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Looking for free legal guidance in Sonoma County?The Sonoma County Library, in partnership with the Sonoma County Bar As...
10/16/2026

Looking for free legal guidance in Sonoma County?

The Sonoma County Library, in partnership with the Sonoma County Bar Association, is offering FREE 20-minute legal consultations with local attorneys!

Whether you have questions about family law, employment law, or other civil legal matters, this program is a great opportunity to get guidance and explore your options.

Consultations are available on select dates at participating Sonoma County libraries. Registration opens 30 minutes before each session.

Visit sonomalibrary.org/lawyers for dates, locations, and more information.

10/16/2026

Looking for family-friendly things to do in Sonoma County this October? 🍂 Save these local events for a month full of fall festivals, Halloween fun, and community activities!

🍎 Oct. 17 — Fort Ross Harvest Festival | Jenner fortrossconservancy
🎃 Oct. 22–23 — Family FUNtaz Night | Santa Rosa Children’s Museum | Santa Rosa
👻 Oct. 24 — Halloween at Charlie’s Acres | Sonoma Charlie's Acres
💀 Oct. 25 — Día de los Mu***os | Healdsburg Corazon Healdsburg
🍂 Oct. 25 — Fall Colors Festival & Vintage Car Show | Geyserville
🎃 Oct. 31 — Halloween Booo Bash | Forestville

From pumpkin carving to Día de los Mu***os celebrations, there’s plenty for Sonoma County families to enjoy this October.

🎃 Halloween can be exciting for children and complicated for co-parents when schedules aren't clear.Before the holiday a...
10/16/2026

🎃 Halloween can be exciting for children and complicated for co-parents when schedules aren't clear.

Before the holiday arrives, take some time to review your parenting schedule and discuss the practical details.

Who has the children that evening? Are there school events? Where will trick-or-treating happen? Are transportation arrangements clear?

Your parenting plan may already address holiday scheduling, so reviewing it before making new arrangements can help avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.

Read our blog for more co-parenting resources or schedule a consultation with North Bay Family Law to discuss your individual circumstances.

This content is for general informational purposes and is not legal advice.

10/15/2026

Looking for family-friendly things to do in Sonoma County this October? 🍂 Save these local events for a month full of fall festivals, Halloween fun, and community activities!

🍎 Oct. 17 — Fort Ross Harvest Festival | Jenner fortrossconservancy
🎃 Oct. 22–23 — Family FUNtaz Night | Santa Rosa Children’s Museum | Santa Rosa
👻 Oct. 24 — Halloween at Charlie’s Acres | Sonoma Charlie's Acres
💀 Oct. 25 — Día de los Mu***os | Healdsburg Corazon Healdsburg
🍂 Oct. 25 — Fall Colors Festival & Vintage Car Show | Geyserville
🎃 Oct. 31 — Halloween Booo Bash | Forestville

From pumpkin carving to Día de los Mu***os celebrations, there’s plenty for Sonoma County families to enjoy this October.

Adoption and guardianship are both important ways families can provide care, stability, and support for children - but t...
10/14/2026

Adoption and guardianship are both important ways families can provide care, stability, and support for children - but they are not interchangeable.

Generally, adoption creates a permanent parent-child relationship, while guardianship allows another adult to care for and make decisions for a child without creating the same permanent legal relationship.

The circumstances surrounding each family can be very different.

For example, families may explore adoption when they are seeking to establish a permanent parent-child relationship. Guardianship may be considered when a child needs a stable caregiver while maintaining an existing legal relationship with their parents.

The process, requirements, and timeline can also vary depending on the circumstances.

If you're considering adoption or guardianship, learning about the differences early can help you ask better questions and understand what may be involved.

North Bay Family Law provides adoption and guardianship support to families throughout Sonoma County and nearby communities.

If you're considering adoption or guardianship, schedule a consultation with North Bay Family Law to discuss your circumstances.

This content is for general educational purposes and is not legal advice.

Summer schedules can be flexible. Fall schedules? Not always.Once school begins, families may suddenly have to coordinat...
10/12/2026

Summer schedules can be flexible. Fall schedules?
Not always.

Once school begins, families may suddenly have to coordinate school drop-offs, homework, sports, extracurricular activities, childcare, work schedules, and transportation - all while keeping track of parenting time.

