When things are not going well in a marriage, it may take a significant amount of time to realize that divorce is the only option and the marriage cannot be reconciled. During this period of trying to make things work, it is a good idea to learn about how divorce...
Year: 2018
How addiction affects child custody
If you are a parent who has recently separated with your partner, it is likely that the question of child custody has become very significant for you. It is common for parents to have concerns about their child's welfare when in the custody of other caregivers,...
Understanding surrogacy law in Oregon
If you want to become a biological parent but for personal reasons or health reasons cannot carry a fetus to full term, it is possible to conceive a child through the means of surrogacy. Surrogacy is the act of implanting an embryo into a woman who is willing to carry...
How to change your name after a divorce
After you file for a divorce, you will probably want to change your name to reflect the change in marital status. While topics on the divorce process are usually well-versed, the process of changing names after a divorce is generally a less discussed topic.If you...
Coping with an emotionally straining divorce
Going through a divorce can be one of the toughest emotional experiences that you will ever have to go through. Many people focus on the importance of getting a good financial result after a divorce. However, it is more vital that you process the divorce in a healthy...
Proving that an Oregon parent is unfit
When a person is recognized as a biological parent, he or she has assumed parental rights over his or her child. This means that they do not need to prove anything in order to have visitation rights and custody over their child. However, in some circumstances, these...
How are child custody decisions made in Oregon?
When going through a divorce or separation with your partner, it is likely that you will need to consider how your children will divide their time between each parent. This has the potential to cause many arguments and discussions, since it is never easy to find a...
Do grandparents have any visitation rights in Oregon?
Oregon state lawmakers did away with the previous grandparent visitation laws in 2001, choosing instead to replace them with ones that apply to any nonparent interested in securing visitation with a child in the state.Under the current law, those third parties who...
Why could your prenuptial agreement be invalid?
You signed a prenuptial agreement before you got married, and now you and your spouse are splitting up. It's been 10 years, and you're wondering just how valid that prenup really was. Is it going to hold up or not?Every case is unique, but here are a few of the top...
Pay close attention to your children during divorce
Divorcing is hard enough when you only have to worry about yourself, but it is even more difficult when you have children at home. You have to help them to cope with the divorce while you are helping yourself to do the same. This can be challenging, but it isn't...