In the last few weeks there have already been significant changes that affect the Divorce and Family Law process. With temporary court closures, it means our efforts now focus on alternative methods of dispute resolution such as Mediation, or binding Arbitration.
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.
When it comes to the division of property, Oregon follows equitable distribution, not the community property model. But what does that mean?
Ending a marriage can be an expensive proposition even when uncontested. Here are the costs of divorce you should be on the lookout for.
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.
No matter the name on the title, credit card, mortgage, auto financing, or business loan, Oregon presumes both spouses acquired a debt.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, we don’t mean Christmas, Thanksgiving, or St. Patrick’s Day. No, we’re talking about football. The NFL season is right around the corner, and with it comes fantasy football. We’re all neck deep in statistics and metrics, reading articles, and keeping up …
Like with any process, there is the moment when it begins. In the case of divorce, that is when one spouse completes and files the Petition for the Dissolution of Marriage.
Marriages end for many reasons. But when it comes to the legal process, what are the grounds for divorce in Oregon? When you read about recent divorces, you often see “irreconcilable differences” listed as the reason for the separation. The reason that you hear this phrase so frequently is that …
You probably noticed, but kids today are busier than ever before. They’re more active and their time is far more regimented than most of us where when we were that age. Or even now, in some cases. Cluttered with extracurricular activities, social engagements, and more, it seems like they’re always …
We call it the “divorce process” for good reason. You may be ready to end your marriage right this minute, but it’s a journey, one that takes time. How much time, however, varies. People often wonder just how long it takes to finalize a divorce in Oregon. No two marriages …
UPDATE: What About Vaping? More and more, instead of smoking marijuana, people choose to vape. This option has ballooned in popularity. As opposed to burning marijuana and inhaling the smoke, a device heats the cannabis until it releases the active ingredients, which are then inhaled. There’s a debate about the …
When you marry someone, you share your life with that person, for good and ill. Every facet of your lives weave together—you create a home, have kids, mingle finances, and build a life. After a while, it’s tough to tell where one life begins and the other ends. That’s part …
By the time you finally arrive at the decision to divorce, most couples live apart. That’s just how it usually goes. Especially in high-conflict situations, it seems like a natural choice. After all, if all you do is bicker, this eliminates strife, stress, and frustration. How Can Moving Out Negatively …
Raising kids is tough, even in the best of circumstances. Raising a child with special needs only increases the challenges of parenthood. Throw divorce into the mix and it becomes a whole other world. Parents face a variety of legal and practical concerns. Best Interests of Special Needs Children You …
Whatever your business, you pour your heart and hard work into these ventures. They not only represent your passions and drives, but they’re also practical concerns. The process of ending a marriage is already a snarl of shared assets, parenting plans, and more. When there’s a business during divorce, it …