Padideh Seyed Jafari
ADVOCATING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SINCE 2003
Mrs. Jafari is a graduate of Southwestern University School of Law. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and minor in Psychology from Loyola Marymount University.
In 2003, Mrs. Jafari began her private practice in Sherman Oaks, California representing clients in all family law matters such as divorce, mediation and collaborative law. By using her background in psychology and law, Mrs. Jafari helps her clients navigate the dissolution process from in-take through settlement in the most competent and compassionate way.
Academic Positions:
-NYU Schack (Assistant Adjunct Professor: Real Estate Law)
-Southern California Institute of Law (Adjunct Professor: Family Law; Community Property)
- Loyola Marymount Univ
- Undergraduate Degree
- Southwestern Univ School of Law
- Law Degree
- Southwestern University School of Law
- California State Bar  # 225505
- Member
- - Current
- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 225505
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- English: Spoken, Written
- Farsi: Spoken, Written
- Q. What make judge deny spousal support?
- A: Judges consider various factors when deciding whether to grant spousal support. Given your situation, where you have been separated since 2020, were married for nearly 14 years, and both have entered new relationships without cohabiting with new partners, these factors will all play a role in the court's decision. Your ex's ability to pay, alongside the lifestyle maintained during the marriage and the contributions each of you made, will likely be critical considerations. Most things won't result in the complete denial of alimony but they can all have an effective on the specifics of the courts order.
Here are some general considerations:
Self-Sufficiency: If your currently ... Read More
- Q. If we agree verbally on a child visitation schedule can he just default to the MSA when he feels like it?
- A: Verbal agreements regarding child visitation are not legally binding unless formally incorporated into a court order or a revised Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA).
However, In any legal action involving children, the court will consider the best interests of the children above all else. If the week-on-week-off schedule is not in the best interests of your children, and particularly if it is causing them distress, this is something that should be discussed with your attorney and potentially brought to the attention of the court. Also, while the verbal agreement is not legally binding, having a record of it, along with any communication between you and your ex-spouse about the agreement, ... Read More
- Q. what should i do if i can show proof of falsified information in a report in order to remove my children from my care?
- A: If you have evidence of falsified information in a report that led to your children being removed from your care, and evidence of your signature being forged for mail redirection, it's crucial to take immediate and organized legal action. Here are the steps you should consider:
Document Everything: Keep a detailed record of all the evidence you have gathered, including the forged documents, the incorrect address on CPS court documents, and any recordings or other evidence of rights violations.
Contact an Attorney: Consult with a family law attorney who has experience in child custody and CPS cases immediately. An attorney can provide you with legal advice specific to your situation ... Read More
- Website
- Jafari Law And Mediation Office Website