Looking at out-of-context divorce statistics can be overwhelming. They range from intriguing and valuable to just plain strange.
Should You Move Out During 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.
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?
Are You Responsible For Your Ex’s Debt In Divorce?
When you marry, you share your lives. Unfortunately, that often involves debt. But are you on the hook for your ex’s debt in divorce?
How Political Differences Are Causing Divorce
Political differences always present challenges to relationships, but such strife is now playing a larger role in divorce than ever before.
Do I Need A Divorce Lawyer If My Spouse Has One?
Whether to hire a divorce lawyer is a big question when ending a marriage. But it’s even more important to consider if your spouse has one.
How Legal Marijuana Impacts Child Custody
Legalized weed has been a game-changer in many states, but the question remains of how marijuana impacts child custody cases.
6 Unexpected Divorce Assets
People fight over just about everything in a divorce, from houses and cars down to boxes full of cookie cutters. Everyone thinks of bank accounts, vacation homes, stocks, bonds, retirement annuities, and the like. These are the common and obvious ones. But there are a number of unexpected divorce assets …
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 with student loan debt. A recent study uncovers the major impact it has on …
Pet Custody & 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?
Crowdfunding Your Divorce
Divorce is usually a private matter. Sure, your friends and family know what you’re going through. But most people don’t broadcast that news to the general public. As social media has become a ubiquitous part of modern life, that has changed. It’s remarkable what some people choose to share online. …
Is January Really Divorce Month?
Fair or not, sometimes nicknames stick and are hard to shake. A pesky nickname can follow you around for years. How many of you have a friend who will forever be “Tiny” or “Lefty” or “Gonzo”? This doesn’t just happen to people, either. To some, the month of January, all …
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.
Divorce Or 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 …
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 think of ending a marriage as a serious, somber affair, that’s not always the case. Increasingly, many people take the …
Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement?
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 about celebrities, rock stars, professional athletes, titans of industry, and Hollywood A-listers. After all, those folks have tons of assets to protect. So prenups are …
Breaking Down Divorce By 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 are a topic of conversation for another time. In reality, the divorce rate is lower than it’s been in years and has been …
Surviving Thanksgiving for Divorced Dads
Thanksgiving is upon us. Though it’s traditionally full of family, friends, and other loved ones, thanks to COVID-19, things look quite different for many of us this year. Even without a global pandemic, this time of year is often tough for newly divorced dads. You may feel alone, especially if …
Divorce And COVID-19
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.
Do Criminal Charges Impact Child Custody?
When it comes to disputes over custody, the court places the best interests of the children above almost all other concerns. This includes parental preference and convenience. Given this stance, it’s easy to imagine how criminal charges impact child custody battles. If they come into play, they often have a …
Fathers’ Rights & Child Custody
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.
The 50% Divorce Rate Is A Lie
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 corresponding divorce waiting. As ubiquitous as this figure is, many just accept it as fact. In some ways this is …
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?
Right Of First Refusal: Does It Do More Harm Than Good?
The right of first refusal can be an important piece of a child custody order. After divorce or battles over guardianship, non-custodial parents can use it to spend as much time with their kids as possible. One question is: does this do more harm than good? What Is The Right …
8 Ways To Prepare For Divorce
Attorneys are subject to a variety of rules, regulations, and stipulations when it comes to offering divorce and legal advice. Without an actual consultation, we can’t offer any concrete divorce legal suggestions. Beyond that, every situation is different. No single recommendation will fit every case. Without examining the specifics, it’s …
Custody Enforcement Proceedings
Many parents toil to remain a part of their children’s lives after divorce and custody battles. This isn’t always a fight that ends with the final agreement. Ensuring that the rights you struggled for don’t get trampled can be a continuous battle. This is where enforcement proceedings come in handy. …
5 Tips For Keeping Custody Exchanges Civil
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 easier.
