California Woman Loses Everything After Bitter Split From Wealthy Ex-Husband

A California woman who left a successful engineering career to marry a wealthy man vows to treat her like royalty has now lost everything following a bitter legal split. Sharareh Moazed, 55, believed her ex-husband, Peyman Javaherbin, 62, had promised to support her financially for the rest of her life. That hope vanished abruptly after a judge ruled against her claim to his fortune.

The relationship began in September 2011. During their first date, Javaherbin told Moazed he was seeking a homemaker and proposed they move in together. As a lab manager at the Men's Health Foundation, Javaherbin expressed in court filings that he desperately needed companionship and believed the two were meant to be together. Initially, Moazed hesitated, fearing her family's reaction to living with an unmarried man. Javaherbin offered a solution: they would enter a "religious marriage" or solemn agreement that would not be recorded legally. Moazed agreed, operating under the impression they would eventually obtain a formal marriage license once his previous divorce and child custody matters were settled.

Despite years of waiting, the legal marriage never materialized. Frustrated by the delay, Moazed filed for divorce in 2020. She immediately sued Javaherbin, alleging he broke his promise to provide lifelong financial support and a share of his multimillion-dollar home in Encino. She argued that he had encouraged her to look for a larger home for both of them and that the property was intended for the couple.

In September 2013, Javaherbin purchased a lavish home in Encino for $1.35 million. While he told Moazed it was for both of them, the title remained solely in his name. The property is now valued at more than $2 million according to real estate data. Moazed also stated she helped choose the home, though reports indicate he rented it out shortly after acquisition. He did include her name on some credit cards and issued others in her name during the marriage.

Moazed took her case to the state appellate court, fighting for the assets she believed she was entitled to. However, a judge ruled against her, citing the "anti-heart balm" statute. This law specifically prevents individuals from suing for broken promises to marry. Consequently, Moazed does not receive a share of the home's appreciation or the financial support she expected.

"It's totally heartbreaking. The system is very disappointing," Moazed told The Wall Street Journal regarding the ruling. For Moazed, who is now working toward becoming a lawyer, the legal decision means she has lost the life she envisioned after stepping away from her engineering career. The case highlights how specific state laws can limit the recourse available to individuals relying on informal marital agreements, leaving them with little protection when promises made without a license are broken.

Court filings reveal a disturbing pattern of manipulation involving Javaherbin and his new partner, Moazed. Documents state that Javaherbin added his name to the title of her vehicle and informed her he was naming her the beneficiary on his insurance policies.

Simultaneously, Javaherbin urged Moazed to abandon her professional career. He convinced her to work only part-time so she could dedicate more time to caring for him and his daughter. His ex-husband noted that he explicitly told her he would prefer she stop working entirely.

This pressure intensified after Moazed suffered a job-related injury in 2015. Her then-husband again pleaded with her to quit her job completely. She officially resigned to focus solely on raising his daughter and caring for Javaherbin.

Javaherbin, who works as a lab manager at the Men's Health Foundation, told his new lover he wanted to move in with her. He claimed he was desperately in need of companionship and believed they were destined to be together.

Now, Moazed faces the difficult task of rebuilding her life without Javaherbin. She is currently studying law while attempting to recover from the emotional and financial fallout of the situation.

Moazed told the Wall Street Journal that she felt trapped during this period. She expressed hope that her experience would not happen to other women in similar circumstances.

Matthew Hess, the former attorney for Javaherbin, stated that his client was denied the opportunity to present evidence or share his side of the story. The legal case was quickly dismissed before he could fully defend his client's actions.

Hess declined to offer further comments on the specific details of the case. The Daily Mail reached out to Moazed, Javaherbin, and their respective legal representatives seeking additional statements regarding these events.