Fighting for your relationship with your children in Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Yolo counties. Attorney Marco Sarkovich personally prepares every custody case and stands beside you in court.
Child custody disputes are among the most emotionally charged legal proceedings a parent can face. Every decision made in Sacramento Superior Court — or at the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse — will shape your child's daily life and your relationship with them for years to come.
Attorney Marco Sarkovich built the Restraining Order & Custody Law Office with one purpose: to give Sacramento families access to skilled, tenacious legal representation when they need it most. Whether you are establishing custody for the first time, defending against an unfair modification, or protecting your children from an unsafe situation, this firm fights to put your children first.
Free consultations are available for qualifying child custody cases. Call (916) 545-5036 any time — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We serve clients throughout Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Yolo counties.
ROC Family Law handles the full range of child custody matters in Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Yolo counties — from initial orders to emergency modifications.
When parents cannot agree, an attorney is essential. Mr. Sarkovich prepares your case for Sacramento Superior Court, presenting evidence and arguments that align with the best interests of your child.
California courts require a detailed parenting plan in all custody cases. We draft plans that protect your parental rights, address holidays and vacations, and give courts clear terms to enforce.
If your child is in immediate danger, we can file an emergency ex parte custody order the same day. Courts in Sacramento County can act immediately when a child's safety is at risk.
Life circumstances change. We file modification requests when there has been a significant change — relocation, new domestic violence, substance abuse, or a major shift in the child's needs.
Under Family Code Section 3044, documented domestic violence creates a legal presumption against custody for the offending parent. We know how to use this law effectively to protect your children.
Unmarried fathers must establish legal paternity before asserting custody rights. We help establish parentage and ensure both parents have a clear, enforceable legal standing in Sacramento courts.
Every custody determination in California is guided by the best interests of the child standard under Family Code Section 3011. Understanding what Sacramento judges actually look for is the first step to building a strong case.
Sacramento Superior Court judges consider: the health, safety, and welfare of the child; any history of domestic violence or substance abuse by either parent; each parent's level of active involvement in the child's life; the child's ties to home, school, and community; and — for children 14 and older — the child's own preference under Family Code Section 3042.
Legal custody is the right to make major decisions about your child's education, healthcare, and religion. California courts strongly prefer joint legal custody so both parents remain involved. Physical custody determines where the child lives day to day. Joint physical custody does not require a strict 50/50 split — it is tailored to what works best for the child.
Under Family Code Section 3044, if a parent has been found to have committed domestic violence within the past five years, there is a legal presumption that awarding that parent custody is detrimental to the child. Courts may order supervised visitation only, or deny custody entirely. Attorney Sarkovich handles both sides of these cases — protecting victims of domestic violence and ensuring the presumption is properly applied in Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Yolo county courts.
Most custody matters in Sacramento are heard at the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse at 3341 Power Inn Road, Sacramento. Attorney Sarkovich appears regularly in this courthouse and is familiar with its judges, local rules, and procedures — an advantage that matters when your case goes to hearing. Clients located in Yolo County are typically served through Yolo County Superior Court in Woodland, CA.
Your case begins with a thorough consultation over Zoom or phone — available 24/7. Mr. Sarkovich personally reviews your situation, explains your legal options, and outlines a realistic strategy. No obligation. Qualifying cases receive this at no cost.
Every case this firm accepts receives full personal preparation. Mr. Sarkovich personally drafts your petition, parenting plan, and supporting declarations. Every detail is reviewed before filing at Sacramento Superior Court.
Many Sacramento custody cases resolve through Family Court Services (FCS) mediation before a hearing. Mr. Sarkovich prepares you thoroughly for mediation, ensuring your goals and your child's needs are clearly articulated.
If mediation does not produce an agreement, Mr. Sarkovich stands beside you at every hearing at the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse — prepared, assertive, and fighting for the outcome your children deserve.
Free consultations for qualifying child custody cases. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — because custody emergencies don't wait for business hours.
The questions parents ask us most often. If yours isn't answered here, call us — we're available 24/7 at (916) 545-5036.
Tell us about your custody situation. Attorney Marco Sarkovich personally reviews every inquiry and responds promptly. All communications are strictly confidential.