Cinematic Lessons in Fatherhood: The Pursuit of Happyness
TV and movie fathers may be fictional, but they still teach us about what parenthood means. One of our favorites is Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness.
9 Common Mediation Questions Answered
Despite what we see in movies and on TV, divorce and child custody cases don’t always go to court. Those situations certainly make for compelling fictional drama, but in reality, a variety of options exist beyond litigation. Called Alternate Dispute Resolution, or ADR, these strategies provide alternatives to trial. One …
Finding A Child Custody Attorney
Few things get us as riled up as our kids. That’s a big reason why child custody cases so often become intense and antagonistic. We want to fight for what’s best for our children. To ensure this, it usually benefits you to enlist the help of an attorney. But how …
How the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act Works
What is the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act and how determining jurisdiction impact child custody cases?
10 Quarantine Friendly Father’s Day Ideas
Father’s Day this year will look decidedly different than most, thanks to COVID-19 restrictions. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate dad.
Men’s Health Month: How to Celebrate
Did you know June is Men’s Health Month? As you might imagine, the goal is to raise awareness about common health issues men face and to spread knowledge about how to prevent, treat, and detect these problems. It’s important to take care of yourself and look after your health and …
Cinematic Lessons in Divorce: It’s Complicated
Comedic drama “It’s Complicated” points at a lot of issues people face moving forward after divorce, especially long-married couples later on in life.
Cinematic Lessons in Divorce: Crazy, Stupid, Love
It may be a Hollywood romantic comedy, but Crazy, Stupid, Love has some interesting, insightful things to say about the impact of divorce.
Crazy-But-True Divorce Stories
There are crazy divorce stories that need to be shared for the sole purpose of saying to yourself, “My life may be crazy, but at least it’s not that crazy.”
How does college affect child support?
Child support usually ends when a child turns 18 or graduates, but in Oregon there are provisions for continuing education and a child attending school.
Dad Movies
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 with the big guy on holidays or just because.
Court-Appointed Guardian Ad Litem
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?
10 Odd Divorce Laws From Around The World
You may think you know what divorce looks like, at least in the U.S., but depending on where you are in the world, the process can look like something else entirely.
5 Financial Mistakes That May Impact Your Divorce Settlement
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 are made.
Well-Intentioned Advice That Can Harm Your Divorce
Friends and friends will probably offer lots of advice during the divorce process. No matter how well-intentioned, much of this can do more harm than good.
What is Child Support Modification?
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.
Your Cheating Heart: What Adultery Means For Divorce
Adultery can and often does destroy a relationship. It’s often the reason people divorce. But how does it actually impact divorce settlements?
The Cost Of Divorce: What You Should Know
Ending a marriage can be an expensive proposition even when uncontested. Here are the costs of divorce you should be on the lookout for.
Divorce Selfies
The selfie has become a ubiquitous part of pop culture. It has become so pervasive that it has spawned a category of ‘divorce selfies’.
Grandparents’ Rights and Third-Party Custody
Legally, a parent’s rights take precedence, but in Oregon, it is possible for a third party, including grandparents, to file for child custody. As you might imagine, this isn’t a quick, simple, or easy process. In order to petition for custody, grandparents must have an established “child-parent relationship.” Often this …
4 Divorce Tips From Grand Theft Auto
UPDATED: This one might admittedly be a bit dated. There hasn’t been a new Grand Theft Auto game since GTA 5 in 2013–there are rumors GTA 6 is in the works, but it will likely be years before it materializes. Still, there’s no time like the present to revisit the …
What Can I do After the Final Judgment?
Before the court grants a modification, the person requesting the change must demonstrate a substantial reason. If you can’t show adequate cause, the court will most likely dismiss your case.
How is Property Divided In Oregon 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.
Factors That Impact Divorce Cost
Many things impact the ultimate financial cost, and like most things with ending a marriage, it varies from one case to the next. No two marriages are the same. Consequently, neither are any two divorces. Unique elements will always impact some and not others. Three majors factors that impact the …
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.
