Going through a divorce can sometimes feel like the end of the world. When you said "I do", you probably never imagined that you would one day be filing for divorce. But unfortunately, time can change people and you may feel like you no longer understand the person...
Family Law
Tips for divorcing a passive-aggressive spouse
The fact that you are considering divorce suggests that you and your spouse do not currently see eye-to-eye. You may disagree with the way that your spouse handles certain situations, and you may find that recent arguments have blown up without warning. If your spouse...
Can I appeal a family law judge’s ruling?
One of the documents that you were probably given a copy of soon after officially ending your marriage was your divorce decree. This document generally spells out all property division, custody and support payments that you and your spouse have agreed to.This is often...
How might you split up your family business during a divorce?
One of the more difficult parts of a divorce is when you and your spouse have to agree on how to split up your property. One of those possessions that you may have to reach an agreement about if your family business. There are many different ways that you may consider...
Common questions about collaborative divorce
If you are going through a divorce in Oregon, you should make sure that you fully consider all of the options currently available to you. Not all divorces are equal, and some strategies will suit your needs better than others.In recent years collaborative divorces...
Can I continue to parent my stepchildren after divorce?
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,...
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...