California Law
Is the Child’s Preference Ever Considered in Divorce?
California Family Code Section 3042 states that a child that is of “sufficient age and capacity to reason” can sometimes form an intelligent preference as to custody and visitation. The court will sometimes take a look at what the child’s preferences are if they are at least 14 years old or older. If they are…
Read MoreWhy Consent is Important and Necessary in Adoption Cases
Adoption is a complex process that must be treated with care, as every aspect is important. One thing to note, before an adoption is pushed through, a parent’s rights must be considered. If a parent is not consenting to adoption, you may run into a variety of issues. Today we will take a closer glimpse…
Read MoreDivision of Assets: Transmutation, Commingling, and More
When you are going through divorce and want to separate assets, there are many things you may have to consider and talk to with your attorney. There may be concepts you are not familiar with, such as appreciation of assets, transmutation of separate property, and commingling separate property. We can help you understand these assets…
Read MoreWhy an Attorney Should Handle Your Elder Abuse Case
If a loved one you know has been abused in a nursing home setting, you may feel lost and helpless as you fight for their rights. However, these cases are not always simple and it can take time to solve these cases, battling harsh emotions along the way. This is where we come in, to…
Read MoreSoheila Azizi: Top Lawyer in the Inland Empire Region 2017
Soheila Azizi has dedicated her time and passions to California communities for over two decades, bringing her experience to help her clients in a variety of ways as a family law attorney and mediator. We are excited to announce that Azizi was featured as a Top Lawyer in the Inland Empire Region and was featured…
Read MoreWarning Signs of an Abuser, Effect on Children, and More
At The Law Office of Soheila Azizi & Associates, we offer help to those going through a divorce involving domestic violence. However, sometimes everything is not as cut and dry as you would like it to be when you are going through one of these complicated cases. Perhaps the abuse in your relationship is discreet…
Read More5 Topics to Talk to Your Attorney About When Divorcing
When you first decide to branch out and talk to your divorce attorney, there are a couple of topics that should be first and foremost. Though emotions may be high during your divorce and wondering how to get the best settlement may be at the front of your mind, we want to be there for…
Read MoreTemporary Restraining Order: When They Come Into Divorce
When you are going through a divorce, it can bring out a variety of emotions, some positive and some negative. Sometimes, due to these emotions or the history of your spouse, you may find that it is necessary to receive a temporary restraining order through the divorce process. Today we will look at some of…
Read MoreCalculating Child Support Can be a Widely Complex Process
Income Shares Model in California A variety of states handle child support calculations in different ways. In California, a process is used known as the income shares model. In this process, the court bases child support on the income of both parents as well as how many children they have. For instance, what if one…
Read MoreAnnulments When Your Marriage is Based on Fraud
What happens if you get married to somebody but then find out that they have misrepresented information and you are a victim of fraud – must you remain in the marriage? In many states, you do not have to present a reason for divorce, but cases of fraud in divorce are especially serious and, as…
Read MoreAre There Requirements for Ending a Marriage in California?
In every state, there are qualifications that come into play when you are looking to end your marriage. In California, this is true as well. Whether you are going through a marriage or domestic partnership divorce and live in California, there are some things to remember involving residency requirements and filing documents. We can help.…
Read MoreDo Joint Custody and Child Support go Hand in Hand?
Child support and custody matters are very different from one another; however, they still go hand in hand with each other. In many cases, one parent is still ordered to pay child support even if they have joint custody with the other parent. The possibility of child support does not go away just because two…
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