Woodland Hills, California Divorce Lawyers

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Santa Monica, CA Divorce Attorney
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Rozanna Michelle Velen
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Cathleen Elisabeth Norton
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Woodland Hills, CA Divorce Attorney. 11 years experience
(310) 300-4021 20720 Ventura Blvd., Suite 280
 Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
UCLA School of Law
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We understand that navigating the family court system can be quite overwhelming. The Law Offices of Cathleen E. Norton is experienced in handling any family law matter: Divorce, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Modification of Child Support, Modification of Spousal Support,Child Custody Evaluations, Move-Away and Relocation Requests, Paternity Actions, Domestic Partnerships, Uncontested Divorce, Legal Separation, Pre-Divorce Planning, Limited Scope Representation/Consultation. The Law Offices of Cathleen E. Norton is committed to providing you with the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions about your life. Our goal is to empower...
(310) 300-4021 9595 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900
 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 300-4021 31225 La Baya Drive, Suite 113
 Westlake Village, CA 91362
John Francis Nicholson
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Woodland Hills, CA Divorce Attorney. 17 years experience
(818) 348-3806 21243 Ventura Blvd., Suite 116
 Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Divorce, Business, Family and Real Estate
Univ of LaVerne COL
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My education is rooted in the University of Southern California and culminated with a Bachelor of Science and MBA at Valley Christian University. I graduated from the University of La Verne School of Law in Woodland Hills, California. I am a hands-on, solo, general practitioner and I have been practicing law in the San Fernando Valley serving Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Since 2009 I have actively been a Judge Pro Tem for the Los Angeles County Superior Courts. This is a volunteer, non-paid public service.
Leon Fromkess Bennett
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Los Angeles, CA Divorce Lawyer. 33 years experience
(818) 888-7731 6320 Canoga Ave
Suite 1400
 Los Angeles, CA 91367
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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Mariam E. Hanna
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Calabasas, CA Divorce Lawyer. 1 year experience
(866) 257-5180 5023 N. Parkway Calabasas
 Calabasas, CA 91302
Free ConsultationDivorce, DUI, Domestic Violence and Family
University of West Los Angeles School of Law
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Mariam E. Hanna attended the University of Texas at El Paso and graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy in May, 2008. Thereafter, she gained valuable experience working with attorneys practicing family law, bankruptcy and insurance subrogation. She started attending law school at the University of West Los Angeles School of Law in January, 2012. During her law school career, she received two Witkin’s Awards, an award given to the student who achieved the highest grade in the class. The first award she received was for Appellate Advocacy and the second was for California DUI...
Marshall William Waller II
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Calabasas, CA Divorce Lawyer. 36 years experience
(800) 655-4766 23501 Park Sorrento
Suite 103
 Calabasas, CA 91302
Divorce and Family
Loyola Law School
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David Hyun Chung
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Calabasas, CA Divorce Lawyer. 11 years experience
4201 Las Virgenes Rd
 Calabasas, CA 91302
Free ConsultationDivorce
California Western School of Law
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Yael Kaner
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Woodland Hills , CA Divorce Lawyer. 19 years experience
(818) 783-8580 20969 Ventura Blvd., Ste 101
 Woodland Hills , CA 91364
Divorce and Family
Univ of LaVerne COL
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Donald Frederick Conviser
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Woodland Hills, CA Divorce Attorney. 45 years experience
(888) 632-4447 21016 Victory Blvd., Suite D
 Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Divorce and Family
Southwestern Law School
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Anne Claire Adams
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Canoga Park, CA Divorce Attorney. 23 years experience
(818) 715-0015 7041 Owensmouth Ave
Ste 103
 Canoga Park, CA 91303
Divorce
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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Neil J. De Leon Esq.
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Woodland Hills, CA Divorce Lawyer.
(818) 710-2772 5850 Canoga Ave.
