Our office gets questions on uncontested divorces all the time. Here is a list of the most commonly asked questions on an uncontested divorce. What is an uncontested divorce? A divorce is simple. It is a divorce where the parties fully agree on all aspects of their case including property division, support, and time with …
A QDRO is called a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, or sometimes a Domestic Relations Order is a type of Court order that is used to divide certain types of retirement plans. One must obtain a QDRO from a QDRO Attorney in Sacramento to divide and obtain a share of their pension in a divorce. What …
Below are some questions that our office typically gets on the issue of domestic violence restraining orders (called a DVRO for short) in Sacramento. What type of Abuse would qualify me for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order? Abuse is broadly defined in California. You do not need physical abuse to get a restraining order in …
Below are the most frequently asked questions in the area of grandparent visitation in Sacramento, Third Party Visitation and Third-Party Custody Petitions in Sacramento. What Standard Applies in Grandparent visitations cases? Visitation is different from regular custody type cases, which apply the best interest standard. In visitation cases, the grandparent seeking visitation of their grandchild …
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Both child support and spousal support are influenced heavily by guideline statutory formulas. For child support, child support is calculated by support guidelines. Support guidelines are a presumptively correct amount of child support that the payor party will have to pay the other party. Occasionally, the Court may decide under certain circumstances to deviate from …
Our office frequently gets the following questions on custody. What Standard Applies for Child Custody? Child custody law is based on the best interest of the child. That is the standard that applies to virtually all child custody Court hearings. What is the process of getting Child Custody in Sacramento County, El Dorado County, Placer …
Have questions about Separation & Divorce? These are the most common questions that we get from our clients: What couples typically obtain a Legal Separation? Couples choose a legal separation over a divorce for many reasons. There are three common reasons for seeking a legal separation instead of a divorce. First, couples who are not …
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In the area of spousal support and child support, your ex partner’s income makes a world of difference. If your ex earns less than you do, then you’re likely to pay support. But what can be done when your spouse or former spouse refuses to work? Enter a solution known as the Gavron Warning. A …
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You’re in an abusive relationship and finally found the courage to separate. The decision was difficult enough to make by itself. Now, your friends and family are letting you know you could have to split your pension or retirement. How much of this is true? Generally, one has to split their pension and retirement with …
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