Sandra I. Salinas
Certified Family Law Specialist, Focused Entirely on Family Law
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Sandra Salinas is certified as a Family Law Specialist through the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. She is a member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists.
Ms. Salinas represents clients in all aspects of family law litigation including domestic violence matters, custody and support issues and property division. She also has broad experience in Hague Convention cases and interstate and intrastate jurisdictional disputes. You will find that Sandra's understanding as a parent, her practical, no-nonsense approach, and her tenacity will help you protect your family, your best interests and your future. She is committed to her clients and their cause. She brings integrity and professionalism to all areas of family law.
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Additional Practice Areas
- International Child Abduction
- Child Custody Modifications
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Legal Separation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Partner
- Feinberg & Waller, APC
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Education
- Western State University College of Law
- J.D.
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- Chapman University
- B.A. | Economics
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Awards
- Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- AV Preeminent Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Peer Review Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Certified Specialist - Family Law
- State Bar of California
Professional Associations
- State Bar of California # 158474
- Member, Family Law Section
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- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Member
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- Beverly Hills Bar Association
- Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Martial Settlement Agreements - Ch. 7 Child Support
- California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB)
- Martial Settlement Agreements - Ch. 7 Child Support
- California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB)
- No Small Matter: Domestic Violence, Child Custody and Family Code Section 3044
- Los Angeles Law Library
Speaking Engagements
- Family Law, The Basics 2013
- California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB)
- Family Law, The Basics 2014
- California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB)
- Marital Property, Family Law Intensive Course
- California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB)
- Domestic Violence in Family Law
- Los Angeles Law Library
- Custody and Support Issues for Highly Mobile International Families, Part 1 and Part 2, Family Law Intensive Course
- California Continuing Education of the Bar
Certifications
- Certified Family Law Specialist
- Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California
Legal Answers
2 Questions Answered
- Q. Would it be better to file here or there?
- A: Jurisdiction (the court's authority) regarding custody is based on where the kids have been physically present for the 6 months immediately preceding filing a custody action. If the children have been living here for at least 6 months and then you file in Texas, then most likely CA will still have jurisdiction to make custody orders. However, if you move to Texas and you are there for more than 6 months with the kids and then file a custody action, then Texas would have jurisdiction. However, there is a possibility that Texas would give up its authority to CA if it believed CA was a better place to decide who has custody. If you leave CA with the kids you should make sure that you have ... Read More
- Q. Can I request the court to talk to my 5 year old child?
- A: If you are currently involved in a court custody proceeding, you can ask the court to appoint minor's counsel for your child and then your child can discuss with that attorney what he or she has observed. The minor's counsel is another attorney in the case who can investigate, discuss the issues with the parents and counsel. The minor's counsel is not, however, an evaluator and is not supposed to make any recommendations to the court. You can also ask the court if a social worker at the court can interview your child.
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