Most people would like to have an amicable divorce. The goal is always to be able to talk through the details with your spouse or significant other, and come to a peaceful agreement. When you can manage this, your divorce in Oregon can be done with some simple paperwork, which I refer to as an … Read More
One of the most common goals of people going through a divorce is to avoid court. Going to trial can be an extremely stressful, life changing event. It usually involves one or more days spent in court, sitting before a judge slowly laying out all of your dirty laundry and life history. It also … Read More
I often get asked when someone should file to change parenting time. Unlike last week, where we discussed how hard it is to change custody, in Oregon it is actually very easy to change parenting time. When discussing Oregon parenting time modifications it is important to distinguish the difference … Read More
Often, people wonder when is the right time to file for an Oregon custody modification. They may feel that the other parent isn't behaving appropriately, but aren't sure if a judge will grant their request to change custody. The problem in Oregon is that custody is a pretty hard thing to change. … Read More
For families with two homes, the school year can cause some additional stress on the kids and parents. This post discusses a few of the common difficulties people face relating to custody and parenting time with school aged children. Who Decides What School the Child(ren) Attend? First, in … Read More
Often, when parents can't agree on a custody or parenting time plan, they will choose to hire a custody evaluator to make a recommendation. A custody evaluator is usually a psychologist, trained in child development, who can issue a proposal to the parties and the judge as to what they think … Read More
Sometimes when going through a divorce or custody case, people might need to work with more professionals than just their attorney. This article briefly touches on some of the commonly used resources divorcing couples use and gives some recommendations on who might be a good resource to contact if … Read More
Many people, when faced with a divorce, dread the idea of having to go into court and putting their lives on public display. The good news is that in reality, very few divorce or custody cases ever see the inside of a court room. The way divorce or custody cases play out, is both parties start by … Read More
The question often comes up regarding what the differences are between a legal separation and a divorce. We will attempt here to explain some of the key legal points to consider if you are deciding which of these options is best for your situation. Legal Separation in Oregon The first thing to … Read More
Following up on our article about child support, we decided there are some things we think people facing divorce or who already have spousal support should know. 1. In Oregon there is more than one kind of spousal support with different rules for each. In Oregon there are actually three different … Read More