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We treat every case as though it may go to court. That means building a strong factual record early, identifying leverage points before they disappear, and making sure no deadline or disclosure requirement is missed.
Family Law & Divorce Attorney in Granite Bay, CA
Divorce rarely happens in a vacuum, and usually brings custody questions, financial disputes, support calculations, and property disagreements, often all at once. Hopper Hopper & Strebe works with Granite Bay residents who need a family law team that can handle a complex case from start to finish, whether it settles or goes to trial.
our firm
Hopper Hopper & Strebe combines a California Board Certified Family Law Specialist designation, a partner with deep Placer County courtroom experience and a background in trial work and prosecution, and a trial attorney who has handled some of the hardest-fought domestic violence cases in the region. That combination gives clients a team built for cases involving real stakes, including their children, significant assets, restraining orders, or a spouse who will not negotiate in good faith.
Granite Bay is one of the most financially complex communities in Placer County. Households here often involve business ownership, executive compensation, real estate portfolios, and retirement assets that require more than a surface-level review. Our attorneys bring the financial and litigation rigor that cases in this community tend to demand.
Our Expertise
A family law case rarely stays confined to one issue. We handle the disputes that tend to drive outcomes in Placer County family court.
Early advice shapes the entire case. One consultation can clarify your filing options, identify what temporary orders may be needed, and flag the issues most likely to affect your outcome.
California requires at least one spouse to have lived in the state for six months and in the filing county for three months before a divorce petition can be filed. Once filed, California law imposes a minimum six-month waiting period before a divorce can be finalized. Legal separation follows a similar process but without the waiting period requirement.
For Granite Bay residents with complex financial situations, the practical timeline is almost always longer. Business valuation, support disputes, custody litigation, and restraining order proceedings all add time. Some cases resolve shortly after the waiting period ends. Others, where one spouse is uncooperative or the financial picture is tangled, can extend well beyond that.
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why us
Granite Bay cases often involve more moving parts than a typical family law matter. Our firm was built for exactly that kind of case, where the financial stakes are high, the custody issues are real, and the other side is not going to make things easy.
We treat every case as though it may go to court. That means building a strong factual record early, identifying leverage points before they disappear, and making sure no deadline or disclosure requirement is missed.
Property division in a high-asset divorce is rarely straightforward. We work through business records, compensation structures, reimbursement claims, and tracing arguments with the thoroughness those issues require.
Our attorneys know how Placer County family court operates, what judges look for, and where a case is likely to require motion practice rather than patience. That familiarity translates directly into a better case strategy for our clients.
Yes. California courts can revisit custody, visitation, and support orders when there has been a significant change in circumstances, such as a parent relocating, a shift in income, or a meaningful change in the child's needs. Modifications require a court order and, in contested cases, may involve a full hearing.
A business that started or grew during the marriage is typically treated as community property, meaning its value may be subject to division. Reaching a fair resolution usually requires a formal business valuation and a careful review of what portion, if any, was built before the marriage or with separate funds.
California is a no-fault divorce state, meaning neither spouse needs to prove wrongdoing to obtain a divorce. Filing first does not by itself give either party a legal advantage, though there can be strategic reasons (related to temporary orders or court scheduling) to move promptly once a decision has been made.
California uses a statewide guideline formula that factors in each parent's income, the amount of time each parent spends with the child, and certain allowable deductions. Courts can deviate from the guideline in limited circumstances, but the formula is the starting point in virtually every case. You can learn more in our child support calculator blog.
Our locations
We represent family law clients in Granite Bay and throughout Placer County, including Roseville, Rocklin, Auburn, and Folsom.
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555 Capitol Mall, Suite 785, Sacramento CA 95814
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916 Highland Pointe Drive, Suite 250, Roseville CA 95678
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5170 Golden Foothill Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
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100 Pine Street, Suite 1250, San Francisco, CA 94111
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Granite Bay family law cases can move quickly, and early decisions carry lasting consequences. Contact Hopper Hopper & Strebe for a confidential consultation about your situation, your options, and what a strong legal strategy looks like for your case.
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