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      • High – Asset Divorce
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      • Spousal Support
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      • Child Support
      • Contested and Uncontested Divorce
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      • Domestic Violence And Divorce
      • Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
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4 things to consider before filing for divorce

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jan 15, 2018 | Blog

There's a point in some relationships where at least one person understands that it's no longer working. In some cases, it's possible to save a marriage, but in others, a divorce is the only real option. Before you decide that divorce is the only option for you, you...

The connection between the holidays and divorce rate spikes

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jan 10, 2018 | Divorce

Many families in California spend January focusing on the post-holiday return to work and preparing for colder weather. Some married couples experience another type of coldness in the first month of the year: January is notorious for its high rate of divorce filings....

What to do when divorce is the next step

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jan 4, 2018 | Divorce

California residents who have made the decision to file for divorce at the beginning of the year may have a lot of work ahead of them. In addition to seeking well-meaning advice from family and friends, there are some things that experts recommend spouses that do...

5 tips to reduce stress during divorces

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jan 2, 2018 | Blog

There's no question about it: Divorce is stressful. It's emotionally, physically and socially draining in many ways. Fortunately, there are methods to reduce stress during a divorce, so you can get back to your normal life as soon as possible.From letting go of...

Stepfamilies lead to increase in family size

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Dec 28, 2017 | Divorce

Some California families may grow up to 66 percent after the parents divorce and one or both subsequently remarries. This is the result of blended families that happen when there are stepchildren and stepparents. These families are larger and more complicated, but...

Signs of parental alienation and what to do

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Dec 19, 2017 | Divorce

Divorces can often lead to abrupt behavioral changes in a child. For example, the child might suddenly become argumentative or even have explosive rages. They may ask the parent to stop attending extracurricular activities, and the parent could be removed from contact...

Claiming Social Security spousal benefits

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Dec 16, 2017 | Blog, High Asset Divorce

Even though a California couple may divorce, one spouse could still be able to claim Social Security benefits on the other's earnings. However, the marriage must have lasted for at least 10 years. Also, the ex must have earned significantly more income than the spouse...

Dividing property when you own few assets isn’t always simple

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Dec 14, 2017 | Blog

When you're in a young relationship, you may start to collect assets. Early in your marriage, it's unlikely that you'll have many high-value assets. You might have a starter home, which costs a fair amount but nothing extreme, televisions, cars and few other major...

How to divide assets when a marriage ends

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Dec 11, 2017 | Property Division

When a married couple in California or anywhere else gets a divorce, marital property is divided according to state law. If a marital home needs to be divided, the couple could sell it and divide the proceeds. If the home is sold at a loss, it may then be necessary to...

Advantages of refinancing a home as part of divorce

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Dec 11, 2017 | Property Division

Dividing a house is one task couples in California might have to do if they are getting a divorce. Refinancing can protect the spouse that is not keeping the home. Often, if a person does not refinance, he or she will stay on the mortgage and be considered equally...

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