Sacramento Family Law Blog

Mediation is an alternative to court litigation, and many couples choose this method when going through a divorce. Not only is it less expensive and quicker than litigation, but it has numerous other advantages. Couples get the most out of mediation when they...

Wealth has ties to divorce statistics in numerous ways. However, while some people expect that higher assets always equal more fighting, that is not necessarily the case. In what ways do finances affect divorce, though? Where do the most volatile arguments about...

The big shift within the legal system to prefer shared parenting has its roots in the basic concept of doing what is best for the children in a situation. The idea that kids benefit the most from having good relationships with both parents is nothing new, but the...

While some states do not offer the option of legal separation, California does. The process is similar to a divorce, except that you are not legally ending your marriage. That binding contract still remains. However, through the process, you can divide assets and set...

If your soon-to-be-ex-spouse carries health insurance on you, then you must plan ahead for what happens once the divorce is final. As soon as that happens, you will lose your coverage in most cases. WebMD notes that it is a good idea to think ahead and do your...

When you are in a marriage with someone in California and feel as if the person you married is a danger to you, you may decide to seek a domestic violence restraining order. A domestic violence restraining order is a court order that restricts the person you fear from...

Not all forms of domestic violence are physical. A spouse who gaslights you may never strike you or raise a hand against you. Instead, he or she takes away your sense of self and your autonomy by making you question your own reality. According to Psychology Today, the...

When going through a divorce, you want to ensure that your spouse does not try to cheat you out of your proper share of assets. This means keeping an eye on every possible place that he or she could hide assets, including their digital wallet. The underside of crypto...

Over the years, studies have shown that shared or joint custody tends to have the biggest benefit for children of divorce. Thus, many parents want to try it out. But will shared custody work for every family or every situation? Unfortunately, the answer is no. Shared...

When your California marriage ends, you may feel a high level of disdain or contempt for your one-time partner. Yet, the more contentious the relationship between you and your child’s other p[errant is, the more likely your child is to feel the effects of it....