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  • Home
  • About
  • Attorneys
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    • Divorce
      • High – Asset Divorce
      • Business Valuation and Division
      • Property Division
      • Spousal Support
      • Child Custody and Visitation
      • Child Support
      • Contested and Uncontested Divorce
    • Domestic Violence
      • Domestic Violence And Divorce
      • Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
    • Family Law
      • Paternity
      • Post – Judgment Modifications
    • Mediation Services
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    • California Community Property Basics
    • Changing the Terms of Your California Divorce Decree
    • Getting a Divorce? Watch Out for Hidden Assets
    • Modifying Child Support Payments in Tough Economic Times
    • Modifying Parenting Plans an Ongoing Process in California
    • Financial considerations for divorcing baby boomers
    • Imputation of income: Best interests of child finding required
    • Want an amicable divorce? Consider divorce mediation
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What does ‘domestic violence’ legally mean?

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Aug 5, 2022 | Blog, Domestic Violence

California police arrest thousands of residents each year on suspicion of domestic violence. Here, we'll discuss what domestic violence means in the legal realm, and how law enforcement protects victims. What is the definition of domestic violence? The US Department...

How divorce can affect your business in California

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jul 27, 2022 | Divorce

Divorce is usually a difficult process, both emotionally and financially, but it can be especially challenging for business owners, who may find themselves dealing with unexpected consequences in their professional lives. If you're a business owner, divorce can affect...

How to fill out a W-4 when getting divorced in California

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jul 22, 2022 | Divorce

There are a lot of questions that California couples have after going through a divorce. One of the most intimidating hurdles for people to navigate post-divorce is taxes. What changes do I need to make to my W4? You are required to change your W4 with your employer...

What’s the purpose of child support and what does it pay for?

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jul 10, 2022 | Child Custody, Child Support

Each year, many married couples in California decide that it's time to divorce. While this situation often feels stressful, things become even more so when a child or children are in the mix. After a divorce, one parent typically pays child support to the child's...

How a CDFA may help you in your divorce

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jun 23, 2022 | Divorce, Property Division

California residents who are going through a divorce might want to consider the services of a professional known as a certified divorce financial analyst, particularly if their money situation is complex or they are worried about their financial stability after the...

Domestic Violence Against an Elder or Dependent in Pleasanton, California

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jun 9, 2022 | Blog, Domestic Violence

Domestic violence can take many forms, including abuse of an elder or dependent adult. An elder is a person aged 65 or older, with a dependent child aged between 18 and 64. The law in Pleasanton, California details the mental and physical domestic abuse that can take...

Parenting during the divorce process

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | May 27, 2022 | Child Custody

The divorce process can often feel complex and frustrating, especially when you have children. In addition to dividing up your assets, you also need to negotiate how you will continue to care for your children. It can take weeks or months to get through the divorce...

Changing a child support order in California

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | May 24, 2022 | Child Support

After a judge in California makes a child support order, parents are legally obligated to adhere to it devoutly. But, when there is a change in circumstances, one or both parents (sometimes even the Local Child Support Agency, also known as an "LSCA") may petition to...

Is your small business safe during a divorce in California?

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | May 17, 2022 | Blog, Divorce

Living in a community property state, you may have concerns about your small business during a divorce. California has guidelines to determine whether the small business is personal or marital property. No spouse involvement If you inherited your business, and your...

Divorce surprises to think about

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | May 3, 2022 | Divorce

Not all marriages remain stable, and many factors could create troubling friction that leads to divorce. Some events might be entirely unexpected, such as financial catastrophes that create unbearable stress in the household. California spouses may head to divorce...

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