Domestic Violence Attorney in Sacramento

Family-Law-Exclusive Representation, Built on a Full-Team Approach

Domestic violence matters in family court move quickly and carry lasting consequences for custody, housing, and family stability. Kaslan & Pike, LLP is a Sacramento family law firm founded by senior partners Aaron A. Kaslan and Keri Pike. We handle domestic violence representation exclusively within the family court context, which means every case we take is connected to the broader picture of how protective orders, custody, and divorce intersect.

We represent both petitioners seeking protection and respondents contesting allegations. Family law is the entirety of our practice, not one section of a larger menu, and that focus shapes how we approach every case we handle.

If you’re dealing with a domestic violence matter in Sacramento, don’t wait to get legal guidance. Call our team at (916) 957-1302 or reach us through our online contact form to schedule a consultation.

What Qualifies as Domestic Violence Under California Law

Many people assume domestic violence requires physical injury. California law is broader than that. Under Family Code §6203, abuse includes placing someone in reasonable apprehension of imminent serious bodily injury, as well as behaviors that can be enjoined under Section 6320, such as stalking, harassment, disturbing the peace, and destroying personal property. A pattern of coercive control designed to maintain power over an intimate partner can qualify as domestic violence even when no physical contact occurred.

The covered relationships under Family Code §6211 are also broader than most people expect. They include spouses, former spouses, registered domestic partners, cohabitants, former cohabitants, dating partners, co-parents, and relatives by blood or marriage. If you’re unsure whether your situation qualifies, speaking with a domestic violence attorney can be the right first step.

How a Domestic Violence Finding Affects Custody and Divorce

A domestic violence finding in Sacramento family court doesn’t stay contained to the protective order. Under California Family Code §3044, a rebuttable presumption arises that the person found to have committed abuse shouldn’t receive sole or joint physical or legal custody of the children. That means the burden shifts: the restrained party must affirmatively demonstrate, through specific statutory factors, that granting custody is still in the child’s best interest.

Those statutory factors include completing a batterer’s intervention program and demonstrating compliance with the protective order. A domestic violence restraining order can also carry child custody and visitation provisions, child support orders, and move-out orders requiring a party to vacate a shared residence regardless of ownership interest. Sacramento family courts issue these as civil orders independent of any criminal prosecution, so a case can proceed in family court even if the district attorney doesn’t file criminal charges.

Because we handle child custody, divorce, and domestic violence under one roof with one collaborative team, our clients don’t have to coordinate across separate firms as these legal threads develop.

Why Clients Choose Kaslan & Pike for Domestic Violence Matters

Our practice is limited to family law, which keeps our team current on the procedures and legal standards that govern domestic violence matters in Sacramento Superior Court. When you work with us, you aren’t assigned to a single attorney. Our collaborative model means multiple attorneys review your case strategy and details, bringing collective insight to the decisions that matter most.

We pair that approach with genuine advocacy. These are high-stakes, often frightening situations, and we treat clients as people navigating a serious moment rather than as case files to process. We serve clients throughout Sacramento and surrounding counties, including Placer, El Dorado, Sutter, and Yuba.

Speak with a Sacramento Domestic Violence Attorney

Whether you need protection or you’ve been served with a restraining order, getting legal guidance early can make a significant difference in how your case develops. Our team can help you understand your options and take the right steps in Sacramento family court.

Contact Kaslan & Pike, LLP by phone at (916) 957-1302 or through our online contact form to schedule a consultation about your domestic violence matter.