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 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...
Why Mutual Domestic Violence Restraining Orders are a Terrible Idea.
When a relationship has become volatile, dangerous, or even violent, requesting a restraining order is often the best decision. However, although getting a restraining order in California may seem simple and straightforward, there are some technicalities that can complicate matters considerably. Mutual Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in California After a...
What is a Family Law Trial?
A trial is a full hearing concerning disputed issues involving witnesses and other admissible evidence. At the end of the trial, the judge will make a ruling. Hughes Law Group attorneys regularly handle divorce and custody trials in Sacramento, Placer and Yolo Counties. Family law trials should be rare. They...
Is what I tell a divorce lawyer confidential?
This is a common question we get at Hughes Law Group. Tell your divorce attorney your true concerns and be candid with your goals and your reasons. It is essential that you can reveal the facts of your case without the concern that this information will ever be disclosed. Lawyers...
What issues can be resolved in a California divorce?
The Family Court is a Court of limited jurisdiction. It does not involve all disputes between married persons. In general, the Family Court is limited to resolving issues of child custody, community property, child support, spousal support (alimony), attorney fees necessary for representation, and enforcement of orders and domestic violence...