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.
Does It Matter Who Files For Divorce First?
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 Student Loan Debt Impacts Divorce
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 and couples. One major area where we feel the pinch is student loan debt. One recent study uncovers the major impact this has on marriage …
Dividing Debt 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 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 ready to end your marriage right this minute, but it’s a journey, one that takes time. No two marriages are …
Divorce Jurisdiction: Where You File Impacts 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.
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. The reason you hear this phrase so frequently is that the term comes from the modern “no-fault” divorce code. What Is No Fault Divorce? Just like it sounds, no-fault divorce means that, …
Why Moving Out is a Big Mistake In A 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.
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 any number of expenses. You have court costs, filing fees, an attorney to pay, and even a change in tax status. In many cases, you need to find a new place to live. Perhaps your custody arrangement necessitates buying a new car to shuttle kids …
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?
What Is The Average Cost of Divorce 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.
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 least that’s what many people expect. But that’s not always how it goes. In certain situations, summary dissolution in Oregon …
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.
10 Steps To 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 they file the documents. But being emotionally prepared and being ready in a practical sense are two different things. Ending …
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 some cases, it’s not the best one. There are situations where staying married, but separating might work. It begs the …
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.
Does Oregon Have Common-Law Marriage?
You’ve probably heard the term tossed around, but what is common-law marriage, how does it work, and does it have a home in Oregon?
How To Divorce In Oregon: Forms & Filing
Ending a marriage sounds harrowing and dramatic. It can get complicated. We often field questions from people asking how to divorce in Oregon.
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 spouse stay together, the messier things get. How Divorce Affects Social Security For marriages over ten years, one thing to …
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?