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...
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Reasons a child custody order may need to be modified
Establishing child custody and parenting time parameters during an Oregon divorce can be difficult on both parents and children. When parties emerge from their divorce with an intact order that stipulates when and with whom their children will live, it can be tempting...
Can grandparents seek court-ordered visitation in Oregon?
In an Oregon divorce and its aftermath, family disputes revolving around children generally center around the parents. However, others – including grandparents – may also want to play a role in the child’s life. It does not even need to be a grandparent seeking...
Spousal support and prenuptial agreements
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...
How property division will affect finances after divorce
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...
When grandparent involvement is better for the child
While custody battles focus much attention on which parent will have primary custody if they cannot work out co-parenting arrangements, people often do not think about the role that a third-party caregiver may have in the child’s life. Fortunately, most states have...
How do couples know if a prenup is right for them?
Prenuptial agreements provide a range of benefits and protections beyond those that are commonly considered. Couples preparing to get married may wonder if a prenuptial agreement is a good idea for them. Because of the many benefits of a prenuptial agreement, it is...
Scooter Braun, music mogul, splits from heiress wife
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...
What should not be included in our prenup?
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 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...