The following information is not meant to serve as advice but meant to inform regarding certain parts of a Dissolution. For information regarding your specific case, please schedule a consultation with our Managing Attorney Scharf Law, P.C., Taryn M. Scharf.
Emotions tend to run high during the Dissolution of a Marriage, or “Divorce,” process which can impede your ability to make clear decisions. Retaining and seeking counsel is essential to ensure you are being properly guided and informed through this process. The proceedings of a divorce can be rather quick or highly complex depending on the parties involved.
Issues such as child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, and attorney’s fees may need to be resolved during the dissolution process. These matters can be addressed through agreements between the parties or requests for court orders.
In California, a divorce cannot be finalized without a full and honest exchange of financial information. This is done through a formal process called the Declaration of Disclosure. This is a mandatory requirement, and our California law firm will ensure it is completed accurately to protect your interests.
The petitioner must have a non-party member to the case properly serve the Opposing Party or “Respondent,” with the filed documentation. The respondent must respond within 30 days of being served or the petitioner may proceed by default.
The dissolution process is initiated by the filing of a petition for dissolution. The documents must include specific details such as the date of marriage, date of separation, duration of the marriage, number and details of any children, and other relevant information. The party who filed the petition is known as the “Petitioner.”
Throughout the divorce process, as financial disclosures are provided and points of contention are detailed, Scharf Law, P.C. prioritizes settling matters outside of the courtroom. We find that this approach often saves our clients stress and expense, and—most importantly—keeps them in control of the outcome.
Comprehensive Representation for All Family Law Matters
During a divorce or separation, various issues are likely to arise. Our team is prepared and ready to assist you with all of these potential challenges, including:
Spousal Support (Alimony)
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs)
Child Support
Child Custody and Visitation
Property and Debt Division
Our Folsom-based team is equipped with over thirty years of combined legal experience. We are knowledgeable, communicative, and dedicated to ensuring that our clients understand every step of the process.
We are here to protect your rights and set you up for success.
Scharf Law, P.C. understands that divorces can be complex, emotional, and contentious. From our Folsom office, we provide the clear, informed guidance clients in Sacramento, Placer, and El Dorado counties need to navigate this process.
Our primary goal is to resolve matters outside of the courtroom through skilled negotiation.
However, we understand that litigation cannot always be avoided. Owner and Managing Attorney, Taryn M. Scharf, is a seasoned litigator with over 20 years of trial experience. She is confident in the courtroom, and her aggressive, well-prepared representation leads to positive results.
Our team is confident in the courtroom and our experienced representation leads to positive results.