4 Tactics for Fighting Parental Alienation
In the wake of a divorce, it’s not uncommon for parent-child relationships to take a hit. You may not see your child as often and you may not be a part of their day-to-day lives. This is tough, but it’s even worse in cases where parental alienation rears its ugly …
4 Divorce Strategy Tips
Ending a marriage can be a chaotic, trying time. There’s a lot going. Meetings with attorneys, mediation, forms to fill out, documents to submit, the list is practically endless. It makes things easier to have a divorce strategy in place. Creating a divorce strategy benefits you in a number of …
Restraining Orders: What is a Civil Standby?
It’s no secret that divorces often become contentious. Conflict forms a big part of the proceedings. Depending on the circumstances, many involve the use of restraining orders. These court orders can be useful tools to protect people and assets, but they’re also often complicated, so it’s important to know how …
Enforcing a Parenting Plan
What Should I Do If My Ex Violates A Parenting Plan? 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 is the parenting plan. This document lays out all the specifics of custody, visitation, …
Business Owners Face Unique Challenges in Divorce
Because business owners face specific challenges in divorce, there are a variety of things to take into account before and during a marriage. They are: How to protect your business before tying the knot How divorce impacts your business partners How to protect a business you start during a marriage
5 Things Kids Can Learn From Fantasy Football
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 …
What is a Divorce Deposition?
UPDATED: Depositions are often useful tools in legal cases. These are sworn witness statements taken out of court, but still under oath. The courts then use the written transcripts of these statements in place of in-person testimony. It’s common to use depositions in all legal areas, including family law. During …
5 Ways to Save Money on Your Divorce
Divorce is expensive. Shocker of the year, right? Sorry to completely blow your mind like that. Kidding, of course. It surprises absolutely no one to learn that divorce costs a lot of money. Fortunately, there are strategies you can use to cut down on the expenses and save during divorce. …
Communication During a Divorce
Divorce often becomes a time of high conflict. That probably doesn’t startle anyone. Hurt feelings, raging emotions, and anger all come with the territory. They also have a huge impact on how warring spouses handle communication during divorce. Communication is key during divorce. It’s central to working out the division …
Child Custody: The Best Interest Of The Child
When it comes to child custody, the courts follow one overriding principle: the best interest of the child. This phrase is used frequently when kids are involved. But what does it actually mean? While it may sound simple and obvious, like most things in the realm, it’s not always so …
How To Get Divorced In Oregon: Forms & Filing
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.
Do Step-Parents’ Have Rights in Oregon?
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 and responsibilities frequently come up. Divorce is never easy. Add children to the mix and it makes things even more complicated. You have custody, parenting …
7 Year Itch? Reasons for Divorce
It’s been a few years now, but when Danica Patrick announced she was divorcing after seven years of marriage, headlines screamed about the seven-year itch —also known as a period of marital boredom that is accompanied by an increased likelihood for infidelity. It’s often cited as one of the big …
Oregon Custody: Parenting Evaluations
Child custody cases pose many issues during and after divorce. Problems arise that make it difficult for couples to reach a suitable custody agreement. Ideally, both parties will work together to create an acceptable parenting plan and residential schedule. If you can’t, the court may order parenting evaluation. But that …
The Lowest Divorce Rate in 40 Years
People talk a lot about the 50% divorce rate—the idea that half of all marriages ultimately end in divorce. While that’s not exactly a lie, it’s not exactly the whole truth. The divorce rate is in constant flux. In fact, it’s currently the lowest it’s been in 40 years. Approximately …
Health Issues Men Face In Divorce
UPDATED: Divorce represents a titanic life change. In short order, almost every aspect of your life undergoes a radical overhaul. The process comes with all manner of issues to deal with, from the nitty-gritty nuts and bolts of dissolving your marriage to financial worries and emotional distress. Something men often …
Cinematic Lessons In Fatherhood: Finding Nemo
The Father Even facing off against stiff competition, Pixar’s Finding Dory ruled the box office when it was released in 2016, winning plenty of critical acclaim in the process. As much love as the film received, it’s easy to forget the fact that it’s a long-gestating spin-off of 2003’s Finding …
Divorce and Depression: The Impact on Men
Did you expect to feel a sense of relief once you finally finalized your divorce? Did you anticipate an overwhelming wave of elation and well-being once you signed the divorce papers? That’s a natural expectation. After all, you’ve been waiting for this moment, building up to this for some time. …
How To File For Divorce In Oregon
Filing for divorce sounds like a harrowing, dramatic undertaking. Most people think of ending a marriage as a long, drawn-out process full of courtroom appearances and custody battles. Though it certainly can resemble a movie or TV show, that isn’t always the case. What Are The Steps to Filing For …
Cinematic Lessons in Fatherhood: Commando
John Matrix frequently packs a rocket launcher, a tactical vest covered with grenades, and enough firepower to invade the small, fictional nation. He’s not necessarily the guy who first springs to mind when you think father-of-the-year. But this is precisely what we get.
