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Aylin Acikalin

Aylin Acikalin

Experienced Litigator with Trauma-Informed Approach to Family Law
  • Family Law, Divorce, Domestic Violence ...
  • California, Florida, Louisiana
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Practice Areas
Family Law
Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Estate Planning
Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Landlord Rights, Tenants' Rights
Municipal Law
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Formation
Additional Practice Areas
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Restoration Tax Abatement/Historic Tax Credits (Louisiana Only)
  • Property Tax Assessment appeals (Louisiana only)
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: 338018
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Florida
The Florida Bar
ID Number: 94880
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Louisiana
Louisiana State Bar Association
ID Number: 30195
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Professional Experience
Associate Attorney
ADZ Law, LLP
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Paralegal
ADZ Law, LLP
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Legislative Director
Councilmember Nadine M. Ramsey
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Associate Attorney
Law Office of Alice Newman
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Legal Analyst
Bureau of Governmental Research
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Associate Attorney
Kanner & Whiteley, LLC
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Law Clerk
Judge Nadine Ramsey, Civil District Court
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Deputy to Chief of Staff
US Senator Mary L. Landrieu
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Legislative Aide
US Senator Mary L. Landrieu
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Education
Tulane University School of Law
J.D. (2004)
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Georgetown University
B.A. (1998) | International Affairs
Honors: Cum Laude
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Professional Associations
Louisiana State Bar Association
Current
Activities: Volunteer, Wills for Heroes program/Fee Dispute Aribtration
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Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
Q. When is the DissoMaster Used in Child and Spousal Support Cases?
A: Courts are required by California law to follow statewide uniform guidelines in setting child support orders. There are different programs used by practicioners and courts that help calculate guideline child support. Dissomaster is a a paid software used by many practicioners and courts. There is also a free child support calculator available online through the California Department of Child Support Services. https://childsupport.ca.gov/guideline-calculator/ Dissomaster can also be used to calculate spousal support. Courts generally have more discretion in setting a spousal support taking into consideration numerous statutory factors under Cal. Family code section 4230. Parties can request and courts can make temporary orders on child and spousal support pending a final determination. Depending on the type of income you and your former spouse earn, it may be advisable to consult an experienced family law forensic accountant. For example, if one of the parties earns bonus income or has a compesentation package that includes stock units, a bonus table may be necessary to capture that income. The stock units will have to be characterized as community or separate property, as well as valued to prevent double-dipping. Consulting an experience family law attorney will help you come up with the most accurate child and spousal support calculation. ... Read More
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Contact & Map
Law Office of Aylin Acikalin
New Orleans, LA, USA
Telephone: (504) 535-4625
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed
Law Office of Aylin Acikalin
San Francisco
1390 Market Street Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: (650) 314-9934
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed