According to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, survey results show that 15 percent of married women and 25 percent of married men have had an affair outside of the marriage. While some couples can overcome infidelity in a marriage, it can often...
The number of Oregon residents who sign a prenuptial agreement with their prospective spouse is increasing, mostly because Oregonians view premarital agreements as an effective way of preventing unnecessary discord in the event of a divorce. Unfortunately, as the...
In Oregon, to come to a fair conclusion as to how the assets are split during property division, it is imperative that there be a full accounting of what is there. If assets are either missed, omitted by mistake or are intentionally hidden, it can have a major impact...
Divorcing couples over the age of 50 may be both excited and anxious about being on their own again after many years of marriage. These types of divorces are called gray divorces, and their rates are increasing globally. There are many reasons for the higher numbers...
Divorce can be difficult at any age, but it may present certain challenges as individuals grow older. Divorces after 50 years old are referred to as gray divorces and they are becoming more typical for several reasons. Gray divorce While each couple’s circumstances...
Many grandparents in the Salem area get involved in their grandchildren’s lives not only because they love them but also because they worry about their welfare. Sometimes, despite their best efforts, it becomes apparent to grandparents that their own children might...
Parents going through a divorce want to ease the impact the dissolution has on their children. Part of this is ensuring child custody decisions are made that meet the child’s physical and emotional needs. Children generally need the care of both parents. This can play...
Many Salem residents have some of their wealth wrapped up in a 401(k) or other retirement plan. For some Oregonians, their employer-sponsored or individual retirement plans may be among their largest assets. Naturally, if they are going through a divorce or legal...
In most cases, Oregon family courts are going to want to make sure that both parents are as involved in their children’s lives as possible. Usually, this child custody arrangement reduces long-term conflict and is also healthier for the children. However, providing...
When a Salem couple decides to get a divorce, it is often a difficult time. Besides the emotional roller coaster a person may go through, the logistics of a divorce agreement are also complicated. One of the more contentious issues of a divorce can be the property...