Family Law

In his practice of family law, attorney Nathan Nutting understands the emotional elements involved in the end of a marriage. He dedicates himself in helping his clients through a legally complex and highly personal, sometimes adversarial process.

Every Aspect Of Family Law Covered

At the Law Offices of Nathan Nutting, our practice of family law focuses on the following:

• Divorce/legal separation — We spend time with clients to inform them of their rights and options in preparing for post-divorce lives. In some cases, counseling and therapy could be of benefit. For others, legal separations or annulments are more appropriate.

• Child custody and visitation — The best interests of children should be the focus of legal or physical custody agreements. Court-approved mediation is required by the state and is encouraged.

• Child support — Married or divorced, parents are responsible for financial support of their children. Statutory formulas exist that account for income, expenses and time spent with children. The standard of living prior to the dissolution may also be taken into account.

• Spousal support — Also known as alimony or maintenance, spousal support helps spouses maintain the marital standard of living and ease the post-marriage transition. No formulas exist, and duration is based on the discretion of the courts.

• Property division — The most amicable and uncontested of divorces can turn contentious if disputes over property arise. Oftentimes, these disagreements end up in litigation when couples cannot agree on what they believe is marital and non-marital property.

• Domestic violence — A sad and sometimes tragic side of divorce, domestic violence accusations can impact custody and visitation agreements. Frustration can lead one spouse to lash out physically or make false allegations to gain an advantage in a divorce proceeding.

• Juvenile dependency/juvenile delinquency — When a child is suspected of being mistreated, abused or neglected, we help families get through a challenging juvenile court process. We help children emerge from a bureaucratic system to reunite with parents and avoid possible juvenile delinquency.

• Paternity actions — Establishing parentage is often necessary when the legal parents of a child are not married. Without a signed voluntary declaration of paternity, blood testing is needed. Once paternity is established, we help our clients work out custody and support arrangements.

• High net worth divorce — If your California marriage is ending in a courtroom, in a contentious high-asset divorce, you need quality, experienced family law attorneys in your corner to ensure that your property division and asset division goals are respected.

• Military divorce — If ownership of a military pension or military benefits is at stake during your uncontested or contested military divorce.

• Same-sex divorce/domestic partnerships — Is your same-sex marriage ending in California? Contact us.

• Modifications — No divorce is ever really "final." Incomes rise and fall. Extra jobs to help make ends meet can take parents away from children. A lost job can adversely affect a noncustodial parent's ability to make child support and alimony payments.

• Parental relocations — When a parental relocation, child relocation or "move away" after a divorce threatens to disturb a child custody or visitation routine — and harms the best interests of the child — our team of skilled family law attorneys has the experience you can trust to get positive results.

• Ex-parte emergency hearings — In California, an ex-parte application consists of a request of a court to make an emergency order in the event that harm may come to someone in a family.

• Restraining orders/protective orders — Are you a target of domestic violence and in need of a protective order to ensure your family's safety?

• Grandparents' rights — When grandparents' rights become factors in determining revised child custody and visitation arrangements after a divorce, and especially when parents have shirked their responsibilities to their child.

• Guardianship — If you are seeking to establish a guardianship, to ensure the long-term care of a minor child or senior citizen with special needs — but you don't know how to go about it — you could benefit from the assistance of a knowledgeable, understanding family law attorney.

Criminal Law Defense Attorneys

Regardless of the criminal charges you are facing, you will be treated with dignity and respect at the Law Offices of Nathan Nutting. We try to resolve criminal cases in the best interests of our client. While we try to negotiate with district attorneys, we will not hesitate in taking a case to trial. Prosecutors are not in charge. We are.

Full-Service Criminal Defense For Sonora And Tuolumne County

Our practice of criminal defense includes the following areas:

• Drug sales and possession — Retaining an experienced defense attorney immediately should be the first step after an arrest for a federal or state drug crime. Immediate representation can minimize the consequences and provide opportunities for rehabilitative treatments instead of jail.

• Sex crimes — In addition to aggressive prosecution, a lifetime of sex offender registration can result from a conviction of a sex crime. Criminal law defense lawyer Nathan Nutting protects clients' rights and gets to the facts involving these legally complex and emotionally charged cases.

• DUI — The severity of a drunk driving conviction ranges from fines and community service to jail time and possible suspension of your driving privileges. At the Law Offices of Nathan Nutting, we attend to every detail in building a strong defense and pursuing a satisfactory outcome.

• Internet crimes/identity theft — Crimes involving the use of the internet are complex and can be charged at the state or federal level. While the experience of an attorney is vital, respected computer forensic experts are also necessary to conduct a thorough investigation of allegations.

• Three-strikes cases, including murder — Two or more "serious or violent" felonies on a criminal record could lead to a 25-year to life sentence for a conviction of a third felony. Aggressive representation is important as is an attorney who puts you in the best light to show that you do not deserve a life in prison.

• Expungements — An expungement allows a withdrawal of a guilty plea or no contest and enter a plea of not guilty. Job applications no longer have to include an admission of being arrested or convicted of a crime. While challenges exist in online public records, an expungement still offers an opportunity at a fresh start.

Contact The Law Offices Of Nathan Nutting For A Free Consultation

For more information, contact the Law Offices of Nathan Nutting at 209-536-4893 to schedule a free initial consultation. Our office is located in Sonora, California. We serve clients in all of Tuolumne County. For the convenience of our clients, we accept all major credit cards.

• Criminal Law Includes

  • Drug Sales and Possession

  • Sex Crimes

  • DUI

  • Three Strikes/Violent Crimes

  • Expungements

  • Theft/White Collar Crimes

  • Violent Crimes

  • Domestic Violence Defense

  • Gang Related Crimes

  • Homicide Murder

  • Restraining Orders & Protective Orders

  • Weapons Violations

  • Internet Crimes Identity Theft

  • Assault And Battery