Business Details
21 Years
experience
Westlake Village Family Law Attorney
The SLMFamilyLaw is a dedicated family law practice serving clients in Westlake Village, Ventura County, and Los Angeles County. With over 19 years of experience, our founder Stephanie L. Mahdavi is a certified family law specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Our practice focuses on resolving complex divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division cases through negotiation, mediation, and litigation when necessary. We prioritize minimizing emotional stress while protecting clients' rights and the best interests of their children.Our team combines legal expertise with compassionate representation, offering flexible appointment hours including evenings to accommodate client needs. We work with financial professionals and mediators to ensure fair asset division and tailored parenting plans. Our founder's personal experience as a divorcee and child of divorced parents informs our empathetic approach to family law matters.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Child Support
Property Division
Mediation
Paternity
Domestic Violence
Modifications
High Asset Divorce
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 19 years of family law experience with California certification
- Certified mediator with courtroom litigation expertise
- Flexible evening appointment availability
- Personal experience as divorcee and child of divorced parents
- Collaboration with financial professionals for accurate asset valuation
Associations and certifications
- State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Services
Divorce Representation
Our certified family law specialists guide clients through divorce proceedings with a focus on minimizing emotional stress while protecting legal rights. We handle both uncontested and contested divorces, including complex property division and custody arrangements. Our approach prioritizes negotiated settlements while maintaining courtroom readiness for cases requiring litigation.
Child Custody
We advocate for children's best interests in custody matters, developing comprehensive parenting plans that address physical custody, visitation rights, and relocation issues. Our experience includes high-conflict custody cases and modifications due to changing circumstances, always prioritizing stable environments for children.
Spousal Support
Our team handles temporary and permanent spousal support cases, considering factors like marriage duration, financial needs, and employment prospects. We assist with establishing, challenging, or modifying support orders while ensuring accurate income and expense declarations.
Property Division
As California community property specialists, we manage equitable division of assets and debts acquired during marriage. Our services include business valuation, retirement account division, and complex financial portfolio analysis through collaboration with expert financial professionals.
Mediation Services
Our certified mediator facilitates cooperative solutions for divorce and custody matters, reducing conflict and costs. This voluntary process allows parties to maintain control over outcomes while benefiting from legal expertise in crafting binding settlement agreements.
People
Stephanie L. Mahdavi
Founder & Certified Family Law Specialist
With 19 years of experience, Stephanie L. Mahdavi is a certified family law specialist and mediator. She volunteers as a settlement officer in family court and has handled complex divorce cases involving high assets and child custody matters.
Questions
What family law services do you offer in Westlake Village?
We specialize in divorce, child custody, spousal support, property division, mediation, and high-asset divorce cases throughout Ventura and Los Angeles Counties.
How does child custody work in California?
California courts prioritize children's best interests, considering factors like parental involvement, mental health, and living arrangements when determining custody agreements.
Can spousal support orders be modified?
Yes, spousal support can be modified due to significant life changes like job loss, health issues, or remarriage through formal court proceedings.
What makes your firm different from other family law practices?
Our founder's dual certification as a family law specialist and mediator, combined with personal experience navigating divorce, provides unique perspective and expertise.
Do you handle emergency family law situations?
We recommend contacting law enforcement for immediate domestic violence concerns, but can assist with protective order requests during regular business hours.
