If you are going through a divorce in Oregon, you should make sure that you fully consider all of the options currently available to you. Not all divorces are equal, and some strategies will suit your needs better than others.In recent years collaborative divorces...
Year: 2019
Creating a successful parenting plan
If you are going through a divorce or separation and you have children, you may be intending to co-parent with your ex. In the majority of situations, co-parenting can be very beneficial for the child in question, because it enables them to be brought up by both of...
How do I know if my marriage is over?
Almost all married couples go through difficult periods where they question whether they should continue to reside with their spouse. Hardships in life can present new challenges and cause even the strongest partnerships to become distant.Those who eventually file for...
Can I continue to parent my stepchildren after divorce?
One of the hardest parts of a divorce is making sure that the children in the family can move forward positively and maintain their relationship with their parental figures. If you are a stepparent, you likely have a strong bond with your stepchildren, and you will,...
How to be a co-parent during the school year
Being a co-parent is not an easy situation in which to be no matter how old your children are right now. It can be especially difficult when your children are still young and in school. Somehow, someway, the two of you need to show a unified front when dealing with...
The process of modifying a divorce decree
If you have already finalized your divorce, you may have some regrets. There could be certain things that you are dissatisfied with, or you may believe that the divorce courts made a decision that does not apply to your current circumstances.If you are unhappy with...
Should I pursue an uncontested divorce?
When going through a divorce, there are infinite ways to approach the process. However, generally speaking, all of these approaches will fall into two main categories: contested and uncontested divorces.A contested divorce means that spouses enter a dispute regarding...
Will my parent-child relationship change after divorce?
When two parents go through a divorce, a huge shift occurs in the entire family dynamic. The children in the family may have to make a rapid adjustment when it comes to their living arrangements going forward, and they also learn to have different expectations of...
How to handle the emotional stress of divorce
Divorce is usually an emotional rollercoaster for both parties involved. There is probably a good reason why you are choosing to get divorced, and therefore, some part of you is likely feeling relief to be out of an unhealthy relationship. But at the same time, you...
How is debt divided in an Oregon divorce?
When two people go through a divorce, they need to go through the process of dividing up assets. In Oregon, divorce laws dictate that this should be done equitably, meaning that the courts can decide on the way that assets should be distributed between spouses.There...