The severing of a domestic partnership in California can be a complex
    and lengthy process.

    Legal provisions regarding domestic partnerships can be located in the
    California Family Code, beginning with section 297.  This code section
    defines the necessary criteria for filing a Declaration of Domestic
    Partnership with the California Secretary of State's office.  In order for
    your partnership to have legal standing, you must register with the
    Secretary of State of California.

    If one or both of the partners wishes to dissolve the domestic partnership,
    Family Code Section 299 can be consulted regarding what conditions are
    necessary to proceed.  A Notice of Termination of Domestic Partnership
    must be filed with the Secretary of State's office. For more information
    regarding this procedure, visit the California Secretary of State website.  
    The California Supreme Court decision issued on May 15, 2008,
    regarding same-sex marriages did not change or nullify any of the Family
    Code statutes relating to registered domestic partners.  If you have
    specific questions about how the recent Supreme Court's decision may
    apply to your personal circumstances, you should consult with an
    experienced domestic partnership attorney.  Call our Sacramento area
    domestic partnership lawyer today for a free initial consultation at (916)
    760-3244.
The Law Offices of Gary R. Matta currently provides representation in matters of Divorce, Family Law, Child Support, Child Custody, Visitation, Domestic
Partnerships, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Spousal Support, and Division of Property.   With offices located in Sacramento and Gold River, California,
we proudly represent clients in Sacramento, Gold River, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, Auburn, El Dorado Hills, Placerville, Cameron Park,
Rocklin, Galt, Citrus Heights, and in the surrounding counties of Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, Alameda, San Joaquin and Santa Clara.
Sacramento domestic partnership attorney handling all aspects of domestic partnerships including creation and termination of domestic partnerships.