Mediation Myths: What You Absolutely Need to Know

At The Law Office of Soheila Azizi & Associates, we believe that mediation is sometimes the best way to resolve divorce matters, depending on the situation. Today we will look at a variety of myths that are sometimes visited when people are considering mediation, which may talk them out of the process. We want you…

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What the Right Divorce Mediator Will do for Your Family

You may have already weighed the pros and cons between divorce mediation and litigation, and decided that mediation may be the best option for you. Every divorce mediator is different, but we can assure you that we have the experience and dedication to get you the best result in your case. Today we have some…

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The Situations That Dictate if a Grandparent Can Get Custody

In the majority of custody situations, parents make decisions for their children and have physical custody of them. However, there are some situations where grandparents may be able to obtain custody of a child. You may automatically be thinking that the only time that a grandparent can gain custody is if the parents have passed…

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How a Child’s Educational Decisions Are Made After Divorce

When you are going through a divorce and children are involved, you may worry about elements of your child’s future and how you will handle things from here on out. When parents divorce, a very serious discussion needs to take place regarding where the child will go to school and who gets to make these…

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What Are Some Causes for Sole Custody to Become Necessary?

When you are in the middle of a custody case due to divorce, your lawyer has probably thrown around and explained terms like “joint custody” and “sole custody.” Anywhere in the United States, you could see a custody situation that is either joint or sole based on the best interests of the child, on either…

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My Case is Too Complex: When You Don’t Want to Mediate

When you are in the midst of divorce and believe mediation is your best option, you should still speak to an experienced attorney about your case and what to expect. Mediation is a proven process that is leading to great results for divorcing couples who want a simplified way to resolve issues without going to…

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The Importance of a Guardianship for a Disabled Person

We have already discovered why having a guardianship is an important thing in some cases. The court takes many important factors into consideration because the guardian will be making important decisions on behalf of the child as ordered by the court. This means that the individual will lose a lot of their independence because they…

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An In-Depth Look at the Responsibilities of a Guardian

When somebody wants to become a guardian of a minor, they must also understand the responsibilities that come with it. It requires a higher decision-making by the guardian, someone to step in place of the parent and make legal decisions that will benefit their best interests. If you are looking into becoming a guardian, there…

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