I came to Beth seeking representation for the collaborative divorce process and feeling more than a little apprehensive about what lay ahead. Some months later I came away with favorable outcomes, peace of mind, and a deep gratitude for Beths expert handling of my case. Mine was an unusually complicated divorce which, in less skillful hands, might easily have gone to litigation. Among the many strengths Beth brings to the table are her extensive knowledge of family law, confident negotiating skills, razor-sharp intellect, wonderful professional demeanor, and genuine compassion for all parties. It is easy to see why Beth is so widely respected in the Sacramento Collaborative Divorce community! She truly is a dream to work with and I cant recommend her highly enough.

I hired Beth M. Appelsmith to assist with navigating the maze of divorce paperwork. There were moments when things became challenging but at every step, she provided calm and professional guidance. She was a dream to work with. This sentiment also extends to her legal assistant, Carolyn Hicks. Divorce will never be an easy process but if you require the services of a mediator or need help with document preparation, I cannot recommend her highly enough. Five stars.

Beth and her team are fantastic! She is smart, calm, empathic, and effective. Many family lawyers are slow to respond due to their caseloads, but Beth is exactly the opposite. She maintains clear communication and is a true professional. I have referred several clients to her, and she always delivers. I strongly recommend her.

After we reached a dead end with another firm, Beth helped us nail down our prenuptial agreement. She collaborated with with my wifes attorney to ensure that everything was set up fairly and in a way that we all felt good about. While working with her, she showed her expertise, clear respect for our time, and excellent attention to detail.

There are multiple emotions that swirl when confronted with the need for a divorce. Beth Appelsmith guided my now former husband and myself through the loss of a 35 year marriage. Having no idea what was before me, it became immediately clear this was a professional each one of us could trust. Every step of the dissolution process was handled with open, honest, and inclusive communication. My recommendation of Beth far exceeds 5 stars!

Would highly recommend for mediation and collaborative divorce. Beth is worth every penny. Her calming and professional demeanor, as well as excellent knowledge of family law, helped my client feel confident with the divorce settlement.

Beth is extremely knowledgeable and professional. Given the possibility of conflict between parties she is impartial and patient. A much better solution to a divorce then a confrontation.

Ive referred a few Midtown clients to Beth Appelsmith for custody and divorce consultations and theyve delightedly hired her and indicated she was outstanding. As a Sacramento Realtor, I have worked with and been referred business by numerous family law attorneys to help with real property division estimates and sales. Beth Appelsmith has been an outstanding collaborator who demonstrates knowledge of her craft and respect for others.