Sacramento Family Law Blog
2020 doom and gloom causing divorce rate surge
It is hard to escape the memes of 2020 as this year has been especially hard on everyone, including married couples. Early on during the U.S. lockdowns, experts warned that the additional lockdown measures would push more and more married couples to divorce, causing a...
Options for keeping a divorce out of the courts
For some, thoughts of prolonged litigation, a custody battle, hurt feelings and extended emotional distress may themselves cause a hesitation to file for divorce. The options provided by alternative dispute resolution, or ADR, methods in the area of divorce have...
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...