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Nathalie E. A. Paluch

Nathalie's practice is dedicated exclusively to the practice of family law including dissolution of marriage, legal separation, annulment, palimony, premarital agreements, postnuptial agreements, marital settlement agreements, child support, spousal support, gaurdianship, adoption, surrogacy and ART, international child custody disputes and child custody.

Throughout her career, Nathalie has successfully handled a range of cases and is passionate about brining peace of mind to her clients involved in litigation. Her goal in practice is to bring about resoution as quickly and cost effectively as possible. Nathalie believes that clients should always have a roadmap of where their cases are going so they can collaborate with their attorney and make informed choices about their case.  

Nathalie is certified as a specialist in family law by the State Bar of California. She is an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine Univeristy School of Law where she teaches Community Property and Family Law. Nathalie has lectured on family law topics for the Beverly Hills Bar Association, Inns of Court- Family Law Division, and the Women's Lawyer's Association. 

Nathalie also serves as a volunteer attorney with the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law, Los Angeles Center for Law & Justice, and the Los Angeles Superior Court with the Judgment Assistance and VAST Programs. 

Areas Of Practice

  • Adoption
  • Child Support
  • Child Custody
  • Property Division
  • Spousal Support
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Restraining Orders
  • International Custody Disputes
  • Family Law
  • Guardianship
  • Surrogacy/ART

Bar Admissions

  • California
  • U.S. District Court Central District of California

Published Appellate Decisions

  • Darab N. v. Olivera, 31 Cal. App. 5th 1134 (2019) (affirming judgment in favor of Ms. Paluch’s client)

Certified Legal Specialties

  • Certified Family Law Specialist, 2017

Education

  • Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu, California
    • J.D. 
  • University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California

    • B.A. 
    • Major: International Comparative Economics

Teaching Experience

  • Pepperdine University School of Law, Community Property Law, Adjunct Professor

Classes/ Seminars

  • Co-Presenter, Intersection of Estate Planning and Family Law Planning for Death and Divorce: Crossover Issues Between Trusts, Estates and Family Law, Presented by South Bay Bar Association, October 2017
  • Co-Presenter, Avoiding Alimony Recapture and Other Tax Aspects of Divorce, Presented by the Family Law Section, Beverly Hills Bar Association, March 2017

Honors And Awards

  • Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers

Professional Associations And Memberships

  • Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member
  • Women’s Law Association of Los Angeles, Member
  • Beverly Hills Bar Association, Member
  • Jewish Federation Legal Division, Member

Family Law Inns of Court, Executive Committee

Pro Bono Activities

  • Los Angeles Center for Law & Justice, Volunteer Attorney
  • Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law, Volunteer Attorney
  • Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Volunteer
  • Los Angeles Superior Court, VAST Program Volunteer

Languages

Hebrew – Fluent
Spanish – Basic
German – Beginner

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