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# The Law Offices of Abbas Hadjian, APC: The Law Offices of Abbas Hadjian, APC in Encino California provides expertise on Iranian Family Law cases in which involve mahr (dowry) and Shari'a law documents. Such divorces which take place in the U.S. and internationally require research and analysis of the documents, and an understanding of the language and culture. We speak Farsi and English, have a depth of knowledge in these matters, and consult on cases for other attorneys.

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## Posts
- [Disability and Neurodiversity in Family Courts](https://abbashadjian.com/disability-and-neurodiversity-in-family-courts/): Family courts regularly encounter parents and children whose lives are shaped by autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning differences, developmental diagnoses, mental health conditions, hearing loss, and other visible or invisible disabilities. Yet the legal system often approaches these differences through a narrow question: What is wrong? The 14th Annual Cultural Competency in Family Law Practice Seminar proposes a better question: What does this family need to be understood, supported and treated fairly?
- [Immigrants Must Be Judged by Conduct, Not Nationality](https://abbashadjian.com/immigrants-must-be-judged-by-conduct-not-nationality/): By looking back at a personal courtroom experience on the morning of September 11, 2001, this article explores why courts must remain neutral.
- [Domestication of Foreign Divorce Judgements in California](https://abbashadjian.com/domestication-of-foreign-divorce-judgements-in-california/): This article explores the legal process and practical challenges of having foreign divorce decrees recognized ("domesticated") in California. While international divorces are increasingly common in California's diverse communities, they remain legally ambiguous until a state court officially recognizes them.
- [Time To Retool Your Dowry Ware [Part II]](https://abbashadjian.com/time-to-retool-your-dowry-ware-part-ii/): California does not have a public policy favoring marriage over divorce. Nor does it maintain a public policy that disfavors one type of religious divorce over another. Yet for nearly four decades, courts have invoked a judicially constructed notion that certain agreements “promote divorce” and are therefore void as against public policy. That doctrine—frequently used to invalidate Islamic Mahr provisions—deserves reconsideration. Particularly now.
- [Through the Tunnel of Litigation: Seven Gates of Cultural and Legal Navigation in Divorce](https://abbashadjian.com/cultural-and-legal-navigation-in-divorce/): Divorce is not only a legal termination of marriage but a passage through a tunnel of transformation—legal, financial, psychological, and cultural. For immigrant families, this tunnel becomes doubly complex. It is not merely the end of a relationship but the confrontation between two systems of value: the native culture that shaped expectations and the host culture that governs adjudication. Attorneys, forensics, and judges serve as navigators in this tunnel, guiding the parties—the fish removed from their pond—through seven gates of conflict. The goal of navigation is not victory, but safe passage: the resolution of disputes with the least possible damage, expense, and time.
- [Four Holidays, One Nation](https://abbashadjian.com/four-holidays-one-nation/): The “Holiday Season” is not a random sequence of celebrations. It is a cultural column of four events stacked vertically, each standing on the shoulders of the one before it. From Halloween to New Year's, America climbs from the unknown to the familiar, from gratitude to intimacy, and finally to aspiration. Together, these events reveal how a nation of immigrants creates unity without a shared past: by building upward.
- [Practical steps for registering California divorce judgments abroad](https://abbashadjian.com/registering-california-divorce-judgments-abroad/): 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 — for example, in the U.K., France, or Iran — the legal landscape changes entirely. Recognition becomes a matter of foreign law, not California law. International instruments (such as the Hague Conventions) and bilateral agreements (where they exist) play a critical role. This article surveys the principal approaches taken in common law, civil law, and Islamic law jurisdictions, with practice notes emphasizing recognition in Iran.
- [7 Metaphors That Transform Family Law Practice](https://abbashadjian.com/re-7-metaphors-that-transform-family-law-practice/): 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.
- [Pyramid of Power](https://abbashadjian.com/pyramid-of-power-about/): 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 and in California family-law litigation involving Iranian parties.
