About John Balent
John Balent, a family law attorney in California since 1976, has represented clients in a variety of marital and child custody matters. As a divorce attorney, he draws on an in-depth knowledge of property division under California law, as well as experience with prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. John Balent has helped numerous clients draft and modify separation documents as the needs of the family indicates.
John Balent also advises clients on legal separation as an alternative to a complete divorce, as well as the option to undergo third-party mediation rather than litigation. He helps clients develop child-custody plans that prioritize the best interests of the children, a process that involves both financial support structuring as well as visitation. With the support of an experienced office manager and a skilled legal assistant, Mr. Balent strives to ensure that he hears and acts on all client needs and concerns. A graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law, he also draws on education in psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles.
John Balent also advises clients on legal separation as an alternative to a complete divorce, as well as the option to undergo third-party mediation rather than litigation. He helps clients develop child-custody plans that prioritize the best interests of the children, a process that involves both financial support structuring as well as visitation. With the support of an experienced office manager and a skilled legal assistant, Mr. Balent strives to ensure that he hears and acts on all client needs and concerns. A graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law, he also draws on education in psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles.