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...
Divorce
Divorce is at historic lows, but it may not last
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...
Concerns to consider during a gray divorce
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...
Choosing the right Salem divorce lawyer
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...
The unique challenges of divorcing late in life
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...
Understanding types of spousal support in Oregon
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...
How is child support determined in Oregon?
There are many different expenses that people in Oregon have each month. In addition to the monthly expenses, people also have extra expenses that occur periodically. Some of these extra expenses are very large and some are small. Parents also realize that they incur...
How can you best position yourself for divorce negotiation?
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...
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...