Practice Areas

• Family Law
• Divorce

Family Law Services:

Family Law - John Gantus represents individuals with family law issues ranging from adoptions to divorce. Clients can be assured that he will do his best to help them through the emotional and legal challenges that accompany family law issues. He is committed to making sure each client understands the issues inherent in their case so that they can make good decisions and, he will zealously represent his clients in court and on appeal.

Prenuptial Agreements - Prenuptial agreements help couples start off with a feeling of security and with the added benefit of an open approach to their finances. John Gantus is experienced in preparing prenuptial agreements and can draft the right document for any client, regardless of their pre-marital assets.

Legal Separation - Sometimes couples need time apart but do not want to end their marriage. John Gantus is experienced at drafting legal separation agreements that leave nothing to question. When preparing the agreements that will be approved by the court, the parties concerned need to consider financial implications, living arrangements, the best interests of any children, and a long list of other issues. Because he has expertise in this area, John Gantus can help prevent potential problems.

Divorce - Marriage is a legal relationship between two people. Many legal questions arise when a marriage is to be dissolved and you may need help to find your way to an agreeable settlement. As your legal representative, John Gantus has the experience and creativity to understand the difficulties that can arise and the flexibility to help you discover new ways to cope during this stressful time.

Divorce Mediation - Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process that empowers couples to negotiate their own agreement with the guidance of a neutral mediator. As a mediator, John Gantus works with couples who are divorcing or have some other family conflict. He organizes the discussion and the collection of information; helps the couple identify issues and common interests and explore options. Any agreement must be acceptable to both parties.

Collaborative Family Law - Collaborative Family Law is a relatively new type of divorce process. The Collaborative process is another form of alternative dispute resolution. The primary aim of this process is divorce with dignity. In a collaborative law divorce both parties have specially trained lawyers whose only job is to help them resolve all issues. The parties and their lawyers agree to work together respectfully, honestly and in good faith to fashion solutions that meet the needs of both parties. No one may go to court or even threaten to do so and if that should occur, the collaborative law process terminates and both lawyers are disqualified from any further involvement in the case.

Collaborative Law will save you time and money. This process is a win-win resolution for both parties involved. Reduces emotional conflicts, and helps preserve your children's health and emotional well-being. The court is not the one in control, you are in control. Families can make their own choices, not the court for you.

Custody & Visitation - Divorce is traumatic for parents and children. When looking for the right visitation schedule or deciding where the children should live, each party should have an attorney who has knowledge of California's standards and is sensitive to the concerns of both adults and children.

Child Support - If you need proactive representation to address special circumstances which may cause needed adjustments in child support, please call the offices of John Gantus today.

Post Divorce - Sometimes divorce agreements or orders do not work. Alimony and issues related to custody of children must sometimes be addressed again. Call John Gantus today for help getting through unexpected post-divorce matters.

Glendale Office

John M. Gantus & Associates
Galleria Office Tower
100 West Broadway
Suite 600
Glendale, CA 91210
Phone: (818) 551-4529 or (818) 956-1451
Fax: (818) 956-1750
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