- [Bridging Traditions](https://abbashadjian.com/prenuptial-agreements-and-mahr-in-cross-cultural-marriages/): The main points of the article are:
- [Recognition of Online Utah Marriage in California](https://abbashadjian.com/recognition-of-online-utah-marriage-in-california/): “A marriage contracted outside this state that would be valid by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the marriage was contracted is valid in California.”
- [Is Mahr Enforced in U.S. Divorce Courts?](https://abbashadjian.com/is-mahr-enforced-in-u-s-divorce-courts/): The idea of a marital gift from husband to wife is older than Islam.


- [Proxy Marriage of California Residents](https://abbashadjian.com/proxy-marriage-of-california-residents/): Proxy Marriage of California Residents. FAQs In English Farsi. What the law really says. سؤال: آیا می‌توانم با وکالتنامه در کالیفرنیا با نامزدم از ایران ازدواج کنم؟
- [Pyramid of Power](https://abbashadjian.com/pyramid-of-power-in-iranian-families/): 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 deeply rooted in both traditional values and legal principles, influencing everything from decision-making authority and property rights to the resolution of disputes within the family. Understanding this pyramid of power is essential for anyone dealing with legal matters in Iran, particularly those involving family dynamics, inheritance, and the administration of estates.
- [Public Policy vs. Mahr](https://abbashadjian.com/public-policy-vs-mahr/): Courts may debate Mahr’s compatibility with state law, but they cannot avoid explaining themselves. Public policy requires reasons, not silence. The importance of the 2025 Shabanian v. Hosseini. decision from the Tennessee Court of Appeals.
- [Misunderstandings in Cultural and Professional Settings](https://abbashadjian.com/misunderstandings-in-cultural-and-professional-settings/): A recent issue of The Daily Journal, July 23, 2024 (pages 4-5) features a preview of topics discussed among attorneys, judges, and psychologists at the event Cultural Competency in Family Practice - Uncomfortable Conversations: The Art of Cultural Dialogue.
- [$5,579,079 Tax Write-off Based on Phony Documents DENIED](https://abbashadjian.com/phony-documents-iranian-property/): BENJAMIN SOLEIMANI AND SHARYN SOLEIMANI, Petitionersv.COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent
- [Determining Wife’s Interests in Iranian Property](https://abbashadjian.com/determining-wifes-interests-in-iranian-property/): The Law Offices of Abbas Hadjian provided research and analysis of Iranian property documents for a recent case in the Ohio Court of Appeals. Our work resulted in the wife's property being deemed as separate property, affecting the basis used to determine spousal support.
- [Uncomfortable Conversations: The Art of Cultural Dialogue](https://abbashadjian.com/conversations-art-of-cultural-dialogue/): Uncomfortable Conversations: The Art of Cultural Dialogue (Legal and Psychological)
- [Iranian Documents in U.S. Courts](https://abbashadjian.com/iranian-documents-in-us-courts/): Iranian documents presented to the U.S. Courts can be divided into Genuine and Fake categories. It’s crucial to note that in my experience, with a focus on Iranian transactions and litigation, fake documents outnumber genuine ones by more than 50%. This alarming prevalence underscores the urgent need for heightened vigilance and scrutiny when dealing with foreign documents, emphasizing the crucial role of legal professionals in detecting and preventing document fraud.
- [Iranian Civil Law and Procedure](https://abbashadjian.com/iranian-civil-law/): Abbas Hadjian is a legal expert in Iranian civil law and procedure. In Iranian family law, he has in-depth knowledge on dowry / mahr, and cultural divorce. As a bi-lingual Farsi / English speaker, he remains informed about Iranian civil law changes in Iran which will affect families who are divorcing, separating, or in disagreement about child custody and property. For over 35 years, Abbas Hadjian Esq. has practiced family law in California, organized cultural education in the legal community, and hosted radio and television programs which provide analysis of international family law scenarios. Abbas Hadjian is a consultant who is a resource to attorneys, judges, and analysts internationally.
