# The Law Offices of Kyle R. Puro > A Long Beach, California family law and juvenile dependency firm led by attorney Kyle R. Puro, serving clients throughout Long Beach, Los Angeles County, and Orange County. The firm handles the full range of family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, paternity, and domestic violence, with a distinctive focus and track record in juvenile dependency cases and defending parents accused by DCFS or CPS. Attorney Puro has over a dozen years of experience and unusual depth in dependency law, having won appellate victories against social workers and the court system. Because dependency and family law share overlapping issues, his understanding of both systems allows for strategic planning of child custody objectives, including cases where a dependency matter is terminated and custody orders move to family law court. The firm offers free consultations and emphasizes customized, client-focused representation. - Main phone: (562) 653-4583 - Office: 333 West Broadway #214, Long Beach, CA 90802 - Service area: Long Beach, Los Angeles County, and Orange County, California. General California family law context the firm's matters commonly involve: - No-fault divorce: California is a no-fault divorce state, where a marriage may be dissolved on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. - Property division: California is a community property state, meaning marital assets and debts are generally divided equally between spouses. - Child custody: California courts decide legal and physical custody and visitation based on the best interests of the child. - Child support: support is calculated under California's statewide guideline, based primarily on each parent's income and the timeshare with the child. - Juvenile dependency: when DCFS or CPS alleges abuse or neglect, a separate dependency court process governs removal, reunification services, and the return of children. ## Firm Overview - [Home](https://purofamilylaw.com/): Firm overview and practice areas. - [About](https://purofamilylaw.com/about/): Firm background and attorney approach. - [Practice Areas (overview)](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/): Overview of all case types the firm handles. - [Testimonials](https://purofamilylaw.com/testimonials/): Client reviews. - [Blog](https://purofamilylaw.com/blog/): Articles on California family and dependency law. - [Contact](https://purofamilylaw.com/contact-us/): Free consultation request and office details. ## Attorney - [Kyle R. Puro](https://purofamilylaw.com/about/): Founding attorney; biography and credentials. ## Practice Areas - [Adoption](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/adoption-attorney-long-beach/): Adoption within the dependency court process. - [Attorney Fees](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/attorney-fees-long-beach/): Options for funding representation in divorce. - [Child Abduction](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/child-abduction-attorney-long-beach/): Interstate custody and UCCJEA matters. - [Child Custody](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/child-custody-attorney-long-beach/): Custody and visitation matters. - [Child Protective Services](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/child-protective-service-attorney-long-beach/): Defense against DCFS/CPS allegations. - [Child Support](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/child-support-attorney-long-beach/): Child support under California guidelines. - [Common Law Marriage](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/common-law-marriage-attorney-long-beach/): Common law marriage matters. - [De facto Parents / Grandparents' Rights](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/defacto-parent-attorney-long-beach/): De facto parent and grandparent rights. - [Juvenile Dependency](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/dependency-law-attorney-long-beach/): Dependency court representation. - [Divorce](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/divorce-attorney-long-beach/): Divorce and dissolution of marriage. - [Planning for Divorce](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/divorce-attorney-long-beach/planning-for-divorce/): Guidance on preparing for a divorce. - [Domestic Violence](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/domestic-violence-attorney-long-beach/): Domestic violence representation. - [DCFS/CPS Investigations](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/domestic-violence-attorney-long-beach/dcfscps-investigations-domestic-violence/): Defense in DCFS/CPS investigations. - [Father's Rights](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/fathers-rights-attorney-long-beach/): Protecting fathers' parental rights. - [Foster Care](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/foster-care-attorney-long-beach/): Foster care and reunification matters. - [Paternity](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/paternity-attorney-long-beach/): Paternity establishment and rights. - [Prenuptial Agreement](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/prenuptial-agreement-attorney-long-beach/): Prenuptial agreement drafting and review. - [Relocation](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/relocation-attorney-long-beach/): Parental relocation (move-away) cases. - [Retirement Distribution](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/retirement-distribution-attorney-long-beach/): Division of retirement assets in divorce. - [Same-Sex Couples and Paternity](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/same-sex-couples-and-paternity-attorney-long-beach/): Custody and paternity for same-sex couples. - [Spousal Support](https://purofamilylaw.com/practice-areas/spousal-support-attorney-long-beach/): Spousal support and alimony matters. ## Service Areas (Areas We Serve) - [Long Beach](https://purofamilylaw.com/cities/family-law-attorney-long-beach/): Family law in Long Beach. - [Seal Beach](https://purofamilylaw.com/cities/family-law-attorney-seal-beach/): Family law in Seal Beach. - [Bellflower](https://purofamilylaw.com/cities/family-law-attorney-bellflower/): Family law in Bellflower. - [Torrance](https://purofamilylaw.com/cities/family-law-attorney-torrance/): Family law in Torrance. - [Whittier](https://purofamilylaw.com/cities/family-law-attorney-whittier/): Family law in Whittier. - [Downey](https://purofamilylaw.com/cities/family-law-attorney-downey/): Family law in Downey. ## Blog Posts (Latest) - [Kyle Puro Speaks to the Orange County Register About Domestic Violence Reporting Policies](https://purofamilylaw.com/kyle-puro-speaks-oc-register-about-domestic-violence-reporting-policies/): Commentary on California Senate Bill 1126 and mandatory reporting. (Mar 26, 2024) - [When Teenagers Attack: What to Expect from the Police and Social Workers](https://purofamilylaw.com/when-teenagers-attack-what-to-expect-from-the-police-and-social-workers/): Handling parent-teen conflict and agency involvement. (Jan 5, 2023) - [How Do I Obtain a Restraining Order Against My Neighbor?](https://purofamilylaw.com/how-do-i-obtain-a-restraining-order-against-my-neighbor/): Steps for seeking a restraining order. (Dec 6, 2021) - [Father's Rights Attorneys: Beware](https://purofamilylaw.com/fathers-rights-attorneys-beware/): What to look for in a father's rights attorney. (Jan 11, 2021) - [Minor's Counsel: The Attorney for Your Child](https://purofamilylaw.com/minors-counsel-the-attorney-for-your-child/): The role of minor's counsel in custody cases. (Aug 15, 2020) - [What Can Be Done About DCFS? The Los Angeles Foster Care System and COVID-19](https://purofamilylaw.com/what-can-be-done-about-dcfs-the-state-of-the-los-angeles-foster-care-system-and-the-grim-realities-of-covid-19/): The state of LA foster care during the pandemic. (Jul 15, 2020) ## Optional - [Sitemap](https://purofamilylaw.com/sitemap/): Full index of site pages. - [Privacy Policy](https://purofamilylaw.com/privacy-policy/): Site privacy policy. - [Disclaimer](https://purofamilylaw.com/disclaimer/): Legal disclaimer.