Sacramento Family Law Blog
How can an attorney help a domestic violence victim?
Many people in the Sacramento are the victim of domestic violence. It is estimated that at least a third of women have been the victim of physical abuse by a partner and many are also harmed sexually and emotionally. These victims often have a hard time getting away...
Can my abusive spouse get custody if there was no conviction?
Custody disputes can be traumatic experiences for anyone, but if your spouse has a history of domestic abuse, the added anxiety can be debilitating. California law provides that convicted offenders may not receive custody without demonstrating with a preponderance of...
How does cooperating with your co-parent help your child?
California parents have a lot to work out when finalizing matters of divorce. Above all else, you should value your child and how they will react. You should prioritize their mental and emotional well-being. How does working with a co-parent factor into this? Can...
Emergency protective orders – An overview
From time to time, nearly all married couples face some type of disagreement. In some cases, such tiffs may turn into more serious arguments. Should things become threatening or otherwise physical, however, law enforcement may respond to help diffuse the situation....
What should I keep in mind when creating a parenting plan?
You have a lot of freedom when creating a parenting plan. You and your children's other parent need to work together on it because the court will demand you reach an agreement. Other than that, though, you can do pretty much whatever works best for your family without...
Who can benefit from a prenuptial agreement?
You may believe that only people who are exceptionally wealthy, have been married more than once or who are older can benefit from a prenuptial agreement. However, this is not true. Even if you are young and planning your first marriage, you may still benefit from...
Watch out for these 3 signs of emotional abuse
On our blog, we have already discussed gaslighting as a common form of emotional abuse. However, there are many other forms that emotional abuse can take. It can be difficult for you to recognize when a spouse is abusing you emotionally because the mistreatment is not...
Depression after ending a long-term marriage
The decision to get a divorce is easy for some couples, especially when there is a mutual understanding that it is time to move on and neither party wants to stay in the relationship. On the other hand, there are times when it is very difficult for some people to...
How do same-sex couples benefit from a mediated divorce?
If you and your same-sex spouse have begun thinking about divorce, you may wish to consider mediating it rather than litigating it. Not only does mediation represent a more amicable way to divorce, it also gives you both the opportunity to maintain control of your...
What is a collaborative divorce?
Divorce can be many things, but there is one thing it normally is not: pleasant. Generally, there are many negative emotions surrounding a divorce, and this is prior to digging into the legalese of it. However, if you can manage to keep a working relationship with...