Navigating Difficult Emotions in Mediation

Mediation can be an emotional process for all parties involved. Here are some strategies to help navigate those challenging emotions: 1. Create a Safe and Supportive Environment: Establish an atmosphere of trust and respect, allowing participants to express their emotions freely. Encourage active listening and empathy to foster understanding. 2. Validate Emotions: Acknowledge and validate…

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Divorce During Pregnancy: Is it Something You Can Do?

Any time that you realize that your marriage could be coming to an end is a stressful time. However, divorce during pregnancy is definitely one of the most stressful things you can experience in your life. Ending your marriage while pregnant can open a whole host of issues for you or your spouse, which is…

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The Effects of Annulment in Many Aspects of Your Life

You may think that an annulment sounds simple. When it all boils down to it, it is virtually just the legal process that ends a marriage – and in some cases acts like it never happened at all. Many people, as you know, will seek an annulment for a variety of reasons: such as bigamy,…

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What is “Full Faith and Credit” as it Pertains to Custody?

You and your ex have successfully divorced and spoken about the parameters of your custody order. You feel good about things and the direction your life is taking. But then, suddenly, you receive a job offer and believe that you’re going to take it – but it’s in another state. And though you probably won’t…

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Same-Sex Couples: Are We Permitted to Adopt a Child in California?

Luckily, with many states integrating acceptance of the LGBT community into their laws, the same goes for those who wish to adopt a child in California and many other states in the U.S. Adoption laws, as they stand, can already be a complicated subject in which you find yourself asking many questions. Over the years,…

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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…

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Why 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…

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Division 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…

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Why 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…

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Soheila 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…

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Temporary 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…

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Calculating 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…

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