No Substitute for Dad
UPDATED: The importance of fathers is frequently overlooked and undervalued. They’re often shown in movies, TV, and commercials as goofy buffoons who only take care of the kids when mom has other obligations. And they usually do it poorly. This portrays many fathers as part-time parents. Or reinforces the stereotype …
Criminalizing Poverty: Unable To Pay Child Support
In the media, we hear a great deal about the problems dads who lose their jobs face. Many become stuck in situations where they can no longer afford to make child support payments. They’re often labeled “deadbeat dads.” After months of failing to pay, the courts may find these fathers …
Divorce Capital Of Oregon
UPDATE: …and new champion in 2019… Okay, maybe being crowned the divorce capital of Oregon isn’t a feat to aspire to. And this year, that dubious honor goes to Umatilla. The town of just over 7000, located near the northeastern corner of the state, took over the top spot from …
What are Grounds for Divorce in Oregon?
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 …
10 Steps To Creating a Divorce Strategy
This post has been updated. Divorce often looms on the horizon for quite some time before a couple finally pulls the trigger. In many cases, by the time they file the documents, people are emotionally prepared for the process. But being emotionally prepared and being ready in a practical sense …
Can Your Ex Stop Your Kids From Playing Sports?
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 …
How To Fill Out An NCAA Tournament Bracket
Filling out an NCAA Tournament bracket and entering half a dozen pools is practically an American tradition. But filling out a bracket is also a daunting task. Some fans religiously pore over every word Joe Lunardi utters, track quadrant one wins, and keep tabs on conference tournament play. And after …
How Long Does Divorce Take In Oregon?
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 …
4 Valentine’s Day Ideas For Divorced Dads
It’s the middle of February and you’ve probably noticed store displays full of various sized hearts, pink everything, and chocolate as far as the eye can see. That’s right, Valentine’s Day is almost here again. A romantic holiday can be lonely for the newly divorced, but there are still ways …
Tax Plan, Divorce & Spousal Support
“In this world nothing is certain, except death and taxes.” So goes the familiar saying often attributed to Benjamin Franklin. With that in mind, we want to remind you of the tax changes and their potential to impact divorce, specifically spousal support. While we knew it was coming, it didn’t …
My Ex Invited A Homeless Man To Live With My Kids
Divorce is hard on everyone, especially kids. No one wants to watch their parents split up. It’s hard for everyone, and it can also turn dangerous. What can you do if your ex’s actions put your kids in harm’s way? Our founding partner, Rick Jones, regularly stops by the Danny …
My Ex Refuses to Pay Her Share
After divorce, child support is often one of the biggest continuing expenses many fathers face. These court-ordered payments provide for the needs of your kids. In many cases, one parent pays a certain percentage, while the other covers the rest. But what if your ex won’t pay her share? Rick …
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 prominently into the final amount. Like most court orders, once in place, child support is difficult to modify, though it …
Who Gets The Engagement Ring?
