Divorce is a stressful endeavor, especially in light of what’s at stake in your marriage dissolution. Because of this, a lot of people just want to get the process over as quickly as possible so that they can move on with their lives. But this haste can lead to...
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What does property division look like for older couples?
Divorce for older couples, also known as gray divorce, is a unique situation different from divorce for younger couples. Typically child support or the custody of children do not factor into a gray divorce. What are typically considered in a divorce for older couples...
What are grandparent visitation rights in Oregon?
Grandparents’ custody rights is certainly an important topic for many grandparents, children and families. For that reason, both grandparents and parents should be familiar with grandparents’ rights and how they work. What are grandparents’ rights in Oregon? In...
Should I choose alimony or property?
Rarely in life do we get to have it all, and as goes life goes divorce. Divorcees are often tasked with making difficult choices throughout the proceedings. One of the most difficult ultimatums put to separating spouses is alimony or property? Much hinges on the...
Sole custody, joint custody and various child custody issues
In Oregon and across the United States, one of the most common topics for extended dispute in a family law case centers around children. Child custody is often emotional, contentious and problematic. Even in cases where the parents are on amicable terms, it only takes...
Child custody options in Oregon
Child custody is typically on the mind of every divorcing parent. Because of the importance of child custody to the child, parents and family, it is helpful for divorcing couples to be familiar with the different child custody options available. Child custody options...
Key points regarding disputes over Oregon prenuptial agreements
When an Oregon couple decides to get married, there are certain factors that might warrant a prenuptial agreement. This is also referred to as a premarital agreement. It is designed to provide protections if the marriage ends in divorce. Many might function under the...
Pandemic highlights home inequality, perhaps increasing divorce
In the past six months or so, there has been an observed increase in the number of Americans calling family law attorneys to consult about getting divorced. It’s not clear yet if the Covid-19 pandemic will be associated with a huge spike in divorce rates, but it is at...
Don’t file for divorce until you’ve prepared yourself
The divorce process can become a competitive fight between spouses, with each party trying to get the best possible outcome for themselves. While some divorcing couples are able to be amicable toward each other and can sensibly talk through the future steps, others...
Dealing with your toxic ex when you share children
If you have children with your ex, you'll probably need to continue communicating with them until your children become adults. This unfortunately can lead to some difficult situations, especially if tensions between the two of you run high and if your ex is difficult...