Suite 400
 Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Ani A. Avetisyan
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Granada Hills, CA Divorce Lawyer
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Alexander R. Ginzburg
(310) 914-3222
Los Angeles, CA Divorce Attorney
24 years experience
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Dana Urick
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Los Angeles, CA Divorce Attorney. 29 years experience
(818) 227-3378 21241 Ventura Blvd
SUITE 190
 Los Angeles, CA 91364
Divorce, Business and Family
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Diana Hagopian
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Woodland Hills , CA Divorce Lawyer. 13 years experience
(818) 206-4864 Warner Center Towers
21600 Oxnard Street, Suite 2060
 Woodland Hills , CA 91367
Divorce and Family
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Cynthia Carol Berman
Los Angeles, CA Divorce Attorney. 28 years experience
(818) 593-5050 21031 Ventura Blvd
 Los Angeles, CA 91364
Divorce and Family
Univ of LaVerne COL
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Glenn Hardie
Calabasas, CA Divorce Lawyer. 46 years experience
(818) 222-0661 23801 Calabasas Rd
 Calabasas, CA 91302
Divorce and Family
UCLA School of Law
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Daniel Brian Rubanowitz
Woodland Hills, CA Divorce Attorney. 27 years experience
(818) 887-2702 21860 Burbank Boulevard, Suite 130
 Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Divorce and Family
Loyola Law School
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Kevin James Mooney
Los Angeles, CA Divorce Lawyer. 20 years experience
(818) 703-7500 5855 Topanga Canyon Blvd
 Los Angeles, CA 91367
Divorce and Family
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Andrew Michael Wyatt
Los Angeles, CA Divorce Lawyer. 25 years experience
(818) 710-3813 20750 Ventura Blvd
 Los Angeles, CA 91364
Divorce, Animal, Family and Juvenile
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Michelle Daneshrad
Woodland Hills, CA Divorce Attorney. 16 years experience
(818) 991-0519 21900 Burbank Blvd Fl 3
 Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Divorce
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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Donald Zelinsky
Los Angeles, CA Divorce Lawyer. 45 years experience
(818) 702-9600 21600 Oxnard St
 Los Angeles, CA 91367
Divorce and Family
Univ of West Los Angeles
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Melanie Faith Gardner-Pawlak
Los Angeles, CA Divorce Attorney. 18 years experience
(818) 883-4400 21271 Burbank Blvd
 Los Angeles, CA 91367
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
Univ of LaVerne COL
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Yasha Bronshteyn
(310) 914-3222
Los Angeles, CA Divorce Attorney
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Alec Brian Wisner
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Tarzana, CA Divorce Attorney. 43 years experience
(818) 776-1813 18375 Ventura Blvd, Suite 275
 Tarzana, CA 91356
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Broker Fraud and Family
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
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Since forming Wisner Dispute Resolution Services in 2003, Alec Wisner has been using his unique and diverse background to assist hundreds of clients successfully resolve their disputes. Thoroughly trained in all aspects of mediation, especially in the areas of divorce and family mediation as well as commercial mediation, Alec provides both an understanding of the underlying issues and an ability to facilitate positive communication. Alec brings a rich and diverse background to his mediation practice. While attending U.C.L.A., he won numerous national debate awards, graduating in 1971. Alec matriculated at the University of Southern California Law Center,...
Elizabeth Chabelski Kaufman
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Los Angeles, CA Divorce Attorney. 39 years experience
(818) 993-4330 9045 Corbin Ave
 Los Angeles, CA 91324
Divorce and Family
San Fernando Valley College of Law
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Marina Korol
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Sherman Oaks, CA Divorce Lawyer. 25 years experience
(818) 386-6500 15303 Ventura Boulevard
9th Floor
 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
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Loyola Law School
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Marina Korol is a co-founder of The Law Offices of Korol and Velen. She is an attorney licensed to practice before all of the Courts of the State of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from California State University, Northridge in 1988 and her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School in 1992. Ms. Korol regularly sits as a Judge Pro Tem the Family Law Division of the Los Angeles County Superior...
(323) 653-1600 6300 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 1430
 Los Angeles, CA 90048
William E. Woodcock
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Encino, CA Divorce Lawyer. 19 years experience
(800) 568-0707 16530 Ventura Blvd
Suite 405
 Encino, CA 91436
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Entertainment & Sports and Family
University of California - Hastings College of the Law
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Attorney since 1998
Rozanna Michelle Velen
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Encino, CA Divorce Lawyer. 25 years experience
(323) 653-1600 15760 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 1160
 Encino, CA 91436
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Loyola Law School
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Rozanna M. Velen is a co-founder of The Law Offices of Korol and Velen. She is an attorney licensed to practice before all of the Courts of the State of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from University of California at Los Angeles in 1988 and her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School in 1992. Ms. Velen is a member of the California State Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, and...
Lee Zavatsky
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Encino, CA Divorce Lawyer. 7 years experience
(818) 528-3471 15821 Ventura Blvd #690
 Encino, CA 91436
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Mr. Lee Zavatsky practices both criminal defense and family law in Los Angeles California. He defends all types of criminal matters including infractions, misdemeanors and serious and violent felonies. Mr. Zavatsky had defended hundreds of criminal cases. Mr. Zavatsky uses his knowledge of scientific evidence to present aggressive defenses for his clients. Mr. Zavatsky has also worked on hundreds of divorce and child custody matters. He is also a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, and the California DUI Lawyers Association.
