Bez Law Firm, P.C. Serving Roseville

Sacramento Family Law Attorney

Serving Sacramento Families in Divorce & Family Law Since 2005

When a family law and divorce issue affects your children, safety, finances, or home, legal decisions can add pressure to an already difficult situation. At Bez Law Firm, P.C., we provide clear, honest advice and guide you through the legal process.

Our Sacramento family law attorneys help clients address the immediate decisions and long-term consequences of divorce, custody, and domestic violence cases. These matters can affect parenting arrangements, personal safety, financial support, housing, and property. We explain your options, identify priorities, and prepare for negotiation or court proceedings based on the circumstances of your case.

Discuss your situation with our Sacramento family law attorneys. Call (916) 512-8944 to request a consultation. We accept family law cases statewide.

Family Law Services for Sacramento Families

We dedicate 100 percent of our caseload to divorce and family law. Because legal issues frequently overlap, we can address custody together with support, domestic violence together with protective orders, or divorce together with complex property division.

Our family law services include:

  • Legal counsel for divorce and related financial issues, including alimony and property division
  • Representation in hearings and trials when a dispute requires court involvement
  • Settlement negotiations to resolve appropriate issues outside court
  • Preparation and review of legal documents, including settlement agreements and parenting plans
  • Protective-order and relocation matters involving safety or proposed changes to a child’s residence
  • Support during adoption proceedings
  • Enforcement involving child support or spousal support orders

What a Family Law Attorney Does

A family law attorney evaluates your rights and obligations, explains California family law procedures, and helps determine which issues need immediate attention. Representation may include preparing filings, reviewing proposed agreements, negotiating with the other party, requesting temporary orders, and advocating at a hearing or trial.

The appropriate strategy depends on whether a case is cooperative, contested, urgent, financially complex, or already pending in court. We provide clear explanations so you can understand what happens next, which information to gather, and how a proposed decision may affect your family or finances.

A Settlement-Focused Approach with Courtroom Preparation

We have served families in the Sacramento Valley since 2005. We pursue amicable resolutions when possible because an agreement can give families greater control over important decisions. When negotiation doesn’t resolve a dispute, we prepare to present the issues in court.

Our work includes high-asset divorce, business valuation disputes, deferred compensation, retirement-account division, and contested custody matters. We have also handled international custody issues, including a Hague Convention case involving the return of children to Canada.

Our approach is straightforward and no-pressure. We give clients clear, honest advice, including advice that may not benefit our firm, and provide access to documents and case updates through a dedicated client portal. Prospective clients can also review Five-star recommendations from past clients.

Family Law Matters in Sacramento & Placer Counties

We serve clients throughout Sacramento County, Placer County, the Greater Sacramento area, and across California. The county where a matter is filed can affect forms, filing procedures, mediation requirements, and hearing preparation. We help clients identify the steps relevant to their case rather than relying on a generic process.

Safety concerns may require particularly prompt attention. In a domestic violence matter, family-law proceedings may involve restraining orders as well as connected custody, visitation, or support issues. We can assess those overlapping concerns and explain the available legal options.

  • “Highly recommended, very knowledgeable about helping families (especially kids) who suffer abusive relationships.”

    - Reida
  • “Easy to Communicate With”

    - Lori B.
  • “She truly has her clients best interest at heart and would recommend her in ANY family law situation!”

    - Nino C.
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Focused on Divorce & Family Law

Our Sacramento family law services include:

We tailor each strategy to the client’s circumstances and goals, whether the matter calls for negotiation, emergency relief, or litigation.

  • Three Best Rated 2026
  • Three Best Rated- Best Divorce Lawyers- Roseville 2025
  • Three Best Rated 2025
  • Super Lawyers 2024
  • Three Best Rated
  • Super Lawyers 2023
  • Best of the Business 2022
  • Super Lawyers 2022
  • Best Divorce Lawyer 2022
  • Lead Counsel Verified
  • Super Lawyers 2021
  • ThreeBest Rated 2021
  • Expertise 2021
  • Expertise 2020
  • Expertise Award 2019
  • Sacramento Magazine Top Lawyers 2018
  • Avvo Client's Choice 2016
  • Super Lawyers Rated
  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars
  • Lead Counsel Rated Attorney

Recognized Family Law Leadership & Community Commitment

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Founder and managing attorney Dena M. Bez was selected to Super Lawyers each year from 2021 through 2025. We also have more than 150 client reviews averaging 5.0 stars across major platforms.

Our commitment to the Sacramento community extends beyond casework. Our attorneys have served on the board of Women Lawyers of Sacramento, and we donate 25 percent of consultation fees to local nonprofit organizations and charities.

Sacramento & Placer County Family Court Procedures

Sacramento Superior Court provides family-law services involving divorce and legal separation, child custody and visitation, support, restraining orders, forms, hearings, and mediation-related resources. Placer County Superior Court’s Family Division handles divorce, parentage, domestic violence restraining orders, legal separation, support, and visitation matters.

Procedures, filing systems, local forms, mediation services, and hearing requirements can vary by county and case type. We help clients determine which documents to prepare, what deadlines or hearings require attention, and how to address a matter involving Sacramento and Placer counties.

Clear Communication Throughout Your Family Law Case

We identify the decisions that require prompt attention and explain how they may affect your case.

Our case planning is tailored to each family’s circumstances, finances, safety concerns, and long-term goals. Clients receive ongoing communication and access to case documents and updates through a dedicated portal. Prospective clients can reach us through our Contact us page or by calling (916) 512-8944.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Your Team Handle Family Law Cases Outside Sacramento?

Yes. We handle family-law matters across California, including cases in Sacramento County and Placer County. Phone consultations are available for prospective clients who want to discuss their circumstances and possible next steps. To ask about representation, Contact us or call (916) 512-8944.

What Should I Expect During My First Consultation?

Our initial consultation is an opportunity to discuss your legal concerns, ask questions, and consider possible next steps. You may also find answers to common questions on our Family Law FAQ. We can explain relevant procedures and identify the information needed for a more detailed assessment without promising a particular result.

Bring any available court papers, existing orders, proposed agreements, and relevant financial or parenting records. If you don’t have every document yet, you can still request a consultation. If you have questions about which records are relevant, Contact us before the consultation. The initial consultation is free.

Discuss Your Family Law Matter with Our Firm

With a practice dedicated to divorce and family law, we offer straightforward guidance, tailored case planning, and preparation for negotiated or contested proceedings.

Get in Touch

Call (916) 512-8944 to speak with our team about your circumstances and possible next steps.

Putting Your 
Needs First

Reasons to Choose Us
  1. 1
    Caseload That Is 100% Divorce & Family Law
  2. 2
    Dedicated to Positive, Amicable Resolutions
  3. 3
    We’ll Be at Your Side Every Step of the Way
  4. 4
    No Case Is Too Complex for Us to Handle
  5. 5
    No-Pressure, Family-Focused Environment
Giving Back to Our Community Every month, we donate 25% of consultation fees to a local charities and non-profit organizations.

This month's organization: Rise Against Hunger

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