The Law Offices of Kyle R. Puro

About The Law Offices of Kyle R. Puro — Family Law Long Beach California

The Law Offices of Kyle R. Puro is a family law Long Beach firm with deep experience in the most complex domestic relations matters that come before the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Long Beach division. Kyle R. Puro has handled international and intra-state child custody disputes — including cases requiring the urgent retrieval of children who have been unlawfully abducted — areas of family law Long Beach practice that demand specialized knowledge of the Hague Convention, California’s UCCJEA, and emergency court procedures that general family law practitioners rarely handle. The firm operates at 333 W Broadway in downtown Long Beach, a short distance from the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse at 275 Magnolia where Long Beach family law matters are heard. A free initial consultation is available by calling (562) 653-4583.

Beyond international abduction cases, the firm handles the full range of domestic relations matters: divorce, legal separation, child custody and visitation, paternity, child support, spousal support, domestic violence restraining orders, and child abuse and neglect proceedings. Family law Long Beach clients benefit from an attorney who understands that these cases are never purely legal — they involve real families facing real upheaval — and who approaches each matter with that in mind.

What Clients Say

Clients of Kyle R. Puro’s Long Beach practice describe an attorney who is calm under pressure and prepared when it counts — qualities that matter especially in high-conflict custody cases and emergency proceedings. Parents who came to the firm during international custody crises note the attorney’s ability to move quickly through complex procedural steps while keeping them informed and realistic about what the court could and could not do. Clients in standard divorce and support matters note efficiency and honest guidance from the first consultation.

Family Law Long Beach — Practice Areas & Services

• International Child Custody and Hague Convention Cases: Representing left-behind parents in emergency proceedings to recover children wrongfully removed to another country — the firm’s most specialized family law Long Beach niche.
• Intra-State Child Custody Disputes: Handling custody matters where one parent has relocated within California or across state lines — including jurisdiction challenges under the UCCJEA.
• Divorce and Legal Separation: Guiding Long Beach and Los Angeles County residents through asset division, support, and custody resolution in the Central and Long Beach courthouse divisions.
• Child Support and Spousal Support: Establishing, enforcing, and modifying support orders under California’s statewide Dissomaster guidelines.
• Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: Filing and defending DVRO petitions on an emergency basis when safety requires immediate court intervention.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a UCCJEA and why does it matter in Long Beach custody cases?

The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act establishes which state’s court has jurisdiction over a child custody matter when parents live in different states. California adopted the UCCJEA, and Los Angeles Superior Court applies it to determine whether the Long Beach courthouse has authority to issue or modify a custody order when another state is involved. In most cases, the child’s “home state” — where the child has lived for the six months prior to filing — has jurisdiction. An attorney can assess jurisdiction before you file to avoid wasted proceedings in the wrong court.

How does the Long Beach court handle domestic violence in a family law case?

The Long Beach division of Los Angeles Superior Court has a dedicated Domestic Violence unit for restraining order applications. Emergency protective orders (EPOs) can be issued by law enforcement at the scene of an incident. A temporary restraining order (TRO) is typically issued the same day a petition is filed. A hearing on a permanent restraining order is set within 21 days. Domestic violence findings in family law Long Beach proceedings also affect custody — California Family Code § 3044 creates a rebuttable presumption against awarding custody to a parent with a DV finding.

How is property divided in a Long Beach divorce?

California is a community property state, meaning most assets acquired during the marriage are split 50/50. Separate property — assets owned before marriage or received as a gift or inheritance during marriage — is not subject to division. Complex assets like pensions, business interests, and stock options require valuation and often expert analysis. The Long Beach courthouse applies the same community property rules as all California Superior Courts, but settlement before trial gives couples more flexibility in how the division is structured.