Atty. Beth M. Appelsmith
After working as a family law litigator for many years, Beth transitioned her practice about 15 years ago to focus entirely on out of court divorce. She has seen that out of court options, such as mediation and Collaborative Divorce, maximize settlement options, save money, and help to protect families from the negative impacts of high conflict litigated divorce.
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Beth M. Appelsmith is a Principal based in Sacramento, California, practforg at Beth M. Appelsmith. They haand 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in California (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1987), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1988). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 1986) and Oregon State University (B.S., 1983). Actiand member of Family Law, 1991—) State Bar of California (Family Law, 1991—, Sacramento County Bar Association. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- After working as a family law litigator for many years, Beth transitioned her practice about 15 years ago to focus entirely on out of court divorce
- She has seen that out of court options, such as mediation and Collaborative Divorce, maximize settlement options, save money, and help to protect families from the negative impacts of high conflict litigated divorce
- Because Beth's practice and calendar are no longer controlled by the pressures of litigated cases, Beth is able to more fully assist and support her clients and to respond to their requests in a prompt and helpful way
- Beth's approach emphasizes both the emotional and the practical/legal aspects of divorce- helping couples resolve disputes with the settlement options best suited to their individual needs and interests- with respect, on their own terms, outside of court
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Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Sacramento are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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