Founder Sarah Russo has worked in the family law field for over 20 years, first as a paralegal and later as an attorney. She began her practice at RUSSO & PRINCE, later joining the partnership RUSSO ELMS ROBERTS and finally branching out on her own to build RUSSO FAMILY LAW APC with her associate Emily Verrill.
Before law, Sarah was a Montessori teacher with an undergraduate degree in Psychology.
Emily is a dedicated family law attorney, handling divorce and domestic violence cases with skill and compassion.
We like to think that what sets us apart is our down to earth approach to advising our clients, focusing on the client's goals and priorities to achieve the best outcome. We partner with our clients - ensuring they have the information they need to make informed choices.
Ms. Russo has also served for many years as minor's counsel, helping children caught in the family court system to be heard and their interests considered.
Ms. Russo also offers skillful mediation services in family court cases - helping separating families quickly and amicably divorce or mediate custody disputes without the stress, cost and delay involved in a litigated process.
Is your case right for mediation?
- You do not have a history of domestic violence
- You do not have concerns or serious drug/alcohol abuse
- You can speak to your partner with respect - at least most of the time - in an in person or remote meeting
- You want to settle more than you want to fight
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Parenting Coordination, what is it?
A PC works with a family to keep them out of court and ensure their child's needs are met.
What families benefit from a PC?
The parents are in court often, cannot agree on medical or educational decisions, or have a special needs child.
PARENTING COORDINATION
Family law services include:
- Divorce / Legal Separation
- Child Custody
- Spousal & Child Support
- Asset Division
- Domestic Violence
- Retirement Division
- Judgment Enforcement
- Guardianships
- Judgment modification
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Friday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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4707 Mangels Blvd
Fairfield, CA 94534
707-427-6777
RUSSO FAMILY LAW APC