OC Child & Family Formation Law Group

Sahar Douraghy is a licensed attorney in California. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Irvine with majors in Criminology, Law and Society and Political Science. During law school, she studied abroad in the London Program where she served as a Law Clerk for a prominent Family Law Solicitor.

Ending a marriage can be a very stressful and daunting process. Each divorce is unique as each family has their own set of issues that need to be addressed during a divorce. As divorce lawyers we will assist you in this process.

Divorce is not only the ending of a marriage or domestic partnership but it also involves numerous issues including child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, assignment of debts, attorney fees and division of assets and properties.These are only a few examples of the issues that may need to be addressed during your divorce.

This type of law is one of the most challenging and rewarding areas of law. Family Formation Agreements or Surrogacy Contracts require specific experience and understanding to help families in different situations. We have represented countless parents, surrogates, embryo, egg and sperm donors over the last 12 years.

In California, the Family Court Judges can appoint an attorney to represent just the child in a difficult custody case (Family Code Section 3151). These attorneys in Family Law are called Minor's Counsel. Oftentimes, if the Judge has specific concerns or wants a neutral opinion regarding the best interests of the child, an attorney will be appointed to investigate these concerns and bring facts to the Court.

Independent or private adoption occurs when a birth parent places a child for adoption with prospective adoptive parents. It is very important that an experienced adoption attorney is used during this process. Our adoption lawyers will ensure that the correct consents, advisements, and waivers are signed so that the adoption can proceed.