- [Challenges to Family Harmony in a Multicultural World](https://abbashadjian.com/challenges-to-family-harmony-in-a-multicultural-world/): Presented by the Family Law Section of LACBA, this self-paced course was recorded live at the 2023 event - The 11th Annual Cultural Competency in Family Law Practice - Convivencia: Challenges to Family Harmony in a Multicultural World .
- [The art of cultural mediation](https://abbashadjian.com/the-art-of-cultural-mediation/): In the art of Cultural Mediation, the acronym OTHER provides a guideline of considerations required to successfully mediate cultural disputes in a traditional setting. While mediating legal disputes almost universally requires understanding the four basics of Duty, Breach, Defense, and Damage - in Cultural Mediations the basic concepts do not address the scope of understanding required.
- [Abbas Hadjian is a Top Family Lawyer of 2024!](https://abbashadjian.com/abbas-hadjian-is-a-top-family-lawyer-of-2024/): Abbas Hadjian is a Top Family Lawyer of 2024, as recognized and featured in a special report by The Daily Journal focused on the best lawyers in California working in divorce and custody.
- [Child Custody, Below and Above the Best Interest of Children Model](https://abbashadjian.com/child-custody-iran-cali-best-interest-of-children/): In article 14 of Abbas Hadjian's Daily Journal series "Culturally Speaking", global models of child custody policies are compared to California's best interest of the child standard, particularly the Iran Islamic child custody standards.
- [Majority, Maturity and Marriage – Cultural Divorce Part XIII](https://abbashadjian.com/majority-maturity-and-marriage-cultural-divorce13/): In litigating “Majority,” the California age of eighteen (18) is not the only absolute or final threshold. Children born and naturalized out of non-California marriages are subject to the rights and obligations under the public policies of their Home State. This legal duality will impact the outcome of a California divorce, which is unacceptable or enforceable in other jurisdictions. In handling the status of a “Minor Child” in California, exploring the alternatives to eighteen (18) is a professional responsibility before advising the clients or the court.
- [Abbas Hadjian, Consultant and Cultural Mediator Has Joined ARC](https://abbashadjian.com/abbas-hadjian-consultant-and-cultural-mediator-arc/): Abbas Hadjian is a Consultant and Cultural Mediator who is an internationally recognized attorney with specialization as a California Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS). He is also a Fellow of both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL).
- [Time to Retool Your Dowry Ware](https://abbashadjian.com/time-to-retool-your-dowry-ware/): California trails other states in recognizing cultural marriage contracts and pre-marital agreements such as dowry and mahr. Despite the maturity of its statehood and diversity of its population, judicial opinions on cultural marriage cases have been less informed than expected.
- [Married Until Annulment Do Us Part – Cultural Divorce Part X](https://abbashadjian.com/married-until-annulment-do-us-part/): Hadjian, Abbas. (2023, August 7). Cultural Divorce, Part X: Married Until Annulment Do Us Part. The Daily Journal. https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/374192-cultural-divorce-married-until-annulment-do-us-part
- [11th ANNUAL CULTURAL COMPETENCY IN FAMILY LAW PRACTICE](https://abbashadjian.com/11th-annual-cultural-competency-in-family-law-practice/): See the prior year's event, Cultural Competency In Family Practice 2022: Intersectionality.
- [Understanding and Litigating Bigamy – Cultural Divorce Part IX](https://abbashadjian.com/understanding-and-litigating-bigamy/): Hadjian, Abbas. (2023, July 17). Cultural Divorce, Part IX: Understanding and Litigating Bigamy. The Daily Journal. https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/373839-cultural-divorce-part-ix-understanding-and-litigating-bigamy
- [Marrying Your Mother-in-Law – Cultural Divorce Part VIII](https://abbashadjian.com/marrying-your-mother-in-law/): Marrying your mother-in-law is forbidden in Iran, but not in California. An Iranian client asked, “Can I marry my mother-in-law?” In Iran and many other Islamic (and non-Islamic countries) the answer is simple - No. 
