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Divorce without going to court in a respectful and supportive environment. I offer out-of-court dispute resolution through either mediation or Collaborative Practice, which are positive and cost-effective alternatives to traditional litigation.
In mediation, an impartial person (the mediator) helps people reach an agreement they can each accept. The mediator helps people talk the issues through in a way that often makes it easier for the couple to settle the dispute themselves. Mediators do not make decisions. Agreements can only be reached if everyone agrees. The mediator will not force you to agree to anything. Even if you do not think you will be able to agree to everything, mediation can help resolve some issues, so that you can concentrate on the issues you have not resolved and have a judge make the decision on those.
Collaborative Pratice is a relatively new process in which a divorcing couple, together with their Collaborative attorneys and other trained professionals, work as a team to resolve disputes respectfully without going to court. Collaborative Practice and mediation can protect children from the negative effects of divorce, while allowing participants a wide range of settlement options, confidentiality, civility, and control of their own process.
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State: California
Acquired: 1986
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2315 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA, 95816
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Posted by Eddie | October 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Words cannot describe how thankful I am I was referred to and decided to retain Beth when I was going through my divorce. If you are reading this review because you are going through a divorce yourself, then you already know how physically, mentally and emotionally draining it is. From day one, Bet...
Posted by Kathryn | January 7, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
My consultation with Atty. Appelsmith was great. Beth was considerate and generous with her time. She doesn't rush or seem impatient. She was listening attentively to all my questions and was able to answer all of them. She is professional with a heart.
Posted by Susan | December 29, 2014
After speaking with Beth Appelsmith for only a few minutes at our first meeting, I knew I could trust her, and my trust was well placed. She helped me think through and complete a pre-nuptial agreement on a very rushed timeline. Her calm approach and insights, as well as her advice gave me the conf...
Posted by Melody | December 12, 2014
About two years ago I had the unfortunate need for a divorce attorney. I had been referred to Beth by an individual I respected. Once I had contacted Beth she was prompt in returning my call and setting an initial appointment. During the appointment Beth gave me an overall idea what I might expect....
Posted by Cece | April 11, 2014
Beth came recommended by a coworker, and I'm glad I transferred my case to her. She is very knowledgeable and experienced and counseled me well. Going through the divorce was very trying and emotional for me. It was hard to be reasonable to reach decisions about custody, support, distribution of as...
"I've been a colleague and friend of Beth's for more years than I can remember, and have worked or collaborated with her on several cases through the years. She is one of a very few mediators in Sacramento I trust enough to refer mediation cases to, when I can't take them (which should say a lot, coming from another Sacramento professional family mediator). Beth's strengths include having a lot of common sense; a fine memory for the law; and plenty of experience with difficult legal and family issues, which she uses to support clients who want to settle on reasonable and fair terms. She also has very good professional boundaries, which many other mediators do not have. Simply, one of the best family mediators in town."
"I have known Beth for many years, and strongly endorse her. Beth is very knowledgeable, skilled, and effective, whether in her role as a client's advocate or as a neutral mediator. I especially appreciate Beth's openness and genuine desire to understand opposing viewpoints so that she can aid clients in obtaining a mutually satisfactory resolution. Beth is great at thinking "outside the box" and helping others do so to overcome obstacles to settlement. Beth is always a welcome addition to any case, committee and/or board as she uses her skill, kindness, gentle humor and persistent follow-through to get things done."
"Beth is one of the most respected family law attorneys in town, not only for her years of experience, and accompanying knowledge, but also because of her integrity and overall sense of the big picture. These traits, when combined with her excellent people skills, make her a natural fit for mediation. She is also gifted at working within the framework of the collaborative practice model of dispute resolution. I have had the pleasure of working with her in both contexts and I highly endorse her. She is thoughtful, insightful, and professional."
"I have known Beth Appelsmith for over 25 years. She is an excellent attorney, especially skilled in mediation and collaborative law. She is highly regarded in the Sacramento family law legal community and known for her ability to assist individuals who want to resolve their family law issues between themselves without the intervention of court, if possible. Beth Appelsmith has the extraordinary ability to obtain resolution satisfactory to both parties in the most challenging of mediation and collaborative cases. Ms. Appelsmith is equally talented as a litigation attorney; her ability to succeed at the highest level as a family law attorney in mediation/collaboration and litigation demonstrates her superior abilities as an attorney. Ms. Appelsmith donates her time to the community by volunteering to serve on many family law committees. She also donates her time by representing minors when appointed by the court. I highly recommend her for any potential family law client/matter."
"Beth has been a colleague for over 14 years, during which I have had the pleasure of working with her on contested matters and in settlement negotiations. In emotionally-charged family law matters, it is often difficult to combine diligent representation with dignity and grace. Beth possesses the ability to maintain both while protecting her client's interests, whether it be a contested matter or cooperative mediation. I am happy to endorse Beth and recommend her highly. She is among the most experienced and knowledgeable members of the Sacramento Family Law community, and works earnestly for her clients in achieving equitable results."
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2000 - Present
Attorney Mediator, Beth Appelsmith Law and Medaition Offices
1987 - 1999
Associate, The Harris Law Firm
2008 - Present
Board of Directors, Sacramento Collaborative Practice GroupBoard Member, Court LIaison
2007 - Present
Child Custody Subcommittee of Family Law Executive CommitteeBoard Member
2001 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
2000 - Present
Sacramento Superior CourtJudge Pro Tem
1990 - Present
Sacramento County Bar Association, Family Law Section
2011 - 2020
Minor's Counsel Executive CommitteeBoard Member
The parties were able to reach full agreement in a mutual, nonadversarial process, that much better suited their interests and intention as a couple.
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
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BS - Bachelor of Science
2016
Effective Mandatory Disclosures in Collaborative Cases
2014
Complex Collaborative Divorce with Special Needs Trust
2013
Collaborative Post Nuptial Agreement Case Presentation
2011
Premarital and Relationship Agreements
2008
Collaborative Practice
2015
2013
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1998
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