Tobie B. Waxman

Providing high quality legal representation to a wide range of clients throughout the greater Los Angeles area since 1993. I offer reasonable and highly competitive hourly rates where applicable. Prenuptial Agreements and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO) are expertly prepared for one flat fee. The best interests of the children are the focus of the courts and of my law practice. Once your family law matter has resolved, you will not be abandoned. If modifications of any support, child custody or visitation orders are needed in the future, contact my office to reopen your file. I was recently asked what types of medical malpractice cases I am willing to take. My answer? I take good cases. Unlike most other personal injury lawyers, I get the records reviewed by a qualified expert up front before any letters are sent or any case is filed. If I agree to take your case it's because I know it's good and I can make you money.

Family Law

Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Divorce

Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

• Prenuptial Agreements
• Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO)
• Qualified Domestic Relations Orders

• Free Consultation
  Hourly rate is $350. In addition to credit cards, I also accept payment by Zelle and Venmo and personal checks.
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees
  Medical Malpractice cases are handled on a contingency fee basis.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  QDROs and Prenuptial Agreements are handled on a flat fee basis.

California

Since 1993

George Washington Univ

Undergraduate Degree

Loyola Law School

Law Degree

Culver Marina Bar Association

Member

2010 - Current

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Current

California State Bar  # 167151

Member

1993 - Current

Q. My brother needs a divorce lawyer, but he can't get details from consults enough to make a decision to end his marriage.

March 29, 2023

A: Every case is different. Varying circumstances impact whether someone gets spousal support and for what duration. There are numerous statutory factors considered. I don't know what has been discussed during these consultations or what information was missing from the consults that made it not possible for your brother to make a decision about representation. Understand that a consultation is not intended as a means to get legal advice. Giving legal advice to someone who is not your client is an ethics dilemma. Consultations are usually used to advise a potential client of their options and of what that particular consulting attorney can do for the potential client.

Q. I got married in brazil 2014. Hubby and I entered US as tourists and are out of status. Should we divorce in BR or CA?

March 29, 2023

A: I can't speak to immigration issues, but as far as where you can file for divorce generally speaking, you can file in CA as long as you meet the residency requirements. Since you have lived in CA for the last 5 years, it sounds like you can file in CA which requires you live in CA for 6 consecutive months preceding the date you file for divorce. What impact that would have on your immigration issues, I can't say.

Q. I was serverd with a RFO for custody modification. I was planning on my own RFO.

March 22, 2023

A: Each separately filed Request for Order is assigned its own hearing date. You could file your RFO and then ask, after the fact, that the two dates be consolidated. But why bother? If your RFO is for the same thing - modification of custody, indicate what you want in your responsive declaration to the other party's RFO.