When going through a divorce in Los Angeles, many individuals are concerned with their ability to afford quality legal representation. This is especially true in instances where the other spouse has significantly more means or income. California Family Code Section 2030 addresses this issue by providing a mechanism for courts to order one party to pay for the other party's attorney's fees and costs in certain circumstances.

The new school year presents unique challenges for recently separated or divorced parents. From enrolling children in school to adjusting custody schedules, this period can be disruptive to all family members.

This blog post aims to provide guidance to co-parents who must contend with challenges such as school choice, modified custody arrangements, the costs of school supplies, and logistics around extracurricular activities.

Attorney At Law Magazine recently interviewed Nina Shayan Depatie as the featured Los Angeles family law attorney in its 2024 special edition on Family Law.

Even where spouses begin their separation on “good terms”, traditional divorce proceedings routinely escalate tensions and sour relationships. Divorce mediation offers a more collaborative, private, flexible, and cost-effective alternative, where a neutral mediator helps the spouses reach fair and mutually acceptable divorce agreements. This blog post dives into the benefits of divorce mediation and the role of the mediator in Los Angeles and California divorces.

The holiday season can present unique challenges for divorced or separated families in California. This article provides helpful tips about effective co-parenting strategies, special holiday custody schedules, travel plans, negotiating with an uncompromising co-parent, and other related issues, so that you and your children can establish positive, new traditions.

One of the more complex financial elements to navigate during divorce proceedings is the treatment of carried interest, an issue particularly prevalent in divorces involving private equity, hedge fund, real estate, or venture capital professionals. This guide aims to shed light on the intricacies of carried interest and how it is treated in California divorce cases.