On behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Aug 13, 2019 | Child Custody And Support
When a baby is born to an unmarried California couple, complications can arise if the alleged father does not believe he is the father or want to pay child support. Before an unmarried mother can seek child support, however, paternity of the child will need to be...
On behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Aug 2, 2019 | Child Custody And Support
While divorce can be difficult for the pair experiencing it, any children involved face their own set of challenges. However, there are some ways parents in California can help their kids handle divorce. Cutting back on expenses is often a necessity after a divorce as...
On behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jul 5, 2019 | Child Custody And Support
The end of a relationship often brings many changes. While some are easy to assimilate, others might be more difficult and even involve legal issues. As some California parents might discover, that includes the possibility of relocating with children after a...
On behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | May 28, 2019 | Child Custody And Support
Divorced California parents who are going through the struggles of co-parenting their teenager should be aware of a few tips that will make things easier for their child. Divorce is difficult for many teenagers, who are already struggling with their own trials as they...
On behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | May 9, 2019 | Child Custody And Support
When people in California get a divorce, courts may take several factors into account when calculating support. Signing and performance bonuses, investment dividends and various employment perks might all be considered. Courts might also consider whether a person is...
On behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Apr 30, 2019 | Child Custody And Support
Some California parents may struggle with co-parenting after a divorce. They may feel they are failing their children if they are unable to co-parent successfully, but there are circumstances that can make it difficult or impossible to do so.After a divorce, the same...
On behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Apr 11, 2019 | Child Custody And Support
For the better part of the last century, dads in California and other states hoping for a generous custody arrangement were pretty much out of luck. According to one study, mothers were awarded sole custody about 80 percent of the time in 1980. That percentage was...
On behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Apr 4, 2019 | Child Custody And Support
Divorce disrupts the lives of all involved, but California parents have the ability to ease the transition for their children. They should be willing to provide age-appropriate answers when their children ask questions about the situation. Children will often face...
On behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jan 28, 2019 | Child Custody And Support
During a divorce, a California couple may have to create a parenting schedule. This is the plan for when the child will spend time with each parent. If they cannot agree on a schedule, they may have to go to court and have a judge create one. The potential drawback is...
On behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jan 2, 2019 | Child Custody And Support
California parents who are getting divorced and negotiating custody might wonder what the best option is for all involved. People might consider joint physical or sole physical custody or shared parenting. While some individuals believe that younger children belong...
