Sacramento Law Firm News & Updates

California courts use a sophisticated formula to determine the correct level of child support that should be paid after a divorce. The formula is calculated by a state-approved software program which takes into consideration a number of factors. The data required by the program is very specific. Having an experienced El Dorado Hills family law attorney who is familiar with it can go a long way toward ensuring that you get an accurate result.

Childcare expenses are divided between the parents on a more or less equal basis, and are considered additional child support. Both parents are required to provide medical insurance for minor children if the coverage is available at nominal cost or no cost at all, through their work or union affiliation. Medical expenses not covered by insurance, such as co-pays, are generally divided equally between the parents.

An issue that can lead to complications is the difficulty in determining a parent’s income available for the purposes of paying child support. High earners, self-employed individuals, business owners and partners may see their income portrayed improperly. One parent could end up with an unreasonable support obligation when an incomplete picture is presented by individual tax returns and disclosure documents, or the other parent could end up with inadequate child support for the same reasons. Read More »

Auto Accidents are traumatic. Whether you have been through an SUV rollover, a side-swipe car crash, were hit by someone drunk driving, or any other variety of car accident you can face long-lasting pain and psychological distress. Your injuries may be so serious that you are unable to work.

However serious your injury may be, you can feel confident in our firm. Our Rancho Cordova attorneys handle serious injury and wrongful death claims with great care, attention and knowledge. We know how to investigate car accidents and how to prove these claims. We know what types of experts to hire and when they are needed. We know how to demonstrate to insurance companies and to juries the true cost of your car accident — so we can help you seek full compensation for everything you have lost.

The most serious injuries are those to the head, brain and spinal cord. Many are fatal, and others have severe effects on the person and the body. The bones of the spine support and protect the spinal cord, but in an accident, the spinal cord is vulnerable. Paralysis may affect all parts of the body below the point of injury. Read More »

We’ve put together another video! This time we’re featuring our lead criminal defense lawyer David P. Foos.

In this video he discusses the shock and confusion of a DUI arrest and how his experience as Commissioner and judicial officer will help get you through this uncertain time.

If you or someone you know has legal questions about a drunk driving or driving under the influence arrest in California, contact our firm in Sacramento or Folsom for a free case evaluation. We have handled thousands of cases and can help you.

We just posted a new video staring our lead family law counsel Robert Bowman.

If you or someone you know has legal questions regarding divorce, child custody, child support and other areas of family law, contact our firm today for a free consultation. We are here to help…

Although getting a green card through marriage can often be the easiest way to obtain residency for a non-U.S. citizen, approval is not automatic. U.S. citizens applying for a fiancée visa or marriage green card must be aware that immigration officials will scrutinize their applications to ensure that the marriage is legitimate and bona fide, and not for the sole purpose of gaining immigration benefits. The immigration lawyers of Bowman & Associates have significant experience in this area of law and know what documentation the USCIS is looking for. We have successfully handled hundreds of fiancée and marriage immigration cases. Our background and knowledge can guide you through USCIS policies and prevent unnecessary delay and denials due to mistakes.

To obtain a green card, your marriage must be bona fide. This is a lot easier to prove if there is a wedding reception where the U.S. citizen spouse’s parents and relatives are present, where the couple has joint property and files joint income tax returns and especially if the couple has a child together. Read More »

The Law Office of Bowman & Associates is proud to announce that attorney Sean Gavin has successfully won an arbitration award of more than $1,100,000.

Mr. Gavin’s clients contracted to have their dream home built in El Dorado Hills, California. After a series of delays and mistakes, the contractor left the site without ever completing the work. Mr. Gavin’s clients were left with an unfinished home that was dangerous for them and their two children.

Mr. Gavin sued the contract on his clients’ behalf, and the contractor forced the matter into arbitration. Undeterred, Mr. Gavin pushed ahead, and after an evidentiary hearing before the arbitrator, secured an award of almost $900,000 in compensatory damages and more than $200,000 in punitive damages. Read More »

The caring lawyers and staff of the Law Offices of Bowman & Associates, APC. practice a hands-on approach with our clients. We take pride in being able to offer affordable legal services to California residents:

• helping deserving parents reunite with their children;
• helping homeowners stave foreclosure proceedings;
• helping victims of sexual harassment get compensation from their employers;
• helping wrongfully accused people fight back against the justice system;
• helping slip & fall victims get money for their medical bills and injuries, and;
• helping those people facing wrongful deportation with immigration issues;
• and more.

At our law firm, it is not uncommon for your attorney to give you their personal cell phone number and take calls over the weekend when you have important legal questions.

At our law firm we offer free initial consultations to evaluate your case.

At our law firm your case is the most important and we put all our resources toward fighting for your rights.

But don’t take our word for it, check out what other people had to say…

“Fantastic! Robert has been an incredible help during a very stressful, constant custody battle. He’s always been there to answer the phone and provide advice, drastically lowering my stress level and anxiety. He was right, it takes a little time, but our court arrangement is finally both in the best interest of my son and fair to me.” – Heather via Google Places

This firm went way above the call in regards to my case, attorney Ken Torlelson is a fantastic lawyer with lots of wit and experience. I would call them first anytime in the future when the need arises. And will refer this office to all my friends and family with there needs. – David M. on Yelp

“When a family member was arrested for a DUI and jailed in Sacramento County jail with an ICE hold, I was scared and confused. I needed an immigration lawyer and Jesse Atwal and his team quickly secured an immigration bond with the San Francisco immigration court. He walked me through the entire process and went to the jail the same day to talk to his client and reassure him that everything was going to be ok. He personally kept me informed throughout the entire process.” – Satnam via Google Places

The seasoned lawyers of Bowman & Associates help clients across California from our offices in Sacramento and Folsom. If you or someone you know has legal questions regarding divorce and family law, wrongful termination and employment law, auto accidents and personal injury, DUI defense and criminal law, estate planning, immigration cases and more. Contact us today for a case evaluation.

The California job situation is improving, with an addition of 900 retail jobs and 4000 wholesale jobs. Initial unemployment claims are also down significantly, with California leading the nation in the decrease. The nation itself has a higher unemployment rate this week than last week although the nationwide four-week moving average has been improving.

San Diego County employers have managed to add several thousand new jobs, bringing the unemployment figures down 0.1% from last month, or 0.7% down from a year ago.

Riverside County also managed to drop the unemployment rate, and California as a whole has been experiencing a decreasing unemployment rate.

Most of those jobs have been added in the government sector, with public schools adding back many of teachers they removed throughout the last several years of recession. Temp agencies have also been experiencing a surge in employees, which is often taken as a sign that businesses will be expanding in the future, as they frequently hire temporary employees first before replacing them with permanent employees.

Congress recently passed a $1.7 billion package of veterans employment aid that President Obama has promised to sign into law.

The bill contains several new programs as well as some tweaks in existing programs designed to make it easier for veterans to find employment following their military service.

The bill passed with no negative votes in either the House or the Senate and provides a significant amount of transition assistance and job training programs for separated veterans.