- [Date of Separation – Cultural Divorce Part VII](https://abbashadjian.com/date-of-separation-cultural-divorce-part-vii/): The "date of separation" is the subject of my 7th article on Cultural divorce in the Los Angeles Daily Journal. I believe that Family Code Section 70 fabricates an opportunistic free zone of separate interest at the end of a failing marriage. Unscrupulous spouses will take advantage and will attempt to re-brand community property as separate property. 
- [Cultural Date of Marriage – Cultural Divorce Part VI](https://abbashadjian.com/cultural-date-of-marriage-cultural-divorce/): Hadjian, Abbas. (2023, June 5). Cultural Divorce, Part VI: Cultural Date of Marriage. The Daily Journal. https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/373162-cultural-divorce-part-vi-cultural-date-of-marriage
- [Date of Marriage – Cultural Divorce Part V](https://abbashadjian.com/date-of-marriage-cultural-divorce-part-v/): The date of marriage is one of the first pieces of information needed when filing form FL100 California Petition for Dissolution. However in cultural divorces, determining the date requires special attention. It may be necessary to consider dates of alternative events depending on the circumstances and jurisdiction in which they occurred. 
- [Attorney Fees and Compensation – Cultural Divorce, Part IV:](https://abbashadjian.com/attorney-fees-and-compensation-cultural-divorce/): Hadjian, Abbas. (2023, May 8). Cultural Divorce, Part IV: attorney fees and compensation. The Daily Journal.
- [Retainer Without Malpractice –  Cultural Divorce Part III  ](https://abbashadjian.com/retainer-without-malpractice-cultural-divorce/): Hadjian, Abbas. (2023, April 25). Cultural Divorce, Part III: Retainer Without Malpractice. The Daily Journal. https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/372557-cultural-divorce-part-iii-retainer-without-malpractice#
- [Cultural Divorce Part II: Not all interviews are made equal](https://abbashadjian.com/cultural-divorce-part-ii/): In Cultural Divorce Part II, Abbas Hadjian provides more detail of issues to be considered and processes to be modified when handling cultural divorces. This begins with awareness and careful steps to be followed with a commitment to the processes required to handle clients with cultural sensitivity.
- [Cultural Divorce, Part I: Introduction](https://abbashadjian.com/cultural-divorce-part-one-introduction/): Cultural Divorce Part I: Introduction by Abbas Hadjian, includes important conduct considerations for successful cultural divorces. Cultural attitudes regarding divorce
- [California’s Top Family Lawyers 2023 List](https://abbashadjian.com/californias-top-family-lawyers-2023-list/): Abbas Hadjian is included on the list and profiled in a full page article by the magazine's Don DeBenetictis. He shares the journey of his long legal career which began in Iran, and after he began practicing law in the U.S. in 1988.
- [6th Annual Sorrell Trope Family Law Trial Institute Program](https://abbashadjian.com/6th-annual-sorrell-trope-family-law-trial-institute-program/): The mission of the Sorrell Trope Trial Institute is to help lawyers be more comfortable in the courtroom and thus more effective advocates for their clients. The program is designed to teach trial advocacy skills through a combination of instruction, mock trail presentations, and feedback from experienced lawyers and judicial officers. The program will feature Vignette Demonstrations of actual trial scenarios including as in-depth view into introducing Hearsay Exceptions.
- [The LACBA 2023-24 Officer and Board of Trustee Nominees](https://abbashadjian.com/lacba-2023-24-officer-and-board-of-trustee-nominees/): President-Elect Kristin Adrian will automatically become LACBA President.
