Divorce & Family Law Blog

Back to school time can be stressful for kids and parents, especially newly divorced dads. Here are some tips to help start the year off ...

On a basic level, a writ of assistance is a written court order that instructs law enforcement, such as a sheriff or police officer, to ...

When it comes to child custody, the courts follow one overriding principle: the best interests of the child. This phrase comes up frequently when a ...

As opposed to community property states, where all property acquired during marriage belongs equally to both spouses, equitable distribution views the property as belonging to ...

Moving out during a divorce may seem like a natural choice, but has an impact on custody, the division of property, and spousal support. ...

Useful tools, depositions often come into play in many legal cases. They’re commonly used in all legal areas, including family law. During the process of ...

You can still get divorced even if you can’t find your spouse. However, the process obviously changes if you can’t locate your significant other. ...

Co-parenting after divorce is difficult. Custody arrangements, parenting plans, schedules, and continuing conflict between exes all impact parenting time. And circumstances often change. What if ...

Divorce is expensive. That probably doesn’t shock anyone. Fortunately, there are strategies to cut down on expenses and save money during a divorce. The exact ...

It’s a double-edged sword. Presenting your case first gives you the chance to make a convincing first impression. However, by presenting first, you reveal your ...

The divorce process comes with many expenses. You have court costs, filing fees, an attorney to pay, and even a change in tax status. In ...

Ending a marriage can be a chaotic, trying time. You have a lot going on. Meetings with attorneys, mediation, forms to fill out, and documents ...

As common as divorce and remarriage are, the topic of step-parents comes up often in cases that involve children. More specifically, questions about step-parents’ rights ...

Over the course of a marriage, two lives become intertwined. The longer the marriage, the more interwoven they become. Like others, long-term marriages end for ...

Money problems ruin at least as many marriages as infidelity, probably more. Financial strain is a huge source of stress for many people, both individuals ...

With the spread of online guides and resources, do-it-yourself divorce has never been more accessible. When is pro se divorce a good idea? ...

TV and movie fathers may be (generally) fictional, but they can still teach you about what it means to be a parent. There are those ...

We call it the “divorce process” for good reason. It takes a while to end a marriage. But just how long does a divorce take ...

Jurisdiction has a huge impact. Here’s what you need to know about where you file for divorce and how it influences your case. ...

There are a lot of questions to ask in the process of ending a marriage. One is whether or not you need to hire a ...

Legalized weed has been a game-changer in many states, but the question remains of how marijuana impacts child custody cases. ...

When you read about divorce, you often see “irreconcilable differences” listed as the root cause of the separation. You hear this phrase frequently because the ...

Fair or not, nicknames often stick and are hard to shake. A pesky moniker can follow you around for years. How many of us have ...

Adultery can and often does destroy a relationship. It’s often the reason people divorce. But how does it actually impact divorce settlements? ...

The common refrain is that the divorce rate in the United States hovers around the 50% mark. Except it doesn’t, and never has. The hows ...

Ending a marriage can be an expensive proposition even when uncontested. Here are the costs of divorce you should be on the lookout for. ...

The first meeting with a divorce attorney can be daunting, but fortunately, there are ways to prepare for your initial consultation. ...

One statistic tossed around frequently is that 50% of all marriages end in divorce. The number varies a bit, but the gist is that roughly ...

Once in place, it’s difficult to modify child support orders. That’s not to say it’s impossible, but it isn’t an easy road. ...

One of our favorite traditions is watching movies with the old man. Following that line of thinking, here are some of our favorites to watch ...

Divorce is usually a time of great upheaval. It may absolutely be the right decision, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. In a relatively short ...

Divorce is a huge undertaking. Depending on the situation, it can be a long, in-depth process full of forms, hearings, meetings, and more. While no ...

It’s often difficult to remain part of your child’s life after a divorce or breakup. One thing that helps ensure you’re able to do this ...

When it comes to disputes over custody, the court places the best interests of the children above all other concerns. That’s the general rule. This ...

A parenting evaluation is a formal investigation to assess the parenting skills of the parties involved to determine the primary caregiver. ...

Countless factors contribute to the end of a marriage. Every situation unfolds differently, but drugs and alcohol too often play into divorce. Hugely detrimental to ...

Ending a marriage sounds harrowing and dramatic. It can get complicated. We often field questions from people asking how to divorce in Oregon. ...

Child support tends to get tricky. There’s a formula involved, but it accounts for many factors. Of course, the income of both parents, as well ...

When most of us think of a prenuptial agreement, we think of wealthy couples with more money than we can ever dream of. We’re talking ...

Divorce often looms on the horizon for quite some time before a couple finally pulls the trigger. In many cases, people are emotionally prepared for ...

For most of us, a house is the most expensive thing we’ll ever buy. The question often comes up of whether or not to sell ...

When it comes to the division of property, Oregon follows equitable distribution, not the community property model. But what does that mean? ...

If you have kids, after divorce you’ll likely still have to see your ex at custody exchanges. Here are some tips to make the swaps ...

Divorce is a long, drawn-out process. It involves countless court dates, meetings with lawyers, and an endless back and forth as the two spouses bicker ...

Divorce and child custody cases often go hand in hand, but not always. Not everyone gets married before having kids, so what rights do unmarried ...

Did you expect a sense of relief once you finally finalized your divorce? Did you anticipate an overwhelming wave of elation and well-being once you ...

The court may appoint a guardian ad litem during a custody case, but what does that mean and what should you expect once that happens? ...

On the surface, abandonment seems like a cut-and-dried issue. But it has a much more complex and substantial impact on divorce. ...

Divorce can be a stressful, emotional time, where you’re juggling a great many balls. In this situation, things slip through the cracks and financial mistakes ...

For parents, children are the most important part of our lives. We do just about anything to keep them safe and put their well-being ahead ...