Mariya Furman
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Encino, CA Divorce Attorney. 7 years experience
(818) 528-3471 15821 Ventura Blvd #690
 Encino, CA 91436
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Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Ms. Mariya Furman is a Los Angeles family and criminal defense attorney. As a criminal defense attorney, Ms. Furman represented clients in criminal matters in California state and Federal Courts. She has extensive experience handling all types of criminal cases, such as: - DUI/DWI; - Drug related offenses; - Theft/Fraud related offenses; - Domestic violence cases; - Serious felonies, such as murder, kidnapping and sex crimes; - Federal cases; Ms. Furman earned her law degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and her undergraduate degree from the...
Donna Ann Laurent
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Encino, CA Divorce Lawyer. 22 years experience
(818) 995-0036 16133 Ventura Blvd
Suite 1140
 Encino, CA 91436
Divorce and Family
Southwestern Law School
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Bio for Donna A. Laurent, Certified Family Law Specialist Donna graduated from Southwestern University School of Law, Summa Cum Laude, in May 1994. While at Southwestern, she earned American Jurisprudence Awards in Legal Research & Writing, Constitutional Law and Torts. She also received Corpus Juris Secundum Awards in Civil Procedure and Torts and an Outstanding Achievement Award in the International Protection of Human Rights. She was invited to Law Review and Moot Court, but chose, instead, to devote her non-school hours to raising her young son, who started kindergarten when she started law school. Prior to law school, Donna...
Anie N. Akbarian
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Encino, CA Divorce Lawyer. 19 years experience
16133 Ventura Blvd., 7th Floor
 Encino, CA 91436
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Personal Injury
Glendale Univ COL
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The Law Offices of Anie N. Akbarian, APC was established in December of 1997 in Glendale, California. We have offices in Glendale and Encino, California.  We represent clients in Personal Injury and Family Law related matters. We understand the dynamics of the emotional hardship in personal injury cases and divorce proceedings and how they can affect our client's quality of life.  It is our job to help our clients to bring balance back to their lives and protect their legal rights and interests.  Anie N. Akbarian is an experienced, capable and dedicated litigation attorney who is committed to providing exceptional legal representation...
(818) 247-9322 450 N Brand Blvd., Suite 600
 Glendale, CA 91203
Robert Louis Gigliotti
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ENCINO, CA Divorce Lawyer. 26 years experience
(818) 996-9776 15760 VENTURA BLVD., SUITE 700
 ENCINO, CA 91436
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Family
University of La Verne College of Law
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With over twenty-five years experience, Los Angeles attorney Robert Gigliotti has the knowledge and experience necessary to confidently and effectively represent California Clients in all aspects of family law including, divorce, custody and visitation, move-away disputes, child support, ?spousal support, property rights, premarital, post-nuptial, cohabitation agreements, modifications, domestic violence, and restraining orders. ?Los Angeles lawyer Robert Gigliotti understands the emotional and financial stress experienced by clients going through a divorce. ?Although a "do - it - yourself" plan may sound attractive at first glance a family law courtroom is no place to navigate alone or without an experienced...
Michelle Suzan Robins
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Los Angeles, CA Divorce Lawyer. 28 years experience
(818) 990-2120 16633 Ventura Blvd
 Los Angeles, CA 91436
Divorce and Family
UC Hastings COL
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Michelle S. Robins is an experienced divorce and divorce mediation attorney, who also negotiates cohabitation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, as well as modifications to custody, spousal and child support agreements.
Farzad Nezam
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Encino, CA Divorce Lawyer. 11 years experience
(310) 994-9923 16633 Ventura Blvd, Suite 555
 Encino, CA 91436
Divorce and Family
Univ of LaVerne COL
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Farzad Nezam is the principle at the boutique divorce and family law firm of Nezam & Associates serving Los Angeles and orange County. He handle only a handful of cases so he can give his clients the attention to detail and support that family law cases needs. Nezam & Associates serves, Los Angeles, Orange County, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Calabasas and many other cities in the Southern California Area
Asmik Jasmine Gevorkyan
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Sherman Oaks, CA Divorce Lawyer. 10 years experience
(818) 497-8565 14156 Magnolia Blvd., Suite 200
 Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Collections and Family
Ventura COL
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Jasmine Gevorkyan is a litigation attorney who combines her talents and background in service to her clients.She represents wide array of clients, ranging from individuals to corporations, insurance carriers and third party administrators, based in varying parts of the country. She focuses her practice on Personal Injury and Family Law/Divorce cases and handles wide range of complex litigation matters in both the state and federal courts, including car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, elevator accidents wrongful death, brain injury, slip and falls, dog bite injuries, premises liability, medical malpractice, dangerous products/products liability and other general business contract and tort...