- [Abbas Hadjian is Featured in Javanan Magazine](https://abbashadjian.com/abbas-hadjian-is-featured-in-javanan-magazine/): The article highlights Abbas Hadjian's appointment to Chair of the Family Law Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association for 2022-23, as of July 1st.
- [Cultural Competency in Family Practice 2022: Intersectionality](https://abbashadjian.com/cultural-competency-in-family-practice-2022/): The 2022 Cultural Competency in Family Practice annual seminar will be observing its 10th Year Anniversary! The first seminar was held in 2013, and became a remote event in 2020.  CCFP is organized by Abbas Hadjian, Esq., a California Certified Family Law Specialist.
- [Abbas Hadjian  is the 2022-2023 LACBA Family Law Section Chair](https://abbashadjian.com/lacba-family-law-section-chair-2022-2023-abbas-hadjian/): This nomination follows his dedicated membership on the Family Law Executive Committee (FLEXCOM) since 2014. Abbas succeeds the 2021-22 chair, Steven Mindel.
- [CCFP 2021: Access to Justice 7/31/2021](https://abbashadjian.com/ccfp-2021-access-to-justice-7-31-2021/): The 9th Annual Cultural Competency in Family Practice Seminar is entitled Access to Justice - Lessons Learned During Covid
- [Appointment With Abbas Hadjian on KIRN: Feb 4, 2021](https://abbashadjian.com/abbas-hadjian-on-kirn-feb-4-2021/): https://youtu.be/watch?v=lmOG_QqqONY
- [Abbas Hadjian on KIRN: Jan 29, 2021](https://abbashadjian.com/abbas-hadjian-on-kirn-jan-29-2021/): Friday Noon with Abbas Hadjian on KIRN 12:00 to 12:30 جمعه ‌ها January 29, 2021 Facebook, YouTube, InstagramWhere California Family Law meets Iranian Culture بررسی و برخورد قانون خانواده کالیفرنیا و فرهنگ ایرانی
- [Abbas Hadjian on KIRN: Jan 22, 2021](https://abbashadjian.com/abbas-hadjian-on-kirn-jan-22-2021/): January 22, 2021 Abbas Hadjian on KIRNWhere California Family Law meets Iranian Culture بررسی و برخورد قانون خانواده کالیفرنیا و فرهنگ ایرانی 
- [Abbas Hadjian on KIRN: Jan 15, 2021](https://abbashadjian.com/abbas-hadjian-on-kirn-jan-15-2021/): January 15, 2021 Abbas Hadjian on KIRNWhere California Family Law meets Iranian Culture بررسی و برخورد قانون خانواده کالیفرنیا و فرهنگ ایرانی 

## Pages
- [The Expert Desk](https://abbashadjian.com/the-expert-desk/)
- [FAQs: Expertise for Your Client’s Iranian Divorce Case](https://abbashadjian.com/faqs-expertise-clients-iranian-divorce-case/): Benefits of Consulting an Iranian Divorce Expert In a client's Iranian divorce case in the U.S., what legal and cultural issues should I anticipate?Divorce cases involving Iranian nationals often involve intricate legal and cultural aspects unfamiliar to U.S. courts. The distinct nature of the Iranian legal system, which blends French-German civil law with Islamic Sharia law, necessitates expert interpretation to ensure accurate understanding within the U.S. legal context. Of significant importance is Iranian Mahr (or Mehr/Maher), a concept which can be challenging for U.S. courts and attorneys to understand. Such cases also require an understanding of the interrelationship between Iranian law and customs, and expectations surrounding marriage and divorce, all of which impact child custody, spousal support, and property division. What is Mahr, and how does it affect a U.S. divorce between Iranian nationals?Mahr (also spelled Maher or Mehr) is a mandatory payment a husband owes his wife upon marriage under Islamic and Iranian law. It can be immediate (prompt mahr) or deferred (deferred mahr) until an event like divorce or the husband's death. Determining the Mahr's value and enforceability within U.S. courts demands specialized knowledge of Iranian law. An expert can clarify how mahr interacts with U.S. property division laws and advocate for its proper consideration in settlements or trials.What is involved in dividing property located in Iran?Dividing property during a US divorce which includes assets located in Iran presents challenges due to the distinct property laws governing each country. Establishing clear ownership of assets under both legal systems can be difficult. Iran's property laws, rooted in Islamic principles and civil law traditions, can create conflicts with US property laws during divorce proceedings.
