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Shulman Family Law Group is a boutique firm focused on surrogacy, adoption, and assisted reproductive technology (ART) law. Founding attorney Maya Shulman represents intended parents, gestational carriers, and donors in domestic and international family-building matters. Maya trained in medicine before earning her law degree, giving her a distinctive command of both the clinical and legal sides of assisted reproduction — from screenings and donor protocols to contracts and parentage orders. The firm handles surrogacy agreements, egg, sperm, and embryo donation agreements, pre-birth and parentage orders, independent representation for gestational carriers, and adoptions (stepparent, second-parent, independent, agency, and confirmatory). The firm serves LGBTQ+ and single parents and represents international intended parents in cross-border surrogacy. Offices in Calabasas and Santa Barbara, California. Services in English and Russian.
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4500 Park Granada, Suite 202, Calabasas, CA, 91302
7 W. Figueroa Street, Suites 300, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
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Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Don't believe the hype!
Where do I even start? It never really felt like Maya was on my side. I never had the feeling that she should have the status of super lawyer. Do not let these things fool you. She will make sure your case will flow through every possible step. This will cost you a fortune. She will request eve...
Dear Sir, I am sorry you feel that way about your case after we reached the settlement deal most favorable to you. It is not uncommon that clients experience what is known as "buyer's remorse". Despite your comments here, I wish you all the best. Be well and have a happy and healthy New Year.
Posted by Ann | June 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Divorce and Mediation Attorney
Maya is a very professional attorney. We came to her for a divorce mediation and she made the process SO easy. Divorce is always emotional and difficult, but having Maya allowed us to get through the process without arguing. She showed us what to do without making it complicated. We both felt we ...
Posted by Beth | June 20, 2012
Maya Shulman cares about the outcome of your divorce
I strongly recommend Maya as your divorce attorney because she is a great listener, understanding of your feelings and will give 100% of her effort to producing a fantastic outcome for you personally. Her delivery of presenting your issues in court is phenomenal and she has a great track record of wi...
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2012
Partner - CPA firm
I used Maya for my own divorce a few years back and she did a wonderful job. I was very pleased how quickly all the paperwork was done and how smooth the process went. Last year, I referred one of my long time clients to her. It was a pretty messy situation, but she handled it very well and BOTH...
Posted by Wendi | April 09, 2012
An Outstanding, Effective, Ethical, Compassionate Advocate
I was given Maya Shulman’s name through a friend intimately associated with a professional networking organization. She came very highly recommended. I needed someone I could feel confident in. My divorce had become very complex, complicated and involved, requiring diligent attention to detail. There...
"I endorse Attorney Shulman. I appreciate the her contributions to the legal community, specifically through her publication of legal guides. She has been particularly insightful about the effect of the COVID19 pandemic on the practice of family law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Her fierce skill combined with her extensive knowledge allow her to achieve the best possible result for her clients."
"This lawyer is one of the precious few who understands the dynamics of both the courtroom and the family. She works hard to find a settlement, but also is tough in the courtroom."
"I cannot say enough about Maya. I recently worked with her on an interstate custody case and the level of representation she provides is top notch. Her entire office is fabulous. I'm so happy to now have someone to refer to in LA without hesitation, as she will be my "go to" attorney on any family law needs I have down that way. I have worked with other attorneys in Southern California and their knowledge, experience, and level of client service/communication pales in comparison to that of Maya and her staff."
"I endorse this lawyer. Maya is a very knowledgeable lawyer, passionate about the concerns her clients face, and a wonderful resource for family law matters. I highly recommend her."
"Maya Shulman is one of the most dedicated, hard-working and ethical attorneys I have ever know. I would highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer highly. She is very knowledgable and a tough litigator. She is also literate in several Slavic languages. She has the patience and personality to also practice in Children's Court, where children are removed from the home due to alleged abuse and/or neglect."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Maya for many, many years. She is smart, knowledgeable, responsive and caring of her clients. Not only are you in good hands with Maya, but you'd be luck to have her as your attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred a number of clients to Maya Shulman over the years and, in each instance, the clients were very satisfied with the outcome. Maya is professional, conscientious and extremely competent in her chosen field of practice. I recommend her highly."
"I have referred many of my immigration clients to Maya for divorce and custody matters. We have worked together for clients on multiple occasions on complicated cases involving the intersection of state family code & procedures and federal immigration law. She has been a zealous advocate and a realistic advisor to many emotional and desperate clients. I trust her judgment implicitly."
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2016 - Present
Owner, SHULMAN FAMILY LAW GROUP
2002 - 2015
Managing Partner, Adelman & Seide, LLP
2018 - Present
Santa Barbara County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationBar member
2008 - Present
Ventura County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2010 - 2013
LA Lawyer MagazineMember Editorial Board
Judgment of Dissolution entered October 1, 2009, litigated issues included sale of family residence, community responsibility for student loan, sanctions
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JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1989
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Collaborative Family Law Presentation
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Russian
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