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Our Practice Areas

Family law is a focused area of legal practice that deals with the issues that arise within family relationships. Our firm handles a wide range of these matters including divorce and dissolution, visitation, parental rights, child custody, child and spousal support, and the division of assets (property) and debts, among others.

Matters Ball
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Division of Assets and Debts / Property

The equitable distribution of property and debts between spouses during a divorce.

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The legal dissolution of a marriage by a court of law.

Divorce, Dissolution, Separation
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The arrangement for non-custodial parents to spend time with their child, often outlined in a court order.

Visitation

Visitation

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The legal determination of who the child lives with and who makes decisions for them.

Child Custody and Support
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A court order providing protection from abuse, threats, or harassment by restricting the abuser’s contact or actions.

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
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The legal acknowledgment or determination of a child's biological parent.

Paternity
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The process where a neutral third party helps people resolve disputes without going to court.

Mediation

Mediation

Divorce, Separation, Dissolution

Division of Assets and Debts

Child Custody and Support

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Paternity
 

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Legal request to amend existing court order(s) based on new circumstances.

Modification of Court Order(s)

Modification of Court Order(s)

For 35+ years, we’ve been in the Family Law profession handling it all.  This isn’t new to us. Every case gets our full attention!  We know the process, the pressure, and the playbook. You get straight answers, real strategy, and a team that actually fights for you. No stiff lawyer vibes — just experience, confidence, and results that speak for themselves.
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The Law Offices of John J. Guzman, APC

395 S Indian Hill Blvd., Suite B

Claremont, CA 91711

T: (626)339-8947

F: (626)339-8678

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