 Determining the value of assets in Iran for the purpose of division in a US court can also be complicated. Ensuring that a US court order for property division is enforceable in Iran requires meticulous legal strategy.What are the specific challenges associated with using Iranian documents in discovery in U.S. divorce cases?Document authenticity is crucial due to a high prevalence of fraudulent Iranian documents presented in U.S. courts. Over 50% of Iranian documents presented are not authentic. Documents such as marriage or divorce certificates, prenuptial agreements, and financial and property records must researched to identify their authenticity and evidentiary value in a U.S. court. Due to the lack of direct consular relations between the U.S. and Iran, the process of locating, interpreting, and authenticating Iranian documents is complex and can be challenging.How can an expert witness help with the authentication and interpretation of Iranian documents once received?An expert witness can: 1. Verify authenticity to determine if a document is genuine by examining its source, format, seals, signatures, and other identifying features. 2. Provide accurate translations from Farsi to English, ensuring the accuracy and precision of legal terminology.3. Explain legal nuances to clarify the meaning of legal terms and concepts within the context of Iranian law, as they may differ significantly from U.S. legal interpretations.4. Address potential challenges related to the dialect used in the document, as Iran has over 110 Farsi dialects that can impact the interpretationHow are Iranian documents authenticated for U.S. courts?Genuine Iranian documents must undergo a four-step authentication process which includes:1. Verification of the translator's qualifications by the Iranian Association of Certified Translators and Interpreters (IACTI)2. Verification of IACTI's seal by the Department of Justice (DOJ)3. Verification of the DOJ's seal by the Iranian Secretary of State (SOS)4. Verification of the Iranian SOS's seal by the Swiss Embassy, which protects U.S. interests in IranWhat specific areas of expertise should I look for when selecting a consultant for an Iranian divorce case?When choosing a consulting legal expert for Iranian Divorce, consider the following areas of expertise:Iranian Family Law: A deep understanding of Iranian family law principles, including those related to marriage, divorce, child custody, and property divisionU.S. Legal System: Familiarity with the U.S. legal system, ensuring they can effectively communicate complex Iranian legal concepts to U.S. judges and juriesCultural Awareness: Sensitivity to Iranian cultural norms and practices, allowing them to explain the parties' actions and intentions within their cultural context, which can be important for issues like child custody and spousal supportWhat distinguishes The Law Offices of Abbas Hadjian, APC as an expert consultant in Iranian Family Law specializing in Iranian U.S. divorce cases?Mr. Hadjian offers a unique blend of expertise in both Iranian Civil Law and the U.S. legal system. His deep understanding of Iranian family law principles, including those related to marriage, divorce, child custody, and property division is crucial for accurately interpreting and applying these principles within the U.S. legal context. He can effectively communicate these complex legal concepts to U.S. judges and juries.Is Iranian Mahr recognized in the U.S.?Each state in the US gives differing consideration for Mahr in divorce. Adding further complexity to Iranian divorce in the U.S. is the variation between states in how they recognize not only Mahr, but Iranian marriages, divorces, and prenuptial agreements. Information about how states recognize mahr can be found at:Dowry Mahr in U.S. Courts and Articles about Mahr.How can I discuss my client's case with Abbas Hadjian, Esq. to determine how his expertise can benefit our legal strategy?Attorneys can easily contact Mr. Hadjian's office through the website to discuss their case and learn how his expertise as an expert witness and consultant can be beneficial.
