Whether you want a legal separation or the marriage ended, divorce lawyers assist you to arrange financial and family matters, including alimony, child custody, child support, and a fair division of community property assets and debts.
In an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse agree to end the marriage and divide your assets. An attorney can assist you with the procedures and process of dissolution, while facilitating your discussions to finalize your divorce.
A prenuptial agreement grants the ability of spouses to choose how they wish to handle their assets, debts, and rights in the event of a future divorce or separation. A prenuptial agreement provides peace of mind to spouses for the future.
An adoption attorney can help you navigate the procedures and requirements for adoption, along with the emotional process, whether you are adopting a step-child, from a foster agency, or a child voluntary placed for adoption by the birth parents.
If you have been a victim of domestic violence (DV), an attorney can assist you with preparing and obtaining a restraining order against the perpetrator protecting both you and your children. An attorney can also defend you against allegations of DV.
Jameson Sheehan earned his undergraduate degree from California State University, Chico, and a Master’s Degree and his Juris Doctorate from Cal Northern School of Law. He has been a member of the California State Bar since 2019.
Jameson’s legal education and experience spans over a decade; his more than 10 years as a paralegal in various aspects of trusts, estates, business transactions, real estate transactions, contract litigation, workers’ compensation, and general civil litigation has given him a wide breadth of knowledge and experience to the benefit of his clients.
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