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Head Counsel Soheila Azizi recently appeared on the Business Leader Spotlight Show to shed light on the complex issue of divorce in California. During the 45-minute segment, Azizi discussed the process of divorce in California, the costs associated with hiring an attorney, the timeline of a typical divorce, domestic violence issues, and alternatives to traditional divorce litigation, such as mediation.…
One Nation Under God, Indivisible, With Liberty and Justice For (Almost) All! In her early years, our nation faced war, bloodshed and unrest when our founding fathers’ vision of equality and “justice for all” were crushed by the evil practices of slavery and segregation. Now more than two centuries later, the ravages of racial inequality continue to prevent our nation…
September 13, 2013, almost 20 years after the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), President Obama proclaimed the month of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognizing domestic violence as an issue of national concern, the Proclamation called on all citizens, advocates, victim service providers, law enforcement and our criminal justice system to stand with survivors of domestic violence, and resolve…
An extensive body of laws in California determines the property rights of married couples and registered domestic partners. However, couples may choose to alter the application of those laws to their particular situation by entering into what is called a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. As emotionally challenging as the subject may be, a frank and open discussion about managing the…
After many years of resistance by the medical industry, the “Patient Safety Act” measure will be put before California voters during the November 2014 election. The Troy and Alana Pack Patient Safety Act is named after the two children who were killed in an accident reportedly caused by a drug addict who had been recklessly prescribed thousands of narcotic painkillers.…
How does the Superior Courts’ reorganization plan affect your access to justice? San Bernardino Superior Courts will undergo significant changes when the new plan to reorganize local cases takes effect this month. With the opening of San Bernardino Justice Center in downtown San Bernardino, scheduled for May 28, 2014, all civil cases in the county (including those from Rancho Cucamonga…
Soheila Azizi , Esq. and the Women On The Move Network invite you to attend an informative workshop on March 07, 2014 12:00pm-1:30pm. Click here for the flyer.
Using Conflict As A Stepping Stone, Not A Stumbling Block! Conflicts have become inevitable facts of life in today’s society. Instead of denying, suppressing or resorting to anger, learning about ways to handle conflict can empower us. I hope you will explore this subject further and learn to challenge and manage the conflicting forces of your lives. Use the recipe…
How much do you know (or need to know) about Entertainment and intellectual property laws? If you are an artist, a chef, a song writer or composer, a technology pioneer, a business owner, an author, a designer or an inventor, your artistic work, business name, plan, or creation may be an intellectual property deserving protection. Intellectual Property laws in areas…
What are the “10 essential health benefits” under the new AFFORDABLE CARE ACT? President Obama’s health care act goes into effect on January 1, 2014, whereby over 50 million Americans without health coverage, as well as millions more without adequate coverage, can take advantage of certain “essential health benefits.” Whether offered through an employer, or purchased directly by individuals and…