Family Law
Folsom-based family law representation across Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Amador Counties. Compassionate, client-focused counsel for divorce, custody, support, and beyond.
Personal matters,
experienced counsel
Family law matters involve some of the most personal and emotionally charged legal issues a person can face. From our office in Folsom, Scharf Law, P.C. represents clients across Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Amador Counties through divorce, child custody, support, and related matters that have lasting effects on your family’s future.
We provide steady guidance and zealous advocacy at every stage — helping you make informed decisions and move forward with clarity. Active member of the California State Bar (Bar #244097), admitted 2006.
How we can help
Whether you are in the early stages of a legal issue or need help enforcing or modifying an existing order, we represent clients in the following areas.
Divorce
Steady representation through every stage of the divorce process — property division, support, custody, and the road forward.
Learn more →High-Asset Divorce
Sophisticated representation for complex marital estates — business interests, executive compensation, real estate portfolios, and tracing of separate property.
Learn more →Legal Separation
For couples who are not ready for divorce, an agreement that addresses finances, custody, and support while keeping the marriage legally intact.
Learn more →Child Custody & Visitation
Custody and visitation arrangements that prioritize the child’s best interests while protecting parental rights.
Learn more →Child Support
Whether you are seeking support or being asked to pay, we work to ensure orders are fair, accurate, and enforceable.
Learn more →Spousal Support
Establishing, modifying, or enforcing spousal support orders that reflect the financial realities of both parties.
Learn more →Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Representation for those seeking the protection of a DVRO and for those defending against allegations — with prompt, thorough preparation.
Learn more →Parentage (Paternity)
Establishing legal parentage — foundational for asserting custody, visitation, and support rights.
Learn more →Division of Property & Debts
Working toward a fair and equitable division of marital assets and liabilities, including real estate, retirement accounts, and shared debt.
Learn more →Watts Charges & Epstein Credits
California rules that govern post-separation use of the family home and reimbursement for community-debt payments — raised, defended, or factored into settlement.
Learn more →Prenuptial Agreements
Clear, enforceable agreements before marriage to protect what matters to you and your family.
Learn more →Adoption
Stepparent, agency, and independent adoption matters guided from petition to finalization.
Learn more →Steady support, real advocacy
Family law involves some of the most challenging and emotionally complex moments in a person’s life — you don’t have to face them alone. Owner and Managing Attorney Taryn Scharf brings both compassion and zealous advocacy to every case, working to protect your rights inside and outside the courtroom.
We focus on clear guidance, honest communication, and tailored strategies for your situation. Whether you are dealing with divorce, custody, support, or another family matter, we’re here to help you move forward with stability and confidence.
Across the region
Scharf Law, P.C. is based in Folsom and serves families throughout the greater Sacramento region.
Common questions about family law in California
What does a family law attorney handle in California?
Family law covers the legal side of family relationships: divorce and legal separation, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, division of community property and debts, domestic violence restraining orders, parentage for unmarried parents, prenuptial agreements, and adoption. Scharf Law, P.C. handles each of these from its Folsom office for families in Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Amador Counties.
Do I have to go to court to resolve a family law matter?
Not always. Many California family law cases settle through negotiation, mediation, or a written agreement that the court enters as a judgment without a contested trial. Custody disputes must go through court-connected mediation before a judge decides them. When the other side will not agree, or safety is at issue, litigation is available and we prepare for it from the start.
How long does a family law case take?
It depends on the issue and how much the parties agree. A California divorce cannot be finalized sooner than six months after the petition is served, even when everything is agreed. Requests for custody, support, or a restraining order are typically heard within weeks. Contested cases involving property, business interests, or custody evaluations can take a year or more.
What does it cost to hire a family law attorney?
Most family law representation in California is billed hourly against an advance retainer, and the total depends on how contested the case becomes. Estate planning at Scharf Law, P.C. is offered at published flat fees. The initial consultation is a paid meeting with the attorney, quoted when you book. We discuss fees, retainers, and ways to control cost at that consultation and confirm everything in a written engagement letter before work begins.
Which counties does Scharf Law, P.C. serve?
Scharf Law, P.C. is based in Folsom, California, and appears in the family courts of Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Amador Counties. Attorney Taryn M. Scharf was admitted to the California State Bar in 2006 (Bar #244097).
General information about California law, reviewed by attorney Taryn M. Scharf (CA State Bar #244097), Scharf Law, P.C., Folsom, CA. It is not legal advice for any specific situation. Ask about your case or call (916) 782-3900.
Ready to discuss your
family law matter?
Schedule a confidential consultation. We’ll talk through your situation and the options available to you.
Request a Consultation (916) 782-3900
Scharf Law, P.C. — 2330 E Bidwell St, Suite 110, Folsom, CA 95630-3897
— (916) 782-3900
Taryn M. Scharf, Esq. — CA State Bar #244097
This website is an advertisement for legal services. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Viewing this website, submitting a contact form, or calling our office does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. No outcome is guaranteed; every case turns on its own facts. Photographs other than those of the attorney and staff are stock images and do not depict actual clients. Privacy Policy
© 2026 Scharf Law, P.C. All rights reserved.
This website was designed & built by
