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...
Divorce
Can a divorce case be reopened with the discovery of assets?
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...
Preparing for life after a gray divorce
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...
Understanding gray divorce
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...
What will happen to my retirement plan after a divorce?
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...
What happens to the family home in a divorce?
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...
How does a legal separation work in Oregon?
Oregon is one of the states which has a separate family law process called legal separation. A legal separation is not the same as a divorce, even though it has a lot in common with it. On a practical level, whether a judge is divorcing a couple or decreeing a legal...
Spousal support and prenuptial agreements
In Oregon, people who decide that they will have a prenuptial agreement prior to their marriage can put stipulations about many aspects that could be in dispute should they divorce. That includes property, estate planning and financial matters. While it cannot dictate...
How property division will affect finances after divorce
As emotionally challenging as divorce is on everyone involved, the harsh reality of how expensive it also is can be a bitter pill to swallow. Some of the most contentious aspects of a divorce surround the division of assets that may also include debt. That is why it...
Scooter Braun, music mogul, splits from heiress wife
Music industry power player Scooter Braun has separated from his wife of seven years Yael Cohen. Braun is best known for managing the careers of numerous high-profile musicians, including Kanye West and Taylor Swift. The 40-year-old record executive recently made...