One of the hardest parts of a divorce is making sure that the children in the family can move forward positively and maintain their relationship with their parental figures. If you are a stepparent, you likely have a strong bond with your stepchildren, and you will,...
Family Law
Should I pursue an uncontested divorce?
When going through a divorce, there are infinite ways to approach the process. However, generally speaking, all of these approaches will fall into two main categories: contested and uncontested divorces.A contested divorce means that spouses enter a dispute regarding...
How is debt divided in an Oregon divorce?
When two people go through a divorce, they need to go through the process of dividing up assets. In Oregon, divorce laws dictate that this should be done equitably, meaning that the courts can decide on the way that assets should be distributed between spouses.There...
Gaining joint custody as a father
Knowing that you are going to see your child less often because of divorce can be heartbreaking as a father. You may worry that the bond between yourself and your child will weaken throughout the years and that you may not be granted the custody arrangement that you...
How are business assets divided during divorce?
The finances of each spouse usually become intertwined during a marriage, and as a result, spouses tend to be somewhat financially dependent on each other. If the marriage ends in a divorce, spouses will need to unravel assets and income streams so that they are able...
Can I take a collaborative approach to divide divorce assets?
The process of dividing assets during a divorce has the potential to cause conflict. This is so much the case that is it quite common for divorcing spouses to accept a financial fight as an inevitability. However, these drawn-out court battles tend to have a negative...
Common questions about collaborative divorces
If you are thinking about filing for a divorce in Oregon, it is likely that you want to avoid stress as much as possible. Going through a contested divorce and engaging in a lawsuit can be financially costly, but it can also be emotionally stressful and upsetting...
Can we adopt as an unmarried couple?
If you are an unmarried couple in the state of Oregon, you may consider yourself in a lifetime partnership regardless of the legalities. Therefore, if you are considering going through the process of adopting a child, you may wonder if you will be treated on the same...
Dividing property in the state of Oregon
The process of going through a divorce will differ largely depending on the state in which you file for a divorce. When it comes to dividing the marital property, states generally fall into two different categories: states that follow equitable distribution law, and...
How to establish paternity as quickly as possible
If you believe that you are the father of a child, it is likely that you will want to do everything that you can to strengthen your bond. However, it is not always easy to do so. If you are not on good terms with the mother of your child, you may struggle to gain...