For co-parenting families, September can be a good time to review the practical details of the upcoming routine.

Consider:

📅 School schedules
🏫 Parent-teacher events
⚽ Sports and extracurricular activities
🚗 Transportation responsibilities
👨‍👩‍👧 Childcare arrangements
💰 Costs associated with activities
📝 Existing parenting plans or custody orders
✈️ Upcoming holidays and school breaks

It's also important to remember that an existing court order or parenting plan should not simply be ignored because a new schedule would be more convenient.

If your family's circumstances have changed significantly, or you're unsure how an existing arrangement applies to your current situation, getting individualized legal guidance may help you understand your options.

At North Bay Family Law, we assist Sonoma County families with child custody, parenting plans, visitation, modifications, and related family law matters.

Start the season with greater clarity. Schedule a consultation with North Bay Family Law today.

This post is intended for general educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.

10/11/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Domestic violence can take many forms, including physical, emotional, verbal, and financial abuse. Raising awareness helps our Sonoma County community recognize the signs, support survivors, and understand that help is available.

North Bay Family Law serves families throughout Sonoma, Mendocino, and Lake Counties.

Family law isn't one-size-fits-all.A couple planning for marriage may need very different legal support from a parent na...
10/09/2026

Family law isn't one-size-fits-all.

A couple planning for marriage may need very different legal support from a parent navigating custody, a family pursuing adoption, or someone seeking guardianship for a child.

That's why North Bay Family Law provides support across a range of family law matters.

Our areas of practice include:

• Divorce & Separation
• Child Custody & Visitation
• Alimony & Spousal Support
• Property Division
• Adoption
• Guardianship
• Prenuptial Agreements
• Postnuptial Agreements
• Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders
• Dependency
• Case Evaluation & Legal Consultation

Our approach is centered on understanding your circumstances, explaining the legal process clearly, and helping you move forward with confidence.

We serve Sonoma County and nearby communities, including Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Windsor, Healdsburg, Sebastopol, Rohnert Park, Sonoma, and surrounding areas.

If you're facing a family law matter, the first step is simply understanding what support may be available to you.

Schedule a consultation with North Bay Family Law today.

Fall family time doesn't have to involve expensive trips, complicated itineraries, or a perfectly planned weekend.Someti...
10/07/2026

Fall family time doesn't have to involve expensive trips, complicated itineraries, or a perfectly planned weekend.

Sometimes it's a Saturday morning at the farmers market. Sometimes it's picking apples, packing a picnic, reading together, or taking a walk after dinner.

Sonoma County offers countless ways for families to create those simple moments.

Try starting your own fall tradition:

🍎 Visit a local farm
🥕 Explore a farmers market
📚 Attend a children's library program
🎨 Explore a local art event
🍂 Take a nature walk
🧺 Have a family picnic
🥧 Bake a seasonal recipe
📸 Take an annual fall family photo

For families navigating co-parenting, consistent traditions can also provide children with positive experiences to look forward to across different households.

The goal isn't to create a picture-perfect childhood. It's to create opportunities for connection, stability, laughter, and memories.

Save this carousel and make your own Sonoma County fall bucket list.

Family law can involve complicated decisions, unfamiliar terminology, and processes that may feel overwhelming.That's wh...
10/05/2026

Family law can involve complicated decisions, unfamiliar terminology, and processes that may feel overwhelming.

That's why North Bay Family Law continues to create educational resources covering topics that matter to Sonoma County families.

Recent resources include information about:

🍂 Family-friendly activities in Sonoma County - including farmers markets and ways to create meaningful family traditions.

👨‍👩‍👧 Adoption and guardianship in California - including the general differences between these two paths to caring for a child.

☀️ Summer and co-parenting schedules - including considerations for families managing changing routines, vacations, childcare, and parenting time.

Our blog is a great place to start when you're looking for general information and want to better understand a family law topic before taking the next step.

Remember, general educational information cannot replace advice about your specific circumstances.

When you need guidance tailored to your situation, our team is here to listen.

Read our blog, then schedule a consultation when you're ready to discuss your situation.

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1160 N. Dutton Avenue , Suite 100
Santa Rosa, CA
95401

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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