In today’s rapidly changing world, safeguarding your family’s legal status has become more crucial than ever before. As families grow and evolve, it’s essential to understand the significance of family law and immigration matters. This article will delve into the vital role of a family law attorney in Westlake Village in preserving your family’s legal […]
In the complex and often emotionally charged realm of family law, navigating the legal landscape can be daunting. Whether you’re facing a divorce, child custody dispute, spousal support issue, or any other family-related legal matter, the decision to hire a Westlake Village family law attorney is a critical one that can significantly impact the outcome […]
When a couple without children divorce, each is usually free to go wherever they please with no further obligations or need for contact. But a divorced couple with minor children is required to prioritize the needs of those children and where they go and how a move will affect the children becomes an important consideration. […]
The “California Exodus” may be a bit of an overreaction, but the state did see more departures than arrivals to the Golden State in 2020. More than 267,000 people left California compared to about 128,000 people moving in from other states. This migration can have a huge effect on child custody, causing parents to have […]
Domestic abuse is still trying to find a fair footing in the legal system. On one side, abuse victims struggle to find justice under a court of law, especially in cases that are not deemed severe. What about the other side? What if there has been no abuse in the household, yet your spouse accuses […]
Changes in California law happen all the time. Often, they do not affect marriage or divorce. However, as of January 1, 2020, heterosexual couples in California will now have the option to enter into a domestic partnership. At the Law Offices of Stephanie L. Mahdavi, we want to discuss this law change and how it […]
We know that it is incredibly stressful when you are going through a divorce or separation. If you have children, the situation becomes much more complicated. One thing is certain – both child support and spousal maintenance may be a reality. At the Law Offices of Stephanie L. Mahdavi, we understand that these issues can […]
Toni Anderson got divorced from her husband in the 1970s. While he took off to Canada to avoid paying child support, she began raising her then 3-year-old daughter on her own. She did not think about child support payments then, instead of focusing on ensuring her daughter had a good childhood. “I kind of put […]
Prenuptial agreements are not uncommon in California and postnuptial agreements are even becoming more common. Postnuptial agreements are agreements between spouses that are entered into after they are already married in order to settle things like division of assets, debt allocation, and spousal support in the event that the couple decides to divorce. People often […]
When the tightly wound yarn called ‘family’ begins fraying or completely unravels, the problems that caused such extrication are either easily resolvable, or thrown into complete chaos. Think about your last family argument. Perhaps mom wasn’t being ‘reasonable’ with her responses to decisions you made, or father decided to spend family savings on some outlandish […]