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...
Family Law
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...
Divorcing as an adoptive parent in Oregon
Divorcing as a parent can be tough, because it means that uncertainty will enter the lives of your children. However, as an adoptive parent, you may also have concerns about how this will affect your child and whether there will be any legal implications as a...
What are the grounds for a divorce in Oregon?
When things are not going well in a marriage, it may take a significant amount of time to realize that divorce is the only option and the marriage cannot be reconciled. During this period of trying to make things work, it is a good idea to learn about how divorce...
Understanding surrogacy law in Oregon
If you want to become a biological parent but for personal reasons or health reasons cannot carry a fetus to full term, it is possible to conceive a child through the means of surrogacy. Surrogacy is the act of implanting an embryo into a woman who is willing to carry...
Do grandparents have any visitation rights in Oregon?
Oregon state lawmakers did away with the previous grandparent visitation laws in 2001, choosing instead to replace them with ones that apply to any nonparent interested in securing visitation with a child in the state.Under the current law, those third parties who...
When is a marriage prohibited or annulled in Oregon?
In each state, the laws regarding marriage, separation, annulment and divorce are slightly different. This means that it is important to understand the exact rules within the state that you are marrying in.In Oregon, the rules around marriage are heavily focused on...