The Law Offices Of Durham And Ng
Family Law | Employment Law | Personal Injury
At the Law Offices of Durham and Ng we are a full service law firm handling Family Law, Employment Law and Personal Injury cases in the Sacramento area. We strive to give the best possible representation at an affordable price. Call us at (888) 648-4888 for a free consultation.
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Jonathan Durham
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Ned Ng
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Our Services
The Law Offices of Durham and Ng have been serving Sacramento County, Sacramento, Elk Grove, Natomas, Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Granite Bay, Rancho Cordova, Arden-Arcade, Rosemont, North Highlands, Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, Antelope, Lincoln, Carmichael, Orangevale, Auburn, Whitney, Loomis, Cameron Park, Grass Valley, Colfax, Coloma, Galt, Stockton, Sloughhouse, Rancho Murieta, Wilton, Clarksburg, Courtland, Dixon, Vacaville, Winters, Lodi, Placerville, Plymouth, Ione, Rio Vista, Wheatland, Newcastle, Yuba City, Nicolaus, Benicia, Fairfield, Vallejo, Martinez, American Canyon, Napa, West Sacramento, Davis and Woodland for many years. When looking for the highest possible level of experience and capability when it comes to your legal requirements, you can trust in the knowledge and care that Durham and Ng put into every case we undertake. When you need legal coverage that looks out for you, then it’s time to pick up the phone and make the call to our offices, we are ready and waiting at all times to bring you the help you need. Call (888) 648-4888!
Family Law
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Family LawyerMr. Durham is a experienced family lawyer who handled thousands of cases while working at the Department of Child support Services during 2011 and 2012. Mr. Ng is an experienced family lawyer who has practiced family law since 2012. Our goal the the Law Offices of Durham and Ng is to provide the best service to our clients using our combined experience of over 50 years in the family law realm.
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Child Custody LawyerChild Custody: There is an overarching policy in our legal system that as long as a parent is not a danger to their child, they should be able to have timeshare with their child. Child custody can be very challenging. Often times parents cannot decide what timeshare is best for their children. At the Law Offices of Durham and Ng, we will prepare you for mediation by developing a game plan for resolving your case.
Sometimes when parents cannot agree in mediation the decision about what timeshare should be has to go before the Judge. Our goal is to clearly and accurately express to the Judge the facts of your case so that we can obtain the best result. |
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Child Support LawyerChild Support: Child support is calculated using the guideline child support calculator. The guideline calculator is developed by the State legislature. To calculate your own child support using the guideline calculator simply type into google "Child support guideline calculator" then follow the instructions on the Department of child support website.
Child support is calculated based on the following factors: 1) mom’s income, 2) dad’s income and 3) timeshare spent with the child. Often one or more of these factors are disputed and a determination needs to be made by the Judge. |
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Divorce LawyerThe general rule is that absent a prenuptial agreement all assets and debts acquired during marriage (excluding inheritance) need to be divided equally between the parties. Therefore, it is necessary to determine what real property, retirement accounts, personal property, bank accounts and other assets exist.. Similarly, the same process is required for the debts that were acquired during marriage. We will ensure that you understand what an equal division of community property is so that you can make the best decision.
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Alimony Attorney/Spousal SupportSpousal Support: The purpose of spousal support is to keep the non-wage earning spouse at the same standard of living they enjoyed during the marriage. At the Law Offices of Durham and Ng, we carefully examine your circumstances and work to reach the best result for you. The
Court considers the many factors in determining what amount of spousal support is proper. Some of these factors are listed below: |
(1) The experience, education and training of the party receiving support
(2) the job market for someone with those skills
(3) The time and expense needed for the party receiving support to acquire additional skills to assist in obtaining employment
(4) Whether the partying receiving spousal support gave up the opportunity to have experience and training by being a home maker.
(5) Whether the party receiving support contributed to the education and training of the party paying support
(6) The income of both parties
(7) What each party needs to maintain the same standard of living during marriage
(8) The assets and liabilities of each party
(9) Length of marriage
(10) Whether there are minor children who need the party receiving support to care for them
(11) How healthy and old the parties are
(12) Domestic Violence that took place during the relationship
(13) Tax implications
(14) Overall goal of the party receiving support becoming self in marriages shorter than 10 years
(2) the job market for someone with those skills
(3) The time and expense needed for the party receiving support to acquire additional skills to assist in obtaining employment
(4) Whether the partying receiving spousal support gave up the opportunity to have experience and training by being a home maker.