The old saying goes, possession is nine-tenths of the law. That’s not exactly a legally binding statute, but the underlying idea often plays a role. One situation we see frequently involves engagement rings. One of our founding partners, Rick Jones, makes regular appearances on the Danny Bonaduce and Sarah Morning …
Can I Kick Him Out And Change The Locks?
If you’re having marital problems, you’ve probably had at least one moment where you want to throw your spouse’s possessions on the front lawn, change the locks, and never look back. Few times are as trying and frustrating as divorce. But when you have this impulse, can you? Legally speaking? …
7 Divorce Urban Legends
When you think about urban legends, you probably think of hook-handed madmen terrorizing teens at Makeout Point, giant alligators roaming the sewers, or the Bandage Man of Cannon Beach. They’re usually the stuff of horror movies. Stories related from one person to the next, often accepted at face value. Some …
Do You Need A Divorce Lawyer?
When it comes to the process of ending your marriage, one of the biggest questions you need to answer is whether or not to hire a divorce lawyer. Thanks to various online tools and how-to guides, it’s now easier than ever to take a do-it-yourself approach. Sure, this strategy can …
Unmarried Fathers’ Rights [Infographic]
Child custody is a big part of what we do here at Goldberg Jones. As divorce lawyers, custody plays a huge role in the process. Many of our clients are married, but a significant portion isn’t. This leads to a question we hear all the time: what parental rights do …
Children Of Divorce Earn Fewer College Degrees
Divorce has a huge impact on your life. It often throws your entire existence into upheaval. But it doesn’t only affect you. Children are especially susceptible to the lingering effects. One recent report indicates that children of divorce are much less likely to earn college degrees. According to a new …
5 Family Summer Activities In Portland
It’s probably best not to think about how August is already coming to a close, that the kids are getting ready to head back to school (or may already be there), and wonder where the summer went. That’s not good for anyone’s state of mind. But don’t worry. Just because …
Cohabitation And Divorce [Infographic]
The number of non-married couples living together has risen steadily over the course of decades. Many people use this as a kind of practice run for marriage. It makes a great deal of sense in that regard. You learn ahead of time whether or not you and your partner are …
Can Both Spouses Use The Same Divorce Lawyer?
You have many decisions to make when ending your marriage. One of the biggest is hiring a divorce lawyer. Finding the right attorney to represent you has a huge impact on your case and, subsequently, your future. One question that comes up more than you might think is whether or …
Special Needs, Divorce, And Child Custody
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 …
Commutes And Divorce [Infographic]
No two divorces are ever the same. What ruins one relationship doesn’t necessarily cause the same havoc in another. And it’s crazy to see what unexpected factors increase risks of divorce. For example, did you know a long daily commute intensifies your chances of splitting up? While it may sound …
Story-time: How Not To Handle Divorce
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 most bizarre divorce stories we’ve heard in a while. And it just keeps getting weirder as it develops. It’s like …
How Major Purchases Impact Divorce
Divorce comes with any number of expenses. You have court costs, filing fees, an attorney to pay, and even a change in tax status. Those are the obvious ones, but there are others. In many cases, you need to find a new place to live. Perhaps your custody arrangement necessitates …
Can Smoking Cause Divorce? [Infographic]
By now we’re all aware that cigarette smoking carries certain potential health hazards. That’s not news to anyone. You can’t even watch prime time TV without constant reminders. But it may also carry one unexpected danger, it may lead you down the road to divorce. As it turns out, quitting …
Goldberg Jones Bracket Challenge
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, we’re not talking about Christmas or New Year’s. We’re talking about March Madness. Once again, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is HERE! And once again, Goldberg Jones is running our annual March Madness Bracket Challenge. This year, the champ walks away …
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