- [FAQs: Iranian Divorce in the US](https://abbashadjian.com/faqs-iranian-divorce-in-the-u-s/): For example, in Iran, attorneys have the authority to certify documents they personally prepare, unlike court records that require certification from Mahzar, notaries specialized in deeds and real estate transactions.
The need for accurate translation adds another layer of complexity. With over 110 dialects of Farsi spoken in Iran, ensuring precise translation is essential to avoid misunderstandings that could impact the court's understanding of the documents' contents. Any errors or misinterpretations in these documents can lead to flawed judgments regarding asset division, spousal support, child custody, and other crucial divorce-related decisions.
- [Expert Iranian Family Law](https://abbashadjian.com/)
- [Mediation](https://abbashadjian.com/legal-services/mediation/): Mediation is an effective solution to legal disputes which can save time, money, and emotional stress. A panel of experts with experience in Conflict Resolution can achieve successful outcomes for complex cases.
- [Consulting](https://abbashadjian.com/legal-services/consulting/): Mr. Hadjian provides consulting on cultural divorce cases internationally. His experience as a litigator and mediator in hundreds of complicated Family Law cases makes him a valuable outside expert to inform and provide testimony on such cases.
- [Legal Services](https://abbashadjian.com/legal-services/): We provide Mediation and Consulting on cases involving international marriages which are being brought to U.S. divorce courts. We are often brought into cases to provide Expert Testimony on Iranian family law and documents for issues arising in Islamic marriage divorce cases pertaining to dowry / mahr, property, child custody, and child and spousal support.
- [Video](https://abbashadjian.com/video/): Visit our Youtube Channel to watch Abbas Hadjian, Esq. on Radio Iran, KIRN 670 AM, Los Angeles, California: “Nimrooz Adineh Ba Abbas Hadjian” نيمروز ادينه
- [Education](https://abbashadjian.com/about/education/): Family Law Advocacy Institute, Houston Texas (2005). Loyola Law School Center For Conflict Resolution, Los Angeles, California (2002). University of La Verne, San Fernando Valley College of Law, North Hills, California (1982-1986). Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts; School of Economics (1975-1976). University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado.(1975). Tehran University, Iran, School of Law, Economics & Political Science (1961-1965).
- [Teachings, Speaking Events, and Publications](https://abbashadjian.com/about/teachings-speaking-events/): Through his teachings as a speaker and organizer of events in the legal community, Abbas Hadjian shares his expertise on cultural family law.
- [Privacy Policy](https://abbashadjian.com/privacy-policy/): The Law Offices of Abbas Hadjian, APC. https://abbashadjian.com
- [About The Law Offices of Abbas Hadjian, APC](https://abbashadjian.com/about/): As an Iranian Family Law firm in California fluent in both Farsi and English, we provide expertise for cases represented by attorneys as well as directly to clients, on Iranian family law in the U.S. Our services include Mediation, Consulting, and providing Expert Testimony on Iranian civil and family law and documents.
- [Radio Nimrooz Adineh Ba Abbas Hadjian](https://abbashadjian.com/radio/): Radio Iran, KIRN 670 AM, Los Angeles, California:"Nimrooz Adineh Ba Abbas Hadjian"Listen and interact on FACEBOOKVisit our Youtube Channel
- [Family Law Forms](https://abbashadjian.com/family-law-forms/): The California County Superior Courts provide specific Family Law forms which may be used only in that County, and here we have provided you with the forms provided by Los Angeles County Superior Court, derived from that Court's Website. They are derived directly from the California Court Website in PDF format and may be viewed and printed from any computer for which Adobe Reader is installed. Forms may be downloaded by right-clicking on the form number link and selecting the "Save Target As..." or "Save Link As..." option to download the PDF file directly to your hard drive. Use Adobe Reader to open the file after downloading.
