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Sacramento Divorce Lawyer Jin Kim
I help clients file for divorce and secure court orders for child custody, spousal support, child support, and property division.
Experienced
Sacramento Divorce Lawyer
Protecting Your Parental and Financial Interests in Family Court
Roseville Divorce Lawyer Jin Kim
I help clients navigate divorce and family law issues quickly and efficiently. Specifically, I represent Placer County clients in dissolution of marriage, child custody, and related family law cases. I am known for my affordable fees, compassionate approach, and efficient resolution of cases.
Experienced
Choosing a divorce attorney can be a difficult process. Few attorneys are transparent with their fees and experience, and many ‘family law’ attorneys only practice family law on a part-time basis. In addition to being transparent with my affordable fees, I am one of the few attorneys in Sacramento and Placer County with a dedicated family law practice and significant caseload. When you place a call to my office you can rest assured that you are calling a full-time divorce attorney with a frequent presence in family court.
Jin Kim
Family Law Attorney
Protecting Your Future
I understand that divorce and litigation in family court can be costly. To help clients understand their legal options I offer an affordable $200 consultation. Once hired, I continue to deliver cost-effective representation with my $5,000 retainer fee which is quite low compared to many Roseville & Rocklin divorce attorneys. In brief, my reasonable fees have helped many clients afford legal representation from the initial petition to the final order.
About Jin Kim
For over 10 years attorney Jin Kim has been helping clients cost-effectively achieve their legal goals. As a family law attorney, she has helped hundreds of clients file for dissolution of marriage, litigate child custody, and divide marital property.
In 2022, Jin Kim became the managing partner at Sacramento Law Group LLP – a financial law firm representing clients in family law, bankruptcy, and tax law – where she brings her extensive experience to family law clients seeking negotiated resolutions and litigation.
Over the years Jin Kim has earned a professional reputation for strategic thinking, loyalty to her clients, and strong work ethic.
L.Z.
7 months ago
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
If I ever need to divorce for the second time I’d retain her as my family law attorney. She’s professional, insightful, and doesn’t waste her clients’ time.
Call To Schedule A Consultation
If you want to hire a family law attorney and learn more about my services I encourage you to call my office at (916) 270-6880 to schedule a consultation. We’re open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5:00 PM.
Low-cost Consultation
I understand that divorce and litigation in family court can be costly. To help clients understand their legal options I offer an affordable $200 consultation. Once hired, I continue to deliver cost-effective representation with my $5,000 retainer fee which is quite low compared to many Roseville & Rocklin divorce attorneys. In brief, my reasonable fees have helped many clients afford legal representation from the initial petition to the final order.
How Much Will My Placer County Divorce Cost?
If you’re looking for a divorce and family law attorney you probably want to know how much an attorney will cost, what is the total cost in the end, and whether there are any additional fees. To help you get a better understanding of my reasonable fees and the related costs of divorce I’ve broken down the typical expenses below.
Uncontested Divorce
Some clients have a straight-forward divorce, limited funds, and need more assistance than the self-help center can provide. Fortunately, family law has evolved from “full-scope” representation where divorce attorneys charge a large retainer fee and represent clients in all aspects of their divorce. Now, attorneys are allowed to limit their representation to drafting certain forms or appearing at a specific hearing. In turn, family law attorneys can offer flat fees for document preparation in uncontested cases.
Placer County attorney Jin Kim can prepare the necessary forms throughout the 6-month divorce process so you can rest assured that your case is moving toward a resolution and not dismissal. Whereas other divorce attorneys charge a low amount to only file the Petition, leaving clients in limbo once subsequent filings are required, divorce attorney Jin Kim’s flat fee includes the Petition, Summons, Financial Disclosures, and final judgment documents. To learn more about her limited scope representation call her office at (916) 270-6880 to schedule a consultation and receive a quote.
Child Custody
Child custody is one of the most frequently contested issues in divorce. Without guidance from an efficient child custody attorney legal bills can skyrocket as parties litigate endlessly without cost-effective goals in mind. To help clients achieve efficient outcomes that are in the child’s best interest I offer neutral counsel, set realistic goals, and zealously pursue my client’s interests in and out of court.
Business Divorce Cases
I am one of the few divorce attorneys who specialize in business divorce cases. For business owners and spouses, the law pertaining to property division and valuation procedures requires representation from an experienced business divorce attorney. To learn more about my services as a business divorce attorney call my office at (916) 270-6880 for a consultation.
Child Support
California child support law has been accused of being unfair to income-earners and a windfall to stay-at-home parents. In truth, the calculation can become a financial burden for decades, so many clients invest in a child support attorney during their divorce. With the assistance of a child support attorney, the final calculation and order can save or earn the represented party a significant sum of money. Whether a child support case has been opened with Placer County Child Support Services or you have questions about child support in divorce, call our firm at (916) 270-6880 to learn more about child support.
Spousal Support
Nearly all divorces require some level of temporary or permanent spousal support. Local spousal support attorney Jin Kim represents clients in divorce proceedings involving temporary child support calculations and permanent spousal support orders produced through hearings and advocacy over statutory permanent spousal support factors.
Attorney Fees
Divorce is a time-intensive process for an attorney. Accordingly, attorney fees are by far the largest expense in divorce. Most attorneys in Roseville and Rocklin charge by the hour and bill their clients every month. However, some family law attorneys charge a flat fee for a specific service like attending a hearing or representing the client in a domestic violence restraining order.
Retainer
After hiring a family law attorney clients are usually asked to pay an initial deposit called a “retainer.” The attorney collects this money and deposits the funds in a client trust account. As the attorney works on the case and invoices according to their hourly rate, the invoice is paid from the initial retainer. For example, if you pay a cheap Roseville divorce attorney a $3,500 retainer and the attorney spends 10 hours working on your case at $300 per hour, thereby invoicing $3,000 for the month, the attorney will pay themself $3,000 from the $3,500 retainer balance. Since the balance of the retainer would be $500, the attorney will ask the client to “replenish” the retainer.
Flat Fee
Divorce attorneys offer flat fees for specific tasks like document preparation, otherwise known as “ghostwriting” in the legal community. For a flat fee, an attorney can draft the initial paperwork and coach the client on the next steps for filing. This service can help self-represented parties get a divorce for a fixed price.
Court Filing Fees
Filing for divorce in Roseville isn’t cheap. Apart from attorney fees, the second largest expense for many is the Placer County court filing fees. As of 2022, the fee for filing a Petition or Response is $435.
