The issue often arises where parents have a dispute over how much telephone access is appropriate for the other parent to have with the kids when it is not their parenting time. There isn't a very easy answer to this question. I'll discuss here a few of the common dilemmas to try and give some … Read More
What to do when the other parent holds items for ransom. Sometimes in divorces, one parent will take control, by force or deception, of items of importance to the other parent. For instance, one parent may have the family photos electronically stored on their own computer. Or maybe they have … Read More
Every state has its own unique twists in how they treat family law cases. For example, in Washington, the issue of legal authority to make decisions for the children is almost always given equally to both parents, while in Oregon, it is usually given to one parent exclusively. The following is a … Read More
Dividing Sentimental Items and "Low Value" Items When Getting Divorced Surprisingly, oftentimes one of the most difficult parts of a divorce is the division of the smaller things like family photos and personal items. Dividing sentimental items for a divorce can be tricky. It may be easy enough to … Read More
Uncontested divorces can be extremely quick in Oregon. However, there are a few steps to any divorce, no matter how simple. When You Contact Me About an Uncontested Case First, when doing an uncontested divorce through my office, you would start by contacting me and we would have a free … Read More
Estate planning is a common legal step that people often fail to take when they are divorcing. Most people think of estate planning as “getting a will done,” but it entails much more than that. Estate planning has a lot of fancy definitions, but what it really means is: taking care of yourself, your … Read More
If you travel for work, it can create havoc for your custody and parenting plans. For the most part, a travel schedule doesn't impact spousal support or property division. It can impact, indirectly, your child support order only in how it might influence the number of overnights you are awarded … Read More
Four Reasons You Should Always Take Advantage of a Free Consultation Before you Hire Your Oregon Family Law Attorney Most family law attorneys in today's day and age offer some form of free consultation for prospective clients. This can be critical for both sides, although some attorneys still do … Read More
Protecting small a business during divorce can be a tricky prospect especially if there is a high amount of animosity during your divorce. Often, when the parties own a small business, division of that asset can be like walking in a legal minefield. There are a few key considerations, such as how … Read More
Even for an experienced attorney, going to trial can be a daunting process. Effectively, trial is taking your entire life, breaking it up into distinct, small legal questions, and pressing it through a small funnel in the form of chunks of admissible evidence. Here are a few things you can do, … Read More