Mediation is a topic I find interesting because it is both an overused, and underused tool. It, like many other things, is a tool that people can use to help them resolve their divorce or custody case. Let's talk first though about what mediation is, and how it can help end a … Read More
The issue of spousal support in Oregon is actually quite confusing. Most people just think of spousal support as a single thing. Meaning, if one person makes more money than their spouse, they might be on the hook for some spousal support. The reality is quite a bit more … Read More
One of the tasks attorneys have to combat is fighting the misconceptions and myths that exist about divorces on the internet. As with most things, there is as much or more misinformation about divorces available online as there is correct information. Here are a few of the common misconceptions I … Read More
I often get asked how much a divorce will cost. The answer to that varies wildly based on a lot of factors such as which attorney you hire, how difficult the issues of the case will be, the willingness and ability of the parties to negotiate, and whether you have to hire any additional … Read More
It goes without saying that the impact on all of our lives due to COVID-19 this year has been devastating. Divorce cases are no different, and in some ways have been very hard hit by the epidemic. This blog will offer some ideas on how to manage your pending divorce during these strange … Read More
One of the components that make family law cases so much more stressful for everyone involved than other types of court cases, is the need to communicate. For example, if you are being charged by the State in a criminal case, you don't need to (nor do you want to) communicate with the other … Read More
Once you decide to get a divorce, things can sometimes feel very overwhelming. You've made a critical life decision, and now there is often the feeling of shock when you realize how much you don't know about what happens next. Here are a few of the more important things to know as you … Read More
In any court case, including a divorce or custody case, one person will need to start the case by filing their petition with the court. There are certain advantages and disadvantages of being the one who files for divorce first. Controlling the Timing of the Start of Your Divorce … Read More
The title to this article is a question I receive somewhat frequently, and I find it professionally humorous. Don't get me wrong, very little in a divorce case is humorous, it's a devastating, traumatizing event in people's lives. Don't take my meaning incorrectly, I just mean the idea … Read More
When parents split up, one of the most common questions they have is who gets to claim the children on their taxes. The legal answer to this is actually very simple, but in practice there are a lot of options available beyond the easy answer, as is often the cases and why an experienced … Read More