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Top Divorce Lawyer: 7 Things You Must Do When Divorcing An Abuser | Padideh Jafari, Family Law Attorney

from Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on Healing and Empowerment

CLICK HERE FOR JAFARI LAW'S FREE GUIDE TO USING PARENTING APPSLeaving your abusive marriage or relationship may be the hardest step but picking the right lawyer may be the most important. You don't need someone who just knows the law but also understands what you've been through and the manipulative tactics your abuser will employ with the judge and with you. You need someone who knows your court, your judge and how "to read the room" to help you get what you are fighting for.Padideh Jafari is a trauma informed Family Law and Divorce Lawyer in Southern California who specializes working with victims of domestic abuse, domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, verbal abuse and coercive control. She lays out for you what you need to look for in an attorney and why choosing not just a good lawyer but an attorney who understands the mentality of your abuser and your judge is so important.Together they cover:- How to tell if a lawyer understands domestic violence and coercive control- Red flags to avoid when meeting with lawyers- How abusers weaponize the legal system against you (and what to do about it)- The truth about litigation abuse, custody court, and financial manipulationThis episode is your legal survival guide—whether you’re newly separated or stuck in a court battle that just won’t end.Need Help?If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org.ABOUT PADIDEH JAFARI, ESQ.Padideh Jafari, Esq. is the Founder and CEO of Jafari Law & Mediation Office which is a Family Law and Divorce firm with offices in Los Angeles and Orange County. Attorney Jafari is a practicing lawyer for over 22 years. She is a former NYU and Southern California Institute of Law adjunct professor. She is the Podcast co-host of, the Narcissist Abuse Recovery Channel on iHeart Radio and Spotify.Listen wherever you get your podcastsWatch: YouTubeJoin: PatreonFollow: Instagram TikTokSubscribe: Newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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