- [Articles](https://abbashadjian.com/articles/): Family courts regularly encounter parents and children whose lives are shaped by autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning differences, developmental diagnoses, mental health conditions, hearing loss, and other visible or invisible disabilities. Yet the legal system
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- [Divorce In California](https://abbashadjian.com/divorce-in-california/): "Talagh Dar California" "Divorce In California", written by attorney Abbas Hadjian, a California family law practitioner, is a unique guide to the requirements, procedures, results and consequences of dissolution and annulment of marriages and legal separation in California.
- [Curriculum Vitae](https://abbashadjian.com/about/curriculum-vitae/): Abbas Hadjian Esq's Curriculum Vitae Minor’s Counsel 1996‑Present Advocating and protecting interests and rights of children in the divorce disuptes. Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles: Mediation services 1995‑Present Volunteer services Court appointed and private mediation. Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles: Judge Pro Tem 1995‑Present Volunteer services Family Law, Small Claims, Land‑lord Tenant Law Offices of Abbas Hadjian, Encino, California 1988‑Present Certified Family Law Specialist (2010) Over 5000 clients Over 10,000 consultations. Pleading and Discovery Center, Northridge, California 1982‑1986 Research, investigation and document production Serving legal community, San Fernando Valley Library and online legal/data research Claims investigation Preparation and response to Pleading documents Preparation and implementation of the Discovery plan Preparation and response to the Discovery documents San Fernando Valley College of Law, North Hills, California 1982‑1986 Assistant Law Librarian Maintaining and updating over 70,000 law books and treatises Online research for students Hafiz International, Tehran, Iran. 1979‑1980 CEO private import/export company Qualifications and duties included knowledge to and application of Iranian Civil, Business Commerce laws and regulations Free University of Bandar Abbas, Founder/President 1977‑1979 Private fund raiser to build the university President, overseeing Administrative and Scholastic activities Funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education Qualifications and duties included knowledge and application of Iranian Civil, Business and Labor laws and regulations Office of the Governor General, Southern Ports and Islands (Persian Gulf State), Iran 1976‑1978 Acting Governor‑General Permanent Exhibition of Industrial Development, Bandar Abbas, Iran funded by the Iranian Exhibitions Authorities, Department of Commerce Hormoz Island Development Authority, Bandar Abbas, Iran funded by the office of Her Majesty, Empress Farah Pahlavi Youth Organization Authority, Bandar Abbas, Iran funded by the Office of Iranian Prime Minister Center for Earthquake Relief, Bandar Abbas Iran, a Multi‑Departmental Authority, Funded by various governmental departments Qualifications included knowledge to the Iranian Civil, Business and Administrative laws and regulations Duties mandated application of Iranian Civil, Business and Administrative laws and regulations Office of the Governor General, Southern Ports and Islands (Persian Gulf State), Iran 1968‑1978 Assistant to the Governor General Consultant in Economic and Social Plans In charge of the Governor's office budget, staff training, protocol and press Qualifications included knowledge to the Iranian Civil, Business and Administrative laws and regulations Duties mandated application of Iranian Civil, Business and Administrative laws and regulations Funded by the Office of the Prime Minister and the State Department Keyhan Publications, Iran 1961‑1968 Contributing Editor, Ketabe Saal (Almanac) 1967‑1968 Contributing Editor, Zan ‑e‑Rooz (Women's Daily) Iran's most prominent women's weekly 1965‑1968 Keyhan Daily, Iran's most prominent daily newspaper: Assistant Editor in Chief 1966‑1968 City Editor 1965‑1966 Investigative‑Reporter 1962‑1965 Interpreter, Ketab‑e‑Hafteh (Weekly Book) 1961‑1962  Other Publications, Iran 1959‑1962 Tehran Illustrated (Tehran Mossavar) Omid‑e‑Iran Khousheh Ettelaaat Pars, Iranian Official News Agency, Iran 1962‑1963 News Editor An updated Curriculum Vitae may also be viewed at Linkedin or requested by contacting us.
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