Tobie B. Waxman

Providing high quality legal representation to a wide range of clients throughout the greater Los Angeles area since 1993. I offer reasonable and highly competitive hourly rates where applicable. Prenuptial Agreements and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO) are expertly prepared for one flat fee. The best interests of the children are the focus of the courts and of my law practice. Once your family law matter has resolved, you will not be abandoned. If modifications of any support, child custody or visitation orders are needed in the future, contact my office to reopen your file.

George Washington Univ

Undergraduate Degree

Loyola Law School

Law Degree

Sole Proprietor

Law Offices of Tobie B. Waxman

2010 - Current

Pro Bono Panel Attorney

Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law

1993 - 2015

Associate

Reback, McAndrews, Kjar, et. al.

2007 - 2009

Associate

Patterson, Ritner, Lockwood, Gartner & Jurich

1995 - 2007

Sole Prioprietor

Law Offices of Tobie B. Waxman

1993 - 1995

Hollingsworth v. Hollingsworth

2016

Avraham v. Avraham

2012

Downing v. Downing

2012

Ford v. Applegate

2003

Gutierrez v. Baez

2003

Client Champion/Silver

Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Client Champions are an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from the people that know them best; their clients. The confidential client review process is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell.

Top Attorney

AVVO

2023

AVVO rating of 10.0 (Superb)

Client Champion/Silver

Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Client Champions are an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from the people that know them best; their clients. The confidential client review process is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell.

Client Champion/Silver

Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Client Champions are an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from the people that know them best; their clients. The confidential client review process is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell.

Client Champion/Silver

Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client Champions are an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from the people that know them best; their clients. The confidential client review process is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell.

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Current

California State Bar  # 167151

Member

1993 - Current

Culver Marina Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2020

California

Since 1993

• Free Consultation
  Hourly rate is $350. Acceptable forms of payment include credit cards, Zelle, cash and checks (personal, certified and/or money orders).
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  QDROs and Prenuptial Agreements are handled on a flat fee basis.

• Prenuptial Agreements
• Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO)

Q. How to Withdraw an Ex Parte Hearing for Custody Visitation Schedule

December 18, 2024

A: If there has been no response filed to the ex parte or a responsive declaration filed/served, you can simply call the courtroom and tell the clerk you are withdrawing your motion or aka taking your motion off calendar. You can then file a "Notice of Taking Motion/RFO Off Calendar". This is a document of your own creation; not a form.

Q. Factors a judge must consider when deciding long-term spousal support? income, property or debt, and standard living?

December 9, 2024

A: Couple different things in your question that the court will look at (see Family Code §4320 for all the statutory factors the court will consider when ordering spousal support). In terms of duration of support to be paid, the court looks at the length of marriage (from date of marriage to date of separation). In terms of amount of support to be paid, the court looks at the lifestyle to which the couple became accustomed during the marriage and whether each spouse's separate income or assets are sufficient to maintain that lifestyle. The fact that she is cohabitating with someone is relevant. The fact that she inherited a high value asset is relevant. I suggest you retain counsel. You have a situation that if argued properly could get you the result you want and need. ... Read More

Q. How do I undo an adoption?

December 5, 2024

A: Adoptions can be reversed (aka "vacated") under certain limited circumstances. These limited circumstances are statutory and can be found at Family Code §9100 et. seq. Such limited circumstances include if the adopted child shows evidence of a developmental disability or mental illness as a result of conditions existing before the adoption and of which the adoptive parents or parent had no knowledge or notice before the entry of the order of adoption. You should consult directly with an adoption lawyer.