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...
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...
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...
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...
As you and your significant other prepare to tie the knot, you may be trying to decide whether a prenuptial agreement is right for you. Prenups can serve different purposes depending on the needs of the couple. Prenups may be used to: Distribute assets Provide...
To almost everyone’s surprise, including the experts and lay people alike, divorce rates are at historic lows across the U.S. Anecdotally, nearly everyone expected a divorce tsunami to occur this year or towards the end of last year, but that simply has not...
Gray divorce refers to divorces between couples who are aged 50 or older which are increasing. Divorcing later in life can bring unique challenges divorcing couples in that situation should be prepared for. Common concerns during a gray divorce Divorce can be...
When one is thinking about divorce it is important to get someone on their side, not just a friend, but a legal advocate that can ensure one’s rights are protected. This is because how one approaches a divorce can affect every aspect of one’s life post-divorce. This...
One of the greatest impacts of any divorce is financial, which is not only felt in the splitting of marital property and changes in insurance premiums, but also in each spouse’s standard of living as the two spouses have to maintain separate living accommodations. For...
Divorce can be a difficult process for separating couples to go through. Spousal support is one topic they may have questions about. Spousal support is ordered by the court. It requires one former spouse to pay the other former spouse money to meet his or her needs or...