Affordable Family Law Help in Sacramento
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$300 90-Minute Session

Convenient Family Law Assistance in Sacramento

Sacramento County family law cases are heard at the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse at 3341 Power Inn Road. Whether you are filing for divorce, seeking custody orders, modifying support, or preparing financial disclosures, this is the courthouse where your paperwork will be filed and your hearings will take place.

The Ridgeway Courthouse houses the Family Law Business Office, the Self-Help Center, the Family Law Facilitator’s Office, and Family Court Services, all important resources for family law litigants

Hiring a full-service family law attorney in Sacramento typically requires a retainer of $7,500 or more. Our office offers an affordable alternative that puts experienced attorney guidance within reach: flat-fee, limited-scope 60-minute sessions at $225 with no retainer required.

Common Projects

Custody or Visitation Orders

We review your circumstances, discuss options, and help with paperwork.

Learn more about California custody and visitation →

Child Support Requests

We review your circumstances, run guideline calculations and assist with necessary paperwork.

Learn more about California child support →

Written Discovery

We review your evidentiary needs, create a discovery plan and assist in drafting requests.

Learn more about California discovery requests→

New Divorce/Legal Separation

We introduce you to the process, answer your questions, and assist with initial paperwork.

Learn more about California divorce and legal separation →

Mandatory Financial Disclosures

We help organize your information and ensure your financial paperwork is completed properly.

Learn more about California’s mandatory financial disclosures →

Divorce or Separation Judgment

We help you obtain your final judgment and assist with the necessary paperwork.

Learn more obtaining a California judgment of divorce →

An Approach That Fits Sacramento Families

Sacramento families have enough expenses without taking on runaway attorney fees and costs. Most litigants can afford a few hundred dollars for professional guidance but not the thousands required for traditional representation.

Our session-based approach is designed for exactly this situation. You pay for one session at a time, and each session is focused on producing the specific documents your case requires. There is no ongoing commitment and no unpredictable hourly billing.

Simple Flat Fee Pricing

$300*
90-Minute Session
  • Experienced and thoughtful assistance
  • Trustworthy advice and direction
  • Assistance preparing necessary documents
  • Filing and service instructions. Add-on services for filing and service available at additional cost.
  • No retainer or ongoing commitment
Book a Session Call 619-878-8385

*Discount of $50 available to litigants with an active fee waiver order or current qualification under sections 5a or 5b of the Request to Waive Court Fees (FW-001). Use coupon code FEEWAIVER when booking your session.

How It Works

1

Schedule

Visit our booking page and book a video conference session. Pick the day and time that works best for you.

2

Prepare

Ensure relevant info and documents are available. Jot down notes to discuss. Be organized.

3

Attend

We’ll discuss your goals and options, and prepare the forms you’ll need to move forward.

Sacramento County Court Resources

Key locations and resources for Sacramento County family law cases:

William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse 3341 Power Inn Road, Sacramento, CA 95826. Dedicated family law courthouse for Sacramento County. Phone: (916) 875 3400. Business hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Self-Help Center Room 113, first floor, Ridgeway Courthouse. Counter hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM Friday. Also offers virtual assistance.
Family Law Facilitator Located at the Ridgeway Courthouse. Provides assistance with child and spousal support issues. Cannot provide legal advice on other family law matters.
Family Court Services Provides mandatory custody mediation when ordered by the court. Located at the Ridgeway Courthouse.
Our services extend beyond Sacramento County. We also serve litigants in Placer County (Roseville, Auburn), El Dorado County, Yolo County (Davis, Woodland), and any other California jurisdiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate working professionals. Check our online booking calendar for available times, including some early morning and late afternoon options.

Even in fully uncontested cases, the paperwork must be completed correctly for the court to grant your judgment. Missing information, incorrect calculations, or incomplete disclosures can cause delays of weeks or months. A few sessions with us can ensure that things get done the right way.

Yes. We can help you prepare, organize your thoughts and understand what to expect. Being prepared for a counseling session makes a significant difference in the outcome.

Yes. Our video-conference sessions are available to litigants throughout California, including Placer County, El Dorado County, Yolo County, and any other California jurisdiction.

About Dan

Dan Sweeney, California Family Law Attorney

Dan Sweeney brings more than 20 years of California family law experience to every session.

  • Former manager of the San Diego Superior Court Family Law Facilitator’s Office
  • Assisted thousands of self-represented litigants in a wide array of issues
  • Over ten years experience representing clients in divorce and custody litigation
  • Understands what your judicial officer is looking for and where self-represented litigants often fall short

Learn more about Dan →

Need Help with Your Case?

Book a 90-minute session and get affordable, convenient and professional help from an experienced California family law attorney. No expensive retainer and no ongoing commitment.

Book a Session Call 619-878-8385