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
We realize that although we deal with the ins and outs of child support, custody, and other family law matters on a daily basis most people who are facing a divorce or have already had one do not. We realize many people may be thinking, what do I need to know about child support? Since we have many … Read More
So you've decided you are getting a divorce and now you may be wondering, what do I do next? There are a lot of choices you have for what order to do things in now that you have decided to get a divorce. Depending on your personality, the first step might be to throw a party, scream in rage, or … Read More
When heading into a divorce some people may feel they should try mediation before hiring a family law attorney to navigate their case. While mediation can sometimes be used as a way of avoiding the need for a divorce attorney, it may be important to consider using an attorney to help you prepare … Read More
This is the fourth part of the Oregon and Washington guidebook to divorce a series meant to help guide those who are just starting the process of getting a divorce within the Oregon or Washington areas. It may be helpful to read the first few posts in the series: Part 1: The Divorce Process: A … Read More
Who Gets to Claim Child Tax Credit in an Oregon or Washington Divorce Just as the cherry blossoms and tulips arrive in Oregon and Washington, so do the questions about taxes. At this time of year, the question of taxes is a prevalent one. When parents are going through a divorce or custody case, … Read More
Divorce Lawyer, Mediator, or Do it Yourself: The Guide to Who to Hire to do Your Divorce If you've decided you are going to go through with a divorce and need to know what to do next, hopefully this article can help point you in the right direction. There are really two decisions that you need to … Read More
A Four Part Guide to Getting a Divorce in Oregon or Washington: Part Two, Preparing to Get a Divorce Every marriage has rocky times and nobody wants to go through a divorce if they don't have to. When people are in a marriage that has fallen on rough times, or where they have started to realize … Read More
A Four Part Guide to Divorce in Oregon or Washington Divorces, like many major changes, are better thought of as a process rather than an event. When people get married, the expectation, of course, is that this will be a life long relationship. It takes time for that relationship to become … Read More