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Your Trusted Beverly Hills Family Law Firm
At Family Law Firm, we are a team of seasoned legal professionals dedicated to providing strategic family law solutions in Los Angeles. With nearly two decades of experience, our founder, Maryam Atighechi, is a Certified Family Law Specialist recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star and top attorney in California. Our practice focuses on divorce, child custody, spousal support, and domestic violence cases, prioritizing courtroom excellence and compassionate client guidance. We serve middle- and high-income clients, including executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals, offering tailored legal strategies for complex family law matters.Our approach combines trial-ready advocacy with personalized support, ensuring clients receive both legal expertise and emotional reassurance during challenging transitions. We maintain strong ethical standards, transparency in communication, and a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation as needed.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Marital Agreements
Spousal Support
Child Support
Domestic Violence
Prenuptial Agreements
Custody Modifications
Property Division
Collaborative Divorce
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of family law experience with a Certified Family Law Specialist.
- Our team has secured courtroom wins in complex divorce and custody cases.
- We provide personalized legal strategies for high-income executives and professionals.
- We maintain 24/7 availability for urgent family law matters and client support.
- Our attorneys are recognized in Super Lawyers and National Academy of Family Lawyers.
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS)
What people say
BEST attorney
Amazing legal representative
Calm under pressure
Fights for clients
World-class efforts
Services
Divorce Representation
Our divorce services handle high-asset and contested cases with strategic courtroom advocacy. We specialize in property division, spousal support, and collaborative divorce solutions for Los Angeles clients. Our approach balances aggressive representation with emotional support during complex transitions.
Child Custody
We protect parental rights through custody agreements, modifications, and enforcement actions. Our practice addresses relocation cases, international custody disputes, and emergency custody orders while prioritizing children's best interests.
Marital Agreements
Our firm drafts and reviews prenuptial, postnuptial, and cohabitation agreements. We ensure enforceable documents that protect assets and clarify financial responsibilities for couples in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles.
Spousal Support
We negotiate and litigate spousal support arrangements, modifying existing orders when circumstances change. Our representation covers temporary support during divorce proceedings and long-term maintenance agreements.
Domestic Violence
We provide urgent legal protection through restraining orders and custody modifications for domestic violence victims. Our services include emergency court interventions and long-term safety planning in family law cases.
People
Maryam Atighechi
Certified Family Law Specialist
With 20+ years of experience, Maryam Atighechi is a Super Lawyer Rising Star and National Academy of Family Lawyers top 10 attorney. She specializes in complex family law cases involving high-net-worth clients and has significant courtroom experience.
Questions
How long does a divorce process typically take in California?
Most divorces take at least six months, with complex cases lasting a year or longer depending on property and custody disputes.
How is property divided in a California divorce?
California follows community property laws requiring equal division of marital assets, with exceptions for separate property and special circumstances.
What factors determine child custody arrangements?
Courts prioritize the child's best interests, considering parental caregiving ability, stability, and safety when making custody decisions.
Can custody agreements be modified after divorce?
Yes, modifications are possible with significant changes in circumstances like relocation, remarriage, or evolving child needs.
Is legal representation required for prenuptial agreements?
While not legally required, having an attorney ensures enforceable prenuptial agreements that properly protect both parties' interests.
