Sacramento Family Law and Divorce Attorney Melissa D. Cianci

All too often, divorce cases that could conclude easily and amicably deteriorate into complicated, bitter disputes. These disputes result in divorces that are much more painful and expensive than necessary.

If you are considering divorce, an attorney who is familiar with the complexities of California family law can provide you with legal guidance and protect your interests.

California divorce and family law attorney Melissa D. Cianci is focused exclusively on family law matters. Contact our law office in Roseville for an initial consultation with a discounted fee about your divorce or family law issue.

• She will handle your divorce with skill and compassion.
• She can advise you on domestic partnerships, a changing area of California law.
• She will help you resolve issues involving child custody, visitation, and parenting, child support, spousal support, and marital property division.

California Divorce

Through her experience as a divorce lawyer, Melissa Cianci recognizes that some compromise may be necessary to settle your divorce amicably. You and your divorcing spouse need not come out of the divorce process hating each other. Remaining civil to each other can be beneficial in the future, particularly when there are children involved. Attorney Cianci will advise you, represent you, and address your concerns every step of the way.

California Domestic Partnerships

The law regarding domestic partnerships is changing in California. A new series of laws which took effect in 2005 give registered domestic partners many of the same rights as married couples. We can advise you of your rights and help you develop a valid domestic partnership agreement.

Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders in California

No one should suffer physical or emotional abuse in a relationship. Domestic violence is defined broadly under California law, and includes violence between current partners and spouses as well as former partners or spouses. Family violence damages everyone involved, including children and other family members.

If you have been abused, we can help you through the process of seeking and obtaining a domestic violence restraining order (DVTRO).

Accusations of domestic violence should never be used as a tool to gain child custody, but it does happen. The courts in Sacramento are now giving claims of domestic violence greater scrutiny when they are made in the context of a child custody dispute. Whether you are seeking a legitimate DVTRO or have been unjustly accused of family violence, we can advise you on which approach to take to protect your rights. If your case involves false domestic violence allegations, we can also provide you with referrals to marriage and family therapists.

Marital Property Division in California

California is a community property state, which means that under California law, property acquired during the marriage is included in the marital estate. However, the identification, characterization, and valuation of assets can be complex.

Melissa Cianci has the knowledge of California property division law to advise you regarding your marital estate and the nuances involved in the division of your personal or marital property and debts. When necessary to protect your interests, we use forensic accountants, appraisers, actuaries, and business evaluators to locate hidden assets and to obtain accurate asset valuations.

To schedule an initial consultation (with a discounted fee) about your California divorce or other family law issue, contact attorney Melissa Cianci today at (916) 797-1575.

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Sacramento family law attorney Melissa D. Cianci represents clients throughout the greater Sacramento area and Northern California's Central Valley, in communities such as Sacramento, North Highlands, Roseville, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Granite Bay, Folsom, Antelope, Rocklin, Carmichael, Lodi, Galt, Auburn, Natomas, Fair Oaks, Lincoln, Newcastle, Loomis, and Penryn.

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