Avoid Common Pitfalls in Family Law: Tips for Self-Represented Parties in Sacramento and Placer Counties
Managing a family law case in California can feel intimidating, especially for individuals who choose to represent themselves, commonly called "pro pers”. While taking a DIY approach may seem like a cost-saving solution, it often leads to significant challenges and costly mistakes that can delay or derail a case. With...
How Sacramento and Placer County Attorneys Modify Spousal Support Orders: A Step-by-Step Guide
Spousal support, formerly known as alimony, is a key component of many divorce settlements and judgments in California. However, changes in financial circumstances may require adjustments to existing spousal support orders. Given the rising cost of living and changing employment opportunities in Sacramento and Placer County, modifications to spousal support...
Proven Strategies by Sacramento and Placer County Custody Attorneys: 15 Top Tips for Mediation Success
How to Prepare for Child Custody Mediation In Sacramento and Placer County. In every disputed child custody case, the court mandates Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC) before issuing permanent custody orders. CCRC can be ordered through Family Court Services (FCS) at the courthouse or through Private Child Custody Recommending Counseling...
What to Expect When Starting a Custody Case in Sacramento County, California (And How an Experienced Family Law Attorney Can Help)
Navigating a custody case in Sacramento County can be overwhelming, especially if you're unfamiliar with the legal system. The process can be emotionally draining and legally complex, involving paperwork, court appearances, and negotiations. In California, custody cases focus on determining the best interests of the child, maintaining a continuing relationship...
How Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Impact Child Custody and Divorce Cases
If you or someone you know is facing the difficult realities of domestic violence, our compassionate and experienced domestic abuse lawyers in Sacramento and Placer Counties are here to help. We have extensive experience in guiding clients through the complex process of obtaining Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs), protecting their...
Navigating Finances During Separation and Divorce: Understanding Epstein Credits, Watts Charges, and Offsets for Joint Expenses and Bills
Divorce can be complex, especially when it comes to splitting finances. In California, two terms often come up in divorce proceedings: Epstein Credits and Watts Charges. With a clear understanding of these concepts, you can be far better prepared to navigate the division of a marital estate. Epstein Credits Explained...
Developing a Shared Parenting Plan
If you share children with another parent, you will eventually need to resolve custody issues and work on the terms of a marital settlement agreement or a parenting agreement. Even in the best of circumstances with amicable former partners, having a written and working parenting plan makes life easier for parents and...
COVID-19 and Child Relocation
The pandemic has resulted in a major migration for many people. In the last nine months alone, more than eight million people have uprooted and moved back in with family or to find cheaper living arrangements. Many Bay Area residents are moving with their children to Sacramento County and Placer County. Due...
Same-Sex Marriage Divorce and Child Custody Disputes
The landmark case Obergefell v. Hodges, decided in 2015 by the U.S. Supreme Court, granted long overdue rights to same-sex couples. These rights include the right to marry, and consequently, the right to divorce. For same-sex couples, getting divorced in California generally follows the same process as it does for opposite-sex...
Holiday Visitation Disputes in the COVID-19 Era
If you split shared physical custody of your children with your ex-spouse or former partner, do you have a working agreement regarding holidays like Hanukkah or Christmas? If you do have holiday provisions in your parenting plan or marital settlement agreement, have you also discussed how circumstances may change due to the...