By Melissa D. Cianci

Last Modified on Oct 23, 2026

Family law issues such as child custody, support, and property division become easier with the right representation because a knowledgeable attorney provides real-time guidance and advocates to protect your best interests. Experienced representation helps clients avoid stressful, disruptive situations by working to resolve divorce disputes in a straightforward manner. Additionally, lawyers can guide clients through alternative dispute resolution and mediation options to help reduce the emotional damage of divorce on families.

When you get a divorce, issues such as child custody, spousal support, and child support are often paramount. However, property division is also one of the topics that you will need to negotiate with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. How will the assets and debts be distributed? Who will get the family home?

Choosing the Law Office of Cecil & Cianci, PC is a step in the right direction. We will listen to you, offer you different options and guide you with whatever decision you make. We have your best interests in mind and will work to help you get what is rightfully yours.

Family law is one of the areas that we specialize in. It is a catch-all phrase that can be broken down into bite-size morsels, as mentioned earlier, of child support, custody issues and property division, to name a few. We work on your behalf to provide a solution to your divorce issues in a no-fuss manner.

We can help you avoid stressful and disruptive situations that so many who get a divorce are subjected to. You want to have the right lawyer advocating for you — someone who has the knowledge base to offer real-time support and guidance.

One area you may want to know more about is alternative dispute resolution or ADR. This is a general term that means that you and your spouse have made a decision to try to work out your divorce using mediation techniques available at our law firm.

If you are concerned that the divorce process will emotionally damage you or your children, ADR may be one of the options you want to explore. Having someone from our team on your side can provide a wealth of information and help.

About the author: Melissa D. Cianci

Managing Partner of Roseville Divorce Lawyer | Cianci Law, PC

Melissa D. Cianci is the managing partner of Cianci Law, PC, where she specializes in family law, adoption, and surrogacy. A Certified Family Law Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization, Melissa is admitted to practice in seven states, including California, Nevada, and New York. She holds a J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and an M.B.A. from Oklahoma State University. In addition to her legal practice, she serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for Adoption Choices, Inc. and is a Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys.

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