Roseville and Sacramento Area Divorce Lawyer
Are you seeking a fair and just settlement in your divorce? Do you want an attorney who will fight for your rights, even if that means going to trial? You do not have to settle for cookie-cutter agreements and quick-to-settle divorce lawyers.
I'm divorce attorney Joshua Sutterfield. I am dedicated to providing clients with the legal information they need to pursue the best resolution for their families. Together we can develop a plan that will work for you. Contact my Roseville, California, family law office to schedule an initial consultation.
Call the Law Offices of Joshua A. Sutterfield today. 916-221-4344
Dissolution of Marriage Options
The state of California offers several different options for the dissolution of marriage: Separation (which can lead to divorce at a later date), annulment, or divorce.
Petitioner and Respondent Rights
The party who files for divorce is known as the petitioner, and the other party is knows as the respondent. Once the petitioner has filed for divorce, under California law the respondent has exactly thirty days to respond. If you have been given papers for divorce, it is important to contact a divorce lawyer as soon as possible, so you can make sure your rights are protected.
California No-Fault Divorce
California is a no-fault divorce state, which means either party can file for divorce at any time, with or without the permission of the other party. Once a divorce has been filed, there are many steps that must be taken involving:
- Petition for dissolution
- Division of marital assets (using mediation or litigation)
- Child custody and visitation (using mediation or litigation)
- Child support and spousal support
Division of Property
When it comes to the division or assets, California is a community property state. The courts seek to determine which property is community and which is individual in order to determine what interest each party has in the property. I will help you protect your rights when it comes do the division of property, including a fair share of marital assets.
Contact me
As a member of the Family Law Section of the California State Bar, I understand the intricacies of the divorce process in California. Contact me today to set up an initial consultation and evaluation.
Law Offices of Joshua A. Sutterfield
Roseville Family Law Attorney
3017 Douglas Blvd, Suite 300 1024 Iron Point Road
Roseville, CA 95661 Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: 916-221-4344 Phone: 916-221-4344
Fax: 916-221-4388 Fax: 916-221-4388
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The Law Offices of Joshua A. Sutterfield provide family law services in Placer County, Sacramento County, and El Dorado County, California, and the communities of Roseville, Sacramento, Folsom, Citrus Heights, Orangevale, Carmichael, Loomis, Lincoln, Rocklin, Granite Bay, and El Dorado Hills.