A child custody case in Westlake Village, California can be difficult to resolve. The court considers many factors to determine the best course of action. It may weigh the arguments of both parents in the case. The court must also figure out what action represents the best interest of the child. At the Law Offices […]
The children should be the primary focus when determining child custody. The children need to be placed in a safe, loving, and respectful environment. Taking a look at which parent can give the children the healthiest lifestyle is essential in determining which parent gets primary custody. A Westlake Village child custody attorney can fight for […]
Child custody issues are one of the biggest points of contention in California family law. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey (CPS), as of 2020, only 70% of children under the age of eighteen live in a two-parent household. That is a drop from approximately 60 million in 1968 to 51 million […]
Divorce is already a stressful process and if there are children involved, it can be an even tougher battle. It is important to keep children as the primary focal point of a divorce. Both parents should work toward solutions that allow for the most stable and supportive environment for the children. The legal team at […]
Custody battles can push parents into a mindset they didn’t realize was possible. Suppose you are the father of two young girls. You have divorced their mother but are seeking full custody due to the mother’s mental state. How do you proceed? A father in Texas was facing such a battle. He suspected his ex-wife […]
Drug and alcohol abuse is a major problem for many families throughout the state of California. This kind of substance abuse can have a significant effect on a marriage as well as child custody proceedings in the aftermath of the divorce. Studies indicate that substance abuse is a leading cause of divorce in California and […]
If you have separated from your spouse and there are minor children between the two of you, then co-parenting is probably something you have worked to figure out. Co-parenting can be difficult, especially during the holidays. Whether you are newly divorced or have been separated from your spouse for some time, it would not hurt […]
When you are going through a divorce, there are so many things that need to be settled. On top of the emotional stress of the situation, you have to worry about splitting assets, child support, alimony, and child custody issues. At the Law Offices of Stephanie L. Mahdavi, we know that issues surrounding your children […]
No one chooses to go through a divorce on a whim. A lot of thought process went into your decision. You are doing what is best for you and your spouse. If you are divorcing with children it may complicate things, but it doesn’t mean that the divorce will be a nightmare. Children want to […]
When it comes to custody and visitation issues, one of the things that many people do not consider is the rights of grandparents. However, if you need a Westlake Village child custody attorney, we are here to help. At the Law Offices of Stephanie L. Mahdavi, you can count on having a qualified and experienced […]