How to Characterize Assets Acquired During Marriage. A Guide for Sacramento and Placer County Divorce.
Sacramento County divorce attorneys regularly confront property division disputes, particularly when determining whether marital assets acquired during marriage are considered community or separate property. Whether the issue involves real estate, employment bonuses, retirement benefits, or investment accounts, California’s community property system requires careful tracing of funds and contributions to determine...
How Do Sacramento and Placer County Courts Determine Temporary Spousal Support?
Experienced Sacramento and Placer County divorce attorneys understand that temporary spousal support shapes long-term financial realities in a divorce. The initial support order often sets the precedent for future financial obligations. While labeled “temporary,” these early awards can still carry lasting implications. Preparation for the first hearing on temporary support...
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 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...
How to File for Divorce in Placer County, California (and how an experienced family law attorney can help).
Divorce can be both emotionally taxing and legally complex, particularly if you're unfamiliar with family law. In Placer County, California, navigating the legal process can seem daunting, but with the guidance of an experienced divorce attorney, it becomes much more manageable. Whether you're pursuing a contested or uncontested divorce, an...
Divorce Grounds in California
What is a no-fault divorce? Can you file for separation under multiple grounds? What is the difference between no-fault and irreconcilable differences? In California, the parties do not have to explain why their marriage is ending; neither party has to prove “fault”. The parties do not have to wait before...
How to Get a California Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO)
Are you currently in an abusive relationship? Do you need immediate assistance obtaining an emergency order, a temporary restraining order, or a long-term domestic violence restraining order? Taking the steps to free yourself from a dangerous relationship can be scary, but there are many professionals who are ready and...
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...