Patrick Baghdaserians

Patrick Baghdaserians is an attorney specializing in California Family Law. He grew up in the La Canada Flintridge area, attending St. Francis High School. Patrick then attended Loyola Marymount University and earned his law degree from Southwestern Law School. While in law school, Patrick had the distinct honor of working for renowned Federal Judge, the Honorable Robert M. Takasugi, as a full time legal extern. While serving the federal court, he was privileged to be involved in and witness dozens of federal trials and hearings.

Since 2007, Patrick has been a California licensed attorney, working exclusively in the area of family law. In 2014, he became a State Bar Certified Specialist in the area of family law, gaining said distinction at a pace not normally seen. In the same year, Patrick became a partner at the largest family law firm in the San Gabriel Valley area, where he remained until starting his own practice in 2019.

Since becoming one of the state’s youngest Family Law Specialists, Patrick has garnered virtually unparalleled experience, making hundreds of court appearances and representing individuals from all walks of life. Some of his clients include Hollywood writers/producers, world renowned musicians and artists, television and film actors, CEOs, corporate executives, heirs to fortunes exceeding 100 million dollars, doctors, dentists, financial planners, accountants, and their spouses.

Patrick is an experienced courtroom litigator, having handled virtually all types of Family Law related actions. In 2018, he completed a 15 day trial, where his client was awarded custody of the minor and over $50, in monetary sanctions payable by opposing party.

Patrick also has the very distinct experience of handling matters from the trial level all the way up to the California Court of Appeal. His appellate experience gives him unique insight in each and every case he handles.

FAMILY LAW APPELLATE COURT EXPERIENCE

Begian v. Sarajian (2018) 31 506. Successfully appealed and overturned a court’s ruling on an issue of real property transmutation. The decision was published by the appellate court in 2019. The case was a matter of first impression, holding (for the first time) that a deed did not comply with the requirements of a Family Code § 852 transmutation.

In re Marriage of Burwell (2017) (pending) Challenging a court’s ruling on violation of fiduciary duty and division of omitted asset.

In re Marriage of Chang (2018) Appeal Petition for Writ of Mandate/Prohibition or other Appropriate Relief​​​​​​ seeking to overturn a court’s ruling regarding a discovery violation. The matter settled after briefing.

EXPERIENCE

Patrick has handled many complex issues including:

• Child custody & visitation
• Custody move away requests (both domestic and international)
• Child support determination (including extraordinary high earners)
• Long term spousal support determination
• Financial discovery (including extraordinary high earner and foreign jurisdiction)
• Valuing a broad array of assets such as,

         - Closely held business entities

         - Professional practices (dental, medical and accounting practices)

         - Stock options and other equity interests

         - Deferred compensation (for public and private employees)

         - Real estate, motion picture, television and music rights

         - Art, antique and automobile collections, and other valuable personal property

         - Executive compensation packages (golden parachutes)

         - Book of business

• Retrieval of hidden or omitted assets belonging to the marital estate
• Premarital agreements 
• Domestic violence restraining orders