You probably noticed, but kids today are busier than ever before. Cluttered with extracurricular activities, social engagements, and more, it seems like they’re always running to what’s next. Sports often …
How Do You Find the Best Child Custody Lawyer?
How do you find the best child custody lawyer? This is a big question. Few things get us as riled up as our kids. That’s a big reason why custody …
Oregon Custody: The Best Interests Of The Child
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 divorce involves kids. But what …
The Division of Property and Divorce in Oregon
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.
Is Moving Out During Divorce a Mistake?
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.
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.
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 …
Do Step-Parents’ Have Rights in Oregon?
Just because you get a divorce, that doesn’t necessarily mean step-parents can’t have a continuing relationship with the children. This depends on the particular situation, the people involved and the nature of the relationship.
Do Long-Term Marriages Complicate the Divorce Process?
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 a variety of reasons. As …
How Does Student Loan Debt Impact 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 area where …
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.
When Should You Hire a Divorce Attorney?
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 divorce lawyer. The more complicated your situation, the more you’re likely to benefit when you hire a divorce lawyer. While you can handle the details of your split yourself, having representation benefits you in a number of areas.
Does Legal Marijuana Impact Child Custody?
Legalized weed has been a game-changer in many states, but the question remains of how marijuana impacts child custody cases.
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 Has the Divorce Rate Changed With Each Generation?
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 and whys of that, however, …
Prepare For Your Initial Divorce Consultation
The first meeting with a divorce attorney can be daunting, but fortunately, there are ways to prepare for your initial consultation.
Is the 50% Divorce Rate a Myth?
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 half of weddings have a …
Can Criminal Charges Impact Child Custody?
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 includes parental preference and convenience. …
How Substance Abuse Impacts Divorce
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 relationships, the question remains of …
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.
Can My Ex Come After My New Spouse’s Income?
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 as level of need, figure …
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 …
Whether To Sell Your Home During Divorce: 5 Questions To Answer
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 your home during a divorce. Here are five questions to answer to help make this decision.
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 …
Oregon Custody Laws for Unmarried Parents
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 parents have in these situations?
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 …
Does Dating During Divorce Harm Your Case?
In some cases, dating during divorce can affect division of property, child custody and visitation, child support and even spousal support.
Establishing Paternity in Oregon: What You Need To Know
We love our kids and our worlds often revolve around our children. Which is why child custody cases grow so heated, raw, and emotional. It’s also why establishing paternity and …
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 Does Spousal Support Work In Oregon?
Also called alimony or spousal maintenance, spousal support is court-ordered payments that are intended to help a dependent spouse get back on their feet or ease financial hardship.
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.
Split Custody: Will Courts Separate Siblings?
Divorce arrives with changing living situations, new schools, and uncertainty. Siblings often lean on each other to make it through these tough times. But during the process, the question comes …
Divorce Statistics: From the Interesting to the Surprising
Looking at out-of-context divorce statistics can be overwhelming. They range from intriguing and valuable to just plain strange.
5 Things Kids Can Learn From Fantasy Sports
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, we don’t mean Christmas, Thanksgiving, or even St. Patrick’s Day. We’re talking about football season. The NFL season is right around …
How Is Custody Determined For Children With Special Needs?
Raising a child with special needs only increases the challenges in divorce. A child with special needs has exactly that, special needs. What this entails depends on the precise nature of the disability. This may involve regular medical care, specific medications, or particular dietary requirements.
Child Custody: Fathers’ Rights Oregon [With Infographic]
When it comes to custody, many think fathers and mothers have different rights. That’s not true. Here’s what to know about fathers’ rights.
Mistakes Men Make In Divorce
Over the course of the process of ending a marriage, things tend to get messy and complicated. There are a number of common mistakes made in divorce. Mistakes that damage …
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 Do You Ask For A Divorce?
Marriage isn’t always sunshine and puppy dogs. It often takes a lot of work, time, effort, and struggle. And still, it doesn’t always work out. Try with all your might, …
5 Common Ways To Celebrate Divorce
People love to celebrate. We’ll take any excuse to throw a party, whether it’s a holiday, a promotion at work, or the Trailblazers making a playoff run. While we usually …
Divorce Over Politics? How Political Differences Cause Divorce
Political differences always present challenges to relationships, but such strife is now playing a larger role in divorce than ever before.
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.
The Epic Divorce Saga of Brian And Cassie Kimmell
Divorce often turn crazy and twisted, but hopefully, yours doesn’t get this nuts. In Port Orchard, Washington, a man recently pleaded guilty to perjury and forgery in one of the …