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
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
With online options and court forms for divorce readily available online, the question often comes up of "what is the value of paying a Portland divorce lawyer". The following are a few of the reasons why it can be a good investment to hire a family lawyer. 1. Relevant advice about your divorce … Read More
When seeking a divorce, be it in Portland, Oregon, Clark County, Washington or beyond, both parties want to come out with the best outcome possible. In many cases the parties are able to negotiate a settlement either through an uncontested divorce, a contested, but peaceful divorce, or through … Read More
Who you hire as your Washington or Oregon family law attorney will go a long way towards determining how your divorce, custody, or other family law case plays out. Here are a few of the top mistakes people make when hiring a lawyer so you can avoid making the same mistakes. 1. Looking only for … Read More
Most people who are going through a divorