Sacramento Family Law Blog

It is common to simply refer to child custody as just that, but the reality is a bit more complex. Child custody is comprised of multiple components that are designed to protect the best interest of the child. According to FindLaw, child custody involves both legal...

When California parents divorce, custody is a top priority. The two primary options parents have are joint and sole custody. Each one has its own benefits and drawbacks. Which one benefits your family depends on unique circumstances. Today we will take a look at joint...

When California couples split, tempers tend to flare. People point fingers and sling accusations. They say things in the heat of the moment that they do not mean. Divorce is a painful and hurtful predicament for everyone involved. So how can you keep things amiable?...

More California residents these days consider signing a prenuptial agreement before marriage. They are commonly known as prenups. These agreements help preserve a person's property in the event of a divorce. Though once viewed as a tool for the wealthy, views on...

When California parents divorce, the court decides on support payments. Based on many factors, they give an order to the supporting parent to pay a certain amount every month. But are you locked into that payment forever? Today we will answer that question. The...

When California parents divorce, they must make decisions about child support and custody. If they cannot figure these matters out on their own, the court will decide for them. When the court makes these decisions, they make them based on what is in the child's best...

Why should fathers in California care about establishing paternity? For some, this is an easy question to answer. For others, the answer may not come as fast. In any case, you may find it important to understand how to establish paternity.  VeryWell Family looks...

In a divorce, a custody battle provides extra strain onto an already strained situation.  For most couples, the negative emotions can be overwhelming, but you must come together for the sake of your children. In a case where one spouse has accusations of domestic...

California couples these days may want to hold off before tying the knot. But that does not stop people from wanting to live together. If you choose to live together, this is cohabitation. There are differences between marriage and cohabitation that we will discuss...

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