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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
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      • Domestic Violence And Divorce
      • Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
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      • Post – Judgment Modifications
    • Mediation Services
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How finances can affect custody and support

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Apr 19, 2022 | Child Custody And Support

When parents get divorced in California, child custody and support are often two of the most contentious issues. How much child support gets paid, and which parent gets custody, can be determined by certain financial factors. The parents' income The first financial...

Dividing assets during divorce

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Apr 5, 2022 | Divorce, High Asset Divorce, Property Division

Divorce can be messy and emotionally taxing. One of the most challenging parts of a divorce dividing the assets that you and your spouse acquired over the years. You should understand how your divorce agreement can impact your finances and lifestyle so you can reach...

Life insurance and why you need it in divorce

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Mar 31, 2022 | Blog, Divorce

No one ever wants to think about a divorce in California, but the reality is that it can happen to anyone. If you are going through a divorce, it is important to make sure you have all of your ducks in a row. One of the most important aspects to consider is life...

How can divorce affect your mortgage?

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

Are you thinking about ending your marriage in California? This is a decision that you should never take lightly. There are many factors that you will need to consider before you make your final choice. One of them will be the effects that ending your marriage could...

New law protects children in custody disputes

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Mar 8, 2022 | Child Custody

Lawmakers in California have passed legislation that protects children in custody and visitation disputes. State law requires judges to consider the wishes of children who are old enough to express a preference in these matters, but children may be reluctant to voice...

Judges can divide marital property by arbitration

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Feb 22, 2022 | Property Division

Few states use the community property law implemented by California when divorces are settled. The equitable distribution process works much differently. But along with community property allocation, California judges also have the power to send a divorce case into...

Dividing property and debt in a divorce

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Feb 7, 2022 | Divorce

When couples in California make the decision to end their marriage, they will also have to divide their property and debt. While for some, doing so might sound like something they can easily do themselves, their agreement must be approved by the court to be legally...

Informing your children of your divorce

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jan 31, 2022 | Divorce

Divorce is never easy in California, especially when children are involved. It's indeed important to tell your children that you are splitting up, but it can be hard to know what to say, and how to say it. However, that doesn't mean that it's impossible. Here's what...

Child custody modifications and evaluations

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jan 24, 2022 | Child Custody, Family Law Modifications

Divorced parents in California sometimes require modifications to existing child custody orders. Either parent may request child custody modifications when circumstances and schedules change. Requesting periodic child custody modifications is normal and doesn’t always...

What are the legal reasons for divorce in California?

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jan 11, 2022 | Domestic Violence

Married couples in California expect to be happily wed for life, but this isn't always the case as there are many reasons behind divorce. It's important to know the legal grounds for divorce in the state. What are California's divorce laws? California is a no-fault...

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