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Aylin Acikalin
Experienced Litigator with Trauma-Informed Approach to Family Law
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Education
- Tulane University School of Law
- J.D. (2004)
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- Georgetown University
- B.A. (1998) | International Affairs
- Honors: Cum Laude
Professional Experience
- Associate Attorney
- ADZ Law, LLP
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- Paralegal
- ADZ Law, LLP
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- Legislative Director
- Councilmember Nadine M. Ramsey
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- Associate Attorney
- Law Office of Alice Newman
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- Legal Analyst
- Bureau of Governmental Research
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- Associate Attorney
- Kanner & Whiteley, LLC
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- Law Clerk
- Judge Nadine Ramsey, Civil District Court
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- Deputy to Chief of Staff
- US Senator Mary L. Landrieu
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- Legislative Aide
- US Senator Mary L. Landrieu
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Professional Associations
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Current
- Activities: Volunteer, Wills for Heroes program/Fee Dispute Aribtration
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 338018
- Florida
- The Florida Bar
- ID Number: 94880
- Louisiana
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- ID Number: 30195
Fees
- Free Consultation
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Estate Planning
- Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Landlord Rights, Tenants' Rights
- Municipal Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Formation
Additional Practice Areas
- Insurance Bad Faith
- Restoration Tax Abatement/Historic Tax Credits (Louisiana Only)
- Property Tax Assessment appeals (Louisiana only)
Legal Answers
- Q. When is the DissoMaster Used in Child and Spousal Support Cases?
- A: Courts are required by California law to follow statewide uniform guidelines in setting child support orders. There are different programs used by practicioners and courts that help calculate guideline child support. Dissomaster is a a paid software used by many practicioners and courts. There is also a free child support calculator available online through the California Department of Child Support Services. https://childsupport.ca.gov/guideline-calculator/ Dissomaster can also be used to calculate spousal support. Courts generally have more discretion in setting a spousal support taking into consideration numerous statutory factors under Cal. Family code section 4230. Parties can request ... Read More
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