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What is Family Law?
What is Family Law? Family law is a specialized area of legal practice that addresses issues related to family relationships, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, and more. The Law Offices of John J. Guzman is a fully licensed, full-service law firm with over 30 years of experience in handling family law matters.
Our areas of expertise include divorce, child custody and visitation, division of assets, child and spousal support, domestic violence cases, modifications, prenuptial agreements, and enforcement of court orders, mediation, alimony, and paternity. We are committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate legal representation tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
Common Family Law
Terms and Actions
Divorce: The legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent authority.
Child Custody: The legal determination of where and with whom a child will live, as well as who has decision-making authority regarding the child's welfare.
Visitation: The arrangement for non-custodial parents to spend time with their child, often outlined in a court order.
Child and Spousal Support: Payments made by one parent or ex-spouse to the other for the financial support of a child or former spouse, typically determined by court guidelines.
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Mediation: A voluntary process where a neutral third party helps disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable resolution without litigation.
Modifications of Court Orders: Legal requests to amend existing court rulings, such as changes to custody or support arrangements, based on new circumstances.
Paternity: The legal acknowledgment or determination of a child's biological parent.
Prenuptial Agreements: Legal contracts created before marriage outlining the division of assets and financial responsibilities in the event of divorce or death.
Uncontested Family Law Matters: Cases where both parties agree on all issues, avoiding litigation and achieving resolution more efficiently.
Division of Assets: The equitable distribution of property and debts between spouses during a divorce.
