about to either take this step or who will be on the receiving end of this type of filing must move past any emotional hurdles.  This must be done in order to prepare for several issues to arise that will require the help of San Diego men's divorce lawyers in order to make sure that his rights are defended and enforced.  Below are just a few examples of the types of issues that follow the onset of a San Diego divorce case.

Property Division

California is a community property state, which basically means that the marital estate will be divided as evenly as possible.  However, there are still issues that tend to arise and that must be accounted for, including the disposition of the family home, potential tax issues and the disposition of other, less tangible assets that could be in question depending on the specifics of a married couple's financial picture.

Child Custody

If there are children of the marriage, one of the most difficult battles to face is that which involves child custody.  While most men assume, based on statistics, that there is no hope of obtaining custody of the children, there are cases where a positive outcome can be achieved if the proper evidence is presented and persuasive arguments are made.

Child Support

Regardless of which party wins custody of the children, the issue of child support will arise.  While the actual amount of child support that must be paid on a monthly basis is largely the product of a statutory numerical equation, there are variables that can be present that bring that amount into question.  Examples of these variables include health insurance, medical needs, educational costs and other considerations.

Visitation

The issue of visitation rights is one where courts will generally look to provide both parents with an opportunity to spend time with the children.  Like many other divorce issues, this situation can be complicated by logistics, schedules and other concerns that relate to one parent or another.

Spousal Support

If one party to a divorce desires a spousal support award, the law requires judges to use several factors and variables to come to a decision.  These factors are generally not as specific as they seem, which means that in many cases the issue of spousal support will come down to evidence that is presented and arguments that are offered, much like other divorce-related issues.

Clearly, no two marriages are ever exactly alike.  Therefore, men who face this situation need to make sure that they work diligently to build their case and defend their legal rights.  If this includes you, contact the San Diego men's divorce lawyers at the Men's Legal Center immediately to get this process started.