Mr Norman Gregory Fernandez Esq.
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Chatsworth, CA Divorce Lawyer. 20 years experience
9909 Topanga Canyon Blvd. #188
 Chatsworth, CA 91311
Free ConsultationDivorce, Asbestos, Domestic Violence and Family
University of La Verne College of Law
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Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq., is an Attorney at Law, and the founder and owner of the law firm. He is the proud father of two adult daughters. Mr. Fernandez is an avid motorcycle rider and is familiar with the special problems related to motorcycle accidents. He earned a Juris Doctor Degree from The University of La Verne College of Law, and is licensed to practice law in the State of California by the California Supreme Court. Mr. Fernandez has also been admitted to practice law before The United States Federal Court, Central District. Mr. Fernandez is a trial lawyer who has extensive...
Dena R. Taub
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Sherman Oaks, CA Divorce Attorney.
(818) 646-5300 15260 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 840
 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Divorce, Business, Family and Personal Injury
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When you come to the law office of Taub & Taub, you can have confidence in the representation you can receive from a divorce lawyer in Sherman Oaks. The team at this firm has dealt with all kinds of family law issues, and they are well equipped to take on your case and support you at this time. Attorney Dena R. Taub has experience with litigation, having served in federal, appellate, and state courts. She focuses her attention on family law matters and is committed to helping her clients pursue the outcome that is in their best interests. She is...
Nydia Loya
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Sherman Oaks, CA Divorce Lawyer. 13 years experience
(818) 386-6500 15303 Ventura Boulevard
9th Floor
 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
UCLA School of Law
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Nydia Loya is an Associate in the Law Offices of Korol and Velen. Ms. Loya was admitted to the California State Bar in December, 2004. She is admitted to practice before all of the Courts of the State of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Ms. Loya graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Political Science and Psychology in 2001, and earned her J.D. from UCLA School of Law in 2004. Prior to joining Korol and...
(323) 653-1600 6300 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 1430
 Los Angeles, CA 90048
Ani A. Avetisyan
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Granada Hills, CA Divorce Lawyer. 7 years experience
(818) 731-1295 17611 Ludlow Street
 Granada Hills, CA 91344
Free ConsultationDivorce, Employment and Family
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
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Constance Zec Bessada
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Van Nuys, CA Divorce Attorney. 40 years experience
(818) 988-9992 14545 Victory Blvd
Suite 402
 Van Nuys, CA 91411
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Personal Injury
Willamette Univ COL
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I have a General practice with emphasis on Family Law, including custody, visitation, child and spousal support, property division and domestic violence issues, as well as other aspects of civil law, business and personal injury. By Appointment Only. Note: Any references and endorsements about me do not constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.
Hamid Naraghi
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Encino, CA Divorce Lawyer. 20 years experience
(800) 568-0707 16530 Ventura Blvd
Suite 405
 Encino, CA 91436
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy and Family
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Hamid has practiced law, specifically litigation, mediation and alternative dispute resolution, since 1997. Currently the managing attorney at Nader, Naraghi & Woodcock, APLC,
Richard F. Taub
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Sherman Oaks, CA Divorce Attorney. 24 years experience
(818) 646-5300 15260 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 840
 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Divorce, Business, Domestic Violence and Family
Nova Southeastern University
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Richard F. Taub is the managing partner and President of the Sherman Oaks legal office, Taub & Taub, P.C. Attorney Taub began his legal career in 1993 as a state prosecutor, and three years later switched his focus to the practice of criminal defense. With experience from both sides of the courtroom and an extensive understanding of the criminal justice system, Attorney Taub is prepared to take on even the most complicated cases. To find out more about working with Mr. Taub, do not hesitate to give the firm a call today!

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If a person wishes to terminate his or her marriage, he or she may file for a divorce. In a divorce proceeding, the court will terminate the marriage and determine the rights and responsibilities of the divorcing parties regarding child custody, child visitation, child support and spousal support (alimony). The court will also redistribute marital assets.

Depending on where you reside and where your assets are, the division of property can be a very simple or very complex process. Disputes often arise during this phase of a divorce if the two parties disagree as to who should receive which assets or property.

Finding a divorce lawyer who is experienced and reliable can reduce your stress and help you make the best choices possible. A good divorce lawyer should be a problem solver who is skilled at negotiation and possesses a solid trial background. If both parties are open to alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration or mediation, finding a lawyer experienced in collaborative divorce or divorce mediation would be beneficial.

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