About Tenny

Tenny Amin is a Co-owner/Partner in the firm’s Irvine, California office. She focuses her practice exclusively on Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Well-known for her effective and assertive representation, Tenny has extensive experience in handling all aspects of family law cases ranging from mediation to trials involving child custody and child support, spousal support, and division of property. Committed to the intelligent and effective representation of her clients, Tenny focuses her practice on intricate custody disputes as well as cases involving the characterization and division of high asset and complex marital estates. Tenny graduated cum laude from the University of California, Irvine in 2000, earning a double major in Bachelor of Arts in the disciplines of Political Science and Criminology, Law and Society. In 2003, she earned a Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law. During her tenure at Pepperdine, Tenny served on the Moot Court Team for two years and participated in several Honors Appellate Advocacy Tournaments. Additionally, in 2020 Tenny earned a Masters of Laws (LL.M.) Degree in Dispute Resolution from the Pepperdine School of Law. Pepperdine’s LLM program is ranked #1 in the nation, and she was one of a select handful of students that were admitted to the program. Tenny currently practices as a certified Mediator in Family Law. Tenny is an active member of the community. She is currently serving as President of both the Orange County, California Chapter and the Las Vegas, Nevada Chapter of the Society Of Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR), a charitable organization providing humanitarian relief to orphaned children throughout the world. In addition, she is active in numerous professional organizations, including the Orange County Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the National Organization of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). Tenny was nominated and recognized in 2020 and in 2023 by the Orange County Business Journal’s Women in Business Award. Tenny is fluent in Armenian. In her spare time, she enjoys running, marathon training, yoga, and spending time with her husband and daughter.

Education

  • University of California, Irvine
    • Double Major cum laude in Political Science and Criminology, Law and Society
  • Pepperdine University School of Law
    • Juris Doctorate
    • Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Dispute Resolution

Professional Licensure & Admissions

  • State Bar of California

Committee Affiliations & Memberships

  • Orange County Bar Association
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • National Organization of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
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Tenny's Recent Posts

Full Disclosure: The Legal Realities of Financial Transparency in Divorce

When a marriage ends, one of the most critical steps in the divorce process is often the most overlooked: financial disclosure.

Why Corporate Formalities Don’t Shield Against Family Law

When a business is formed, its owners often take careful steps to protect their company from outside interference. One common tool is the “spousal waiver”. Unfortunately, many business owners only learn too late that these waivers, though commonplace, are not always enforceable in a California divorce.

When Title Alone Isn’t Enough: The Legal Limits of Interspousal Transfer Deeds and the Risk to Separate Property in California

In California, the idea of "what’s mine is yours" is more than just a romantic sentiment; it’s the legal default. California is a community property state, which means that any property acquired by either spouse during the marriage is presumed to belong to both of them equally. This presumption applies regardless of whose name appears on the title.

Navigating Parental Alienation: Insights from the IRG Podcast

Parental alienation remains one of the most complex challenges in family law, particularly in custody and visitation disputes. In a recent episode of the IR Digital Podcast, our Managing Partner, Tenny Amin, joined host Jennifer Riggins to discuss how this behavior—ranging from negative comments to false allegations—can impact families and why proving it in court is so difficult.