California Divorce Attorney

In an ideal world, couples seeking to dissolve their marriage would be able to sort every issue out on their own in a diplomatic, unified manner, without the assistance of an attorney.

However, when persons involved in a divorce have both strong and different visions of how matters should be settled, and cannot agree, or reach a compromise, litigation becomes necessary. While settlement is always preferable, you deserve competent counsel that can fight aggressively for your rights should the case become contested.

A contested divorce action is litigation and will likely require discovery or investigation with gathering of evidence, legal research and preparation of legal briefs, depositions, arguing the facts and law at motions, or hearings, and eventually, if the case is not settled, at trial. In that case, you want an aggressive and thorough attorney who will represent your rights and interests zealously. Chavis Law Firm handles the tough cases and is prepared to take your case to trial if necessary. We do not participate in Collaborative Law nor do we mediate cases.

Chavis Law Firm handles the full spectrum of cases from simple uncontested dissolutions to complex cases that involve high assets and substantial estates with challenging legal issues. We are well connected to leading industry professionals such as forensic accountants, appraisers, vocational evaluators and tax specialists.

After graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, Ms. Chavis obtained two Master's Degrees from Arizona State University. Specifically, she holds a Master of Social Work and Master of Public Administration. Ms. Chavis graduated from McGeorge School of Law and is admitted to practice law before all California Courts as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.

Ms. Chavis' education, training and personal divorce experience, enable her to deal not only with the emotions of terminating a marriage, but also with the separation of financial affairs and the establishment of new legal relationships. This unique ability helps clients get on with the rest of their lives while complying with their legal duties under California law.

Chavis Law Firm operates in Northern California in the following counties: Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yolo, Sutter, Nevada, Solano and Contra Costa. Chavis Law Firm also operates in Southern California in Orange County.

Do you live outside California but have a case in one of the counties we serve? We represent persons located all over the United States and indeed, all over the world. All that is needed is access to a telephone, facsimile or email.

Chavis Law Firm is available for your immediate and confidential consultation.