As a parent, your top priority in life will always be making sure that your children are safe. Therefore, you'll always be thinking about potential risks that they may be subject to, and how you can make them safer. If you are not in a relationship with their other...
Year: 2020
How reliable are prenuptial agreements?
If you get married and the relationship doesn't work out, you may be at risk of losing a significant amount of your financial assets, particularly if you are the sole breadwinner in the household. This is why it is very common for high-asset individuals to ask their...
How divorce can help you reinvent yourself
Going through a divorce can sometimes feel like the end of the world. When you said "I do", you probably never imagined that you would one day be filing for divorce. But unfortunately, time can change people and you may feel like you no longer understand the person...
Understanding child custody and religion
A person's religion can often be perceived as a deeply ingrained part of their heritage and culture. If you hold a certain religion, it's likely that you'll want your child not only to share your beliefs but to also engage in the rituals and rites of passage of the...
The requirements for filing for divorce in Oregon
If you are considering filing for divorce, the state in which you file factors greatly in the process. If you currently reside in Oregon, it's likely that you will need to file here. However, in some cases, you may have limited options to file elsewhere.It's therefore...
Tips for divorcing a passive-aggressive spouse
The fact that you are considering divorce suggests that you and your spouse do not currently see eye-to-eye. You may disagree with the way that your spouse handles certain situations, and you may find that recent arguments have blown up without warning. If your spouse...
How to move forward after losing a custody battle
If you have recently learned that you no longer have custody of your children, you may feel that you cannot cope with this heartbreaking news. To know that you will have to live without constant interaction with your children can be devastating, especially when you do...
Understanding contested divorces in Oregon
If you have decided to go through a divorce, you'll need to start thinking about how you will approach the divorce process. Generally speaking, there are two main routes that you will be able to go down. You can either go through a contested divorce or an uncontested...
Can I appeal a family law judge’s ruling?
One of the documents that you were probably given a copy of soon after officially ending your marriage was your divorce decree. This document generally spells out all property division, custody and support payments that you and your spouse have agreed to.This is often...
Can I move with my child if I share custody with my ex?
Even if an Oregon parent enjoys custody of their child, they still may be restricted from relocating out of town with them without first getting permission from the court and/or the mom or dad. It can be helpful for you to review your parenting plan to see what it...