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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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