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
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
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
Topics from the 12th Annual Cultural Competency in Family Law Practice A recent issue of The Daily Journal, July 23, 2024 (pages 4-5) features a preview of topics discussed among attorneys, judges, and psychologists
BENJAMIN SOLEIMANI AND SHARYN SOLEIMANI, Petitionersv.COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent United States Tax Court Filed May 15, 2023 The petitioners claimed they had owned Iranian property which was confiscated by the Iranian government, claiming
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
12th Annual Cultural Competency in Family Practice Uncomfortable Conversations: The Art of Cultural Dialogue (Legal and Psychological) SATURDAY, JULY 27, 20249800 S. La Cienega Blvd, 12th FloorInglewood, CA 90301 Details can be found here:
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