Family
Jul. 23, 2025
Child advocacy: 5 legal tools to protect children before and during family court proceedings
Many California parents don't realize they can request specific legal tools -- from police reports to court-appointed child advocates -- that give children a voice in custody disputes and protect them from harm both inside and outside the courtroom.
Padideh Jafari
Founder and CEO
Jafari Law & Mediation Office
Padideh Jafari is the founder and CEO of Jafari Law & Mediation Office, a former NYU and Southern California Institute of Law adjunct professor, and a top celebrity divorce lawyer with law offices in Los Angeles and Orange County for over 22 years. Padideh is also the co-host of the podcast Narcissist Abuse Recovery Channel on iHeart Radio and Spotify.
Every parent's instinct is to protect their child. But when custody, safety or
wellbeing enters a legal gray zone, many parents feel confused, overwhelmed, or
powerless, especially before they get into court. The truth is California
family law offers multiple tools to elevate the voices of children and make
courts more child focused but unfortunately, many families don't know what to
ask for.
As a family law attorney with over 22 years ser...
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