California divorce judgments are binding and enforceable within the United Statesunder the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the U.S. Constitution and 28 U.S.C. Section 1738. However, when enforcement or recognition is sought abroad
This article introduces seven practical cultural metaphors that illuminate how cross-cultural misunderstandings arise in family court and how judges, attorneys, and mental-health professionals can more accurately interpret parties’ conduct, communication, and motivations. Drawing on
This article analyzes the “pyramid of power” as a defining framework of authority and hierarchy within traditional Iranian families and explores how this structure shapes legal rights, obligations, and dispute-resolution outcomes under Iranian law
Bridging Traditions: Prenuptial Agreements and Mahr in Cross Cultural Marriages was first published in The Daily Journal on October 24, 2025 as part of Abbas Hadjian’s “Culturally Speaking” column. The main points of the
I reside in California but was married online through Utah County, while my fiancé resides in Canada. FAQs Summary A Utah online marriage, if properly licensed, performed, and recorded under Utah law, is valid
Ancient Roots of Mahr The idea of a marital gift from husband to wife is older than Islam. U.S. Courts on Mahr American courts do not enforce religion—they enforce contracts under “neutral principles of
Proxy Marriage of California Residents. FAQs In English Farsi. What the law really says.
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The concept of a “pyramid of power” in Iranian families is a fundamental element that shapes both cultural expectations and legal interpretations in matters related to California family law disputes. This hierarchical structure is