Services
Practice Areas
We provide comprehensive legal representation across family law, estate planning, and protective orders. Our experienced team is dedicated to protecting your rights and achieving the best possible outcomes.
Divorce
Expert guidance through every step of the divorce process, from initial consultation to final settlement and decree.
Child Custody & Visitation
We advocate for arrangements that serve the best interests of your children while protecting your parental rights.
Child Support
Fair and enforceable child support agreements that ensure financial stability for your children's wellbeing.
Spousal Support
Skillful negotiation and advocacy for fair spousal support arrangements that reflect current circumstances.
Property & Debt Division
Aggressive representation to ensure equitable division of marital assets and fair allocation of liabilities.
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Immediate legal protection and representation to keep you and your children safe from abuse and harassment.
Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
Legal remedies to protect you from unwanted contact, threats, or harassment in non-domestic situations.
Estate Planning
Comprehensive estate planning services to protect your assets and ensure your wishes are legally documented and honored.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In California, there is a mandatory six-month waiting period from the date the respondent is served before the divorce can be finalized. Even if you reach an agreement quickly, you will not be legally single until this period expires.
Legal separation allows you to resolve issues like property division and support while remaining legally married. This is often chosen for religious reasons or to maintain certain benefits like health insurance. Unlike a divorce, there is no six-month waiting period for a legal separation to become effective.
Yes. In El Dorado County, if parents cannot agree on a parenting plan, they are required to attend Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC). Unlike some other counties, El Dorado is a "recommending" county, meaning if you don't reach an agreement, the counselor will submit a written recommendation to the judge.
There is no fixed age where a child "chooses," but California law states that if a child is of "sufficient age and capacity to reason" (often considered around age 14), the court must consider their preference. However, the judge always makes the final decision based on the child's best interests.
California uses a statewide "guideline" formula. It primarily looks at both parents' monthly net disposable income and the percentage of time each parent spends with the children.
For marriages lasting less than 10 years, support is generally paid for half the length of the marriage. For "long-term" marriages (10+ years), the court has more discretion and may not set a specific termination date at the start.