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 strategy. Your spouse and opposing counsel then have time to tailor a response.
How Is Student Loan Debt Divided In Divorce?
For the most part, student loan debt acquired BEFORE marriage remains separate property. Student loan debt acquired DURING the marriage becomes a bit more problematic. Things also vary depending on the types of loans. With federal loans, for example, the name on the paperwork matters most. Private loans usually require a co-signer, which, in the case of married couples, is most often a spouse.
Equitable Distribution of Property During Divorce
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 the individual spouse who earned it.
Ways Moving Out Can Affect The Outcome Of Your Divorce
Moving out during a divorce may seem like a natural choice, but has an impact on custody, the division of property, and spousal support.
Can You Get a Divorce If You Can’t Find Your Spouse?
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.
How is Debt Divided In Divorce In Oregon?
No matter the name on the title, credit card, mortgage, auto financing, or business loan, Oregon presumes both spouses acquired a debt.
How Much Does A Divorce Cost In Oregon?
Ending a marriage can be an expensive proposition even when uncontested. Here are the costs of divorce you should be on the lookout for.
Does Oregon Practice Common-Law Marriage?
You can’t create a common-law marriage in Oregon, but it will recognize common-law marriages from other states. Oregon does, however, have Registered Domestic Partnerships, per the Oregon Family Fairness Act.
Writ Of Assistance, Divorce, And Child Custody in Oregon
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 take action to help one party obtain something specifically ordered in a previous court order. Essentially, this new order helps enforce a pre-existing order. When it comes to family law, there are a number of ways this can manifest.
Can You Make a Major Purchase During Divorce?
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 many cases, you need to …
Pro Se Divorce: When Is DIY The Best Option?
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?
How Long Does Divorce Take In Oregon?
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 in Oregon? You may be …
Jurisdiction: Does Where You File For Divorce Impact Your Case?
Jurisdiction has a huge impact. Here’s what you need to know about where you file for divorce and how it influences your case.
How Is A Business Divided In A Divorce?
The courts view your business as a divisable asset, and that’s what the court looks at. If you start a business while married, it will likely be considered marital property. That said, you’re not completely without ways to cover yourself. If you started the business before you were married, it would be treated as separate property. But if you invest joint funds, commingle marital and business assets or your spouse invests sweat equity it will muddy the waters.
No-Fault Divorce in Oregon: What are Grounds for Divorce?
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 term comes from the modern …
How Does Adultery Affect Divorce in Oregon?
Adultery can and often does destroy a relationship. It’s often the reason people divorce. But how does it actually impact divorce settlements?
How to Divorce in Oregon
Ending a marriage sounds harrowing and dramatic. It can get complicated. We often field questions from people asking how to divorce in Oregon.
Creating a Divorce Strategy
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 the process by the time …
Is Oregon A Community Property State?
When it comes to the division of property, Oregon follows equitable distribution, not the community property model. But what does that mean?
Is Summary Dissolution Your Quick Divorce Answer?
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 over every last detail. At …
Choosing Between Divorce and Legal Separation
Ending a marriage is a huge decision. It’s a choice that impacts every facet of your life. Divorce is the most obvious option when a relationship is over, but in …
Social Security and Divorce: What to Know
Over the course of a marriage, two lives become inexorably entwined. Divorce is the process of untangling them. A relatively straightforward feat in shorter unions, the longer you and your …
Common Divorce Mediation Questions and Answers
Mediation is more and more common in divorce. We try to answer a number of common mediation questions we regularly hear.
How COVID-19 Affects Divorce, Support Payments, and Child Custody
COVID is a strange time for everyone, but we’re still here to do what we can to guide you through as best we can. We have received many questions from clients that we want to share the most asked questions.
Oregon Pet Laws, Pet Custody, And Divorce
Many of us who own pets know that they are more than just property. But in a legal sense, how does the law view them in divorce?