Divorce is a stressful endeavor, especially in light of what’s at stake in your marriage dissolution. Because of this, a lot of people just want to get the process over as quickly as possible so that they can move on with their lives. But this haste can lead to...
Divorce
What does property division look like for older couples?
Divorce for older couples, also known as gray divorce, is a unique situation different from divorce for younger couples. Typically child support or the custody of children do not factor into a gray divorce. What are typically considered in a divorce for older couples...
Should I choose alimony or property?
Rarely in life do we get to have it all, and as goes life goes divorce. Divorcees are often tasked with making difficult choices throughout the proceedings. One of the most difficult ultimatums put to separating spouses is alimony or property? Much hinges on the...
Pandemic highlights home inequality, perhaps increasing divorce
In the past six months or so, there has been an observed increase in the number of Americans calling family law attorneys to consult about getting divorced. It’s not clear yet if the Covid-19 pandemic will be associated with a huge spike in divorce rates, but it is at...
Prenuptial agreements are easily disputed
When you were blissfully in love with your fiancé, it probably seemed that there was no way that your relationship would ever fall apart. But still, as a high-asset couple, you did what was considered to be the sensible thing and put a prenuptial agreement in...
Is it possible to be happy during divorce?
If you are the one who took action to file for a divorce, it is likely that you did so in pursuit of a better life. If your spouse decided to file for a divorce, you may be feeling upset and surprised about their decision. In either case, if you are in the midst of...
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...
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...
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...
How can every couple benefit from having a prenuptial agreement?
The thought of drafting and signing a prenuptial agreement doesn't cross the minds of most couples here in Portland. One of the reasons that they're unlikely to think about it is because most people believe that prenups are just for rich people. They don't think that...