Following a divorce in California, if the couple has children, California courts will determine child custody based on the best interests of the child. To determine a child’s best interests, the court will look to various factors before making a custody decision....
When is sole custody an appropriate arrangement?
When is sole custody an appropriate arrangement?
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...