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When a third-party trust is considered shared property

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Feb 13, 2017 | Property Division

Since California is a community property state, most assets acquired during marriage are considered marital property to be divided in the case of a divorce. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule, including inheritances. To maintain an inheritance as...

Trump leaves Obama’s child support changes untouched

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Feb 8, 2017 | Child Support

Some California parents may be pleased to learn that the Trump administration has not yet interfered with an executive order by Barack Obama that changed the way some states collect child support payments from parents who are imprisoned. The new rule took effect on...

High-asset divorce on the way? Invest in your future now

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Feb 6, 2017 | High Asset Divorce

If you have been fortunate enough to acquire significant assets, then you know that more money can indeed mean more problems. This is exceptionally true when it comes to divorce. While couples who do not have much of an estate may be able to call it quits with...

Developing a housing budget after divorce

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Feb 3, 2017 | Property Division

Emotional issues often drive people's decision to end a marriage, but the divorce process entails many important financial considerations. Once a couple splits, each party must establish a new household with a single income, which could be difficult in many housing...

Past due child support rarely goes away

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jan 26, 2017 | Child Support

In California, noncustodial parents are generally required to make child support payments until a child turns 18. In some cases, support payments continue until a child is 19 if he or she is not yet out of high school. However, if a parent owes back child support, he...

Avoiding troubles during child custody exchanges

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jan 17, 2017 | Child Custody

Readers from California may be interested in learning more about what can be done to facilitate a smooth transfer during child custody exchanges. Many difficulties can arise during the exchange process due to lingering animosities amid the parties involved. Although...

The benefits of co-parenting and parenting plans

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jan 11, 2017 | Child Custody

The primary concern of divorcing parents in California and around the country generally is the welfare of the children involved is. Even spouses embroiled in acrimonious disputes are often able to put their differences aside during child custody and visitation...

Protecting your small business in divorce starts yesterday

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jan 10, 2017 | High Asset Divorce

Divorce is rarely a simple matter. For those who have built a business from the ground up, the prospect of ending a marriage takes on a much greater weight than it does for those who are merely ending a marriage. Depending on the measures you took ahead of time to...

Community property laws in California can be unforgiving

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Jan 5, 2017 | High Asset Divorce

The community property laws in California require family law judges to divide marital assets equally even if the couple involved have only been married for a short time or come from very different economic backgrounds. This is one of the reasons that prenuptial...

Child support regulations revamped for incarcerated parents

On Behalf of Law Offices of John A. Guthrie | Dec 27, 2016 | Child Support

California parents may be interested to learn that, on Dec. 19, the Obama administration issued rules that were designed to assist prisoners with child support while they were incarcerated. It is hoped that the rules will make it easier for inmates to reenter society...

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