(5) Whether the party receiving support contributed to the education and training of the party paying support
(6) The income of both parties
(7) What each party needs to maintain the same standard of living during marriage
(8) The assets and liabilities of each party
(9) Length of marriage
(10) Whether there are minor children who need the party receiving support to care for them
(11) How healthy and old the parties are
(12) Domestic Violence that took place during the relationship
(13) Tax implications
(14) Overall goal of the party receiving support becoming self in marriages shorter than 10 years
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Domestic ViolenceDomestic Violence: The party who brings a Domestic Violence Restraining Order is often granted temporary orders by the Court without a hearing. The purpose of the temporary orders is to ensure the safety of the protected party until the Court’s first hearing. The party requesting the Domestic Violence Restraining Order has the burden of proving that a Domestic Violence - Restraining is warranted. At the Law Offices of Durham and Ng we are committed to obtaining
the best result for our clients and will work to achieve that goal. Sometimes that leads to the parties stipulating to a (non-CLETS) Restraining Order so that one parties employment is not affected. We will discuss and evaluate your specific circumstances so we can reach the best result. |
PERSONAL INJURY
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Personal Injury LawyerFinding yourself facing life-altering repercussions of an accident outside of your prevention, whether in a car accident, work injury or otherwise, you can depend on the expertise we provide. We ensure that those responsible for the issues you face, or proxy representation in the case of a wrongful death suit are made to pay for the circumstances they caused and provide you with a means to retain a certain level of financial comfort.
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EMPLOYMENT LAw
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Employment AttorneyEnsuring that your employer lives up to their responsibilities and is standing by your rights as an employee are all a part of the employment attorney services we bring. Whether you’ve faced discrimination, sexual harassment or wrongful termination, you can count on our experts to bring you the assistance you need. We also provide you with the assistance you need in getting overtime payment owed, or battling out your right to a livable minimum wage offered.
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Attorney FeesAttorney Fees: In circumstances where one party earns significantly more that the other party, the Court has discretion to order Attorney Fees to ensure both parties have access to an attorney during the divorce process. At the Law Offices of Durham and Ng we will discuss your particular situation and determine the best court of action.
Access to legal counsel is a key factor in ensuring a level playing field in any dissolution proceeding. In many cases there is an imbalance of resources between spouses, where one spouse is either the primary wage earner and/or has control of the family’s assets. In these situations during or following a divorce, it is often difficult for the wife who is either a homemaker or has limited access to funds to find and hire an attorney. California law considers these situations and has enacted Family Code Section 2030. As a result, there is a mechanism for spouses who either have limited income or limited access to community funds to obtain an award from the other spouse for attorney’s fees. You can call the Law Offices of Durham & Ng today to speak with an attorney and see if you may be entitled to an award of attorney’s fees in your family law proceeding. |
“I was having a real issue with my boss at work. Though at first things were fine, eventually it declined and became apparent that it was due to his finding out my sexual orientation. Durham and Ng gave me the advice and representation I needed when my employer tried to push me out of my job.” – Kevin M. |
“I knew that my divorce wasn’t going to be pretty and that I would need some real professionals in my corner. I called Durham and Ng for service and I can’t thank them enough, they really saved me from being taken to the cleaners.” – Fred K. |
“I had a company truck back into my vehicle as I was parked in front of the building, resulting in quite a few injuries. Durham and Ng gave me the help I needed when the insurance companies refused to do anything, saving me a ton of money.” – Rachel W. |
CONTACT US TODAY
The communication between a lawyer and client is one of the most valuable aspects of being able to bring the results you’re looking for. When choosing the Law Offices of Durham and Ng to support your needs, you can depend on receiving this approach the moment you first phone in. Rather than having you deal with answering machines or electronic menus, you have the means to speak directly with the family law attorney you need. From the first point of contact to providing you with the results you seek, we are always available for our Sacramento area clients. Give us a call today! (888) 648-4888