While many offices are closed during this unfortunate and difficult time, Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP will remain open as our attorneys and staff work remotely. We have extensive experience operating our law from various locations, and we have the technology to support that effort. Our attorneys are available by phone, email, and videoconference. Our phone system is fully operational, and… READ MORE
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Treatment of Severance Pay in San Diego Divorce and Support Cases
Loss of employment is an incredibly stressful and difficult experience. Combined with a divorce, it can become even more challenging and confusing. If a spouse’s employment ends with severance pay, the question arises as to whether an ex-spouse has a right to a portion of that severance pay. There are several possibilities that may occur to treat severance pay: It could… READ MORE
What’s Emotionally Worse: A High-Conflict Marriage or Divorce?
A recent Harvard study answered the question in a decades-long “happiness” study Harvard recently revealed its multi-generational study looking into what makes people happy. Was it money? Fame? No, the overwhelming majority of people found the greatest level of happiness in the relationships they shared with other people. Notably, the study took place over 80 years. So what does this have… READ MORE
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Mr. Wilkinson Featured on Nationwide Article about Best Cities for Lawyers San Diego Divorce Lawyers – Confidential Consultations David Wilkinson was recently featured in a nationally-distributed article by a well-known and highly linked website known as “Value Penguin”. The article focuses on the top 100 cities for lawyers to live in based on several factors including average salary, number of attorney jobs,… READ MORE
Meaning of Cohabitation in Family Law Support Cases
In a recent, unpublished case IRMO Wollard (2nd Dist., Div. 6, January 14, 2014), the California Court of Appeals heard a case involving a post-judgment motion relating to a former wife’s cohabitation with another man. The case had to do with modification proceedings stemming from a spousal support order in a divorce judgment. The parties judgment required the Husband to… READ MORE
For Our Attorney Colleagues – Conflict Check Software
Valuable Resource for Attorneys – Client Conflict Check This article is for the many lawyer colleagues throughout the country that visit our website for useful information about family law. There is an exceptional resource that has become recently available for attorneys to efficiently check for conflicts of interest. Client Conflict Check provides a cloud-based, extremely fast system that allows attorneys in… READ MORE
When Does A Domestic Partnership Need To Be Filed To Perfect A Partner’s Interest In Retirement Benefits:
In the case of Burnham v. CalPERS, (2012) 208 Cal. App. 4th 1576, the parties did not register their domestic partnership during the lifetime of one of the partners. The Court of Appeal ruled that if a domestic partnership is not registered with the Secretary of State until after the passing of one of the partners, the subsequent filing will… READ MORE
Speak with a Divorce Attorney
Many people contemplating divorce and living in areas throughout San Diego County, including La Jolla, Solana Beach and Carmel Valley are curious as to the process of divorce. We offer a confidential initial consultation to explain the process of divorce, custody, legal separation or other family law issues in a language that is clear and understandable. At the law firm of… READ MORE