In each state, the laws regarding marriage, separation, annulment and divorce are slightly different. This means that it is important to understand the exact rules within the state that you are marrying in.In Oregon, the rules around marriage are heavily focused on...
Year: 2018
Understanding the reality of a divorce
It is always a difficult decision to decide to file for a divorce. But before you get to that place, it is important to understand the different stages of grief and development that you are likely to go through.The process of divorce is different for everybody....
How does domestic violence affect child custody?
Unfortunately, domestic violence is a common problem in households in the United States. It is thought that a minimum of 3 million children in the United States are witness to domestic violence every year.It goes without saying that acts of domestic violence create a...
Explaining divorce to your children
One of the most difficult parts of divorce is having to explain to your children what is happening. This can be a heartbreaking thing to do, no matter what age they are. Their ages and their personalities will also have an impact on how you decide to do this.It is...
When can a divorce settlement be changed?
Just because a divorce has been "settled" already, it does not mean that there are not certain things that you can do to alter it after the fact. This might be in relation to real estate or alimony.There might be some issues that in practice do not work as well as...
Visitation rights as an Oregon grandparent
Grandparents always have a special place in their heart for their grandchildren, and it can be heartbreaking if for some reason they are having difficulty in attaining the rights to visitation. Perhaps your child does not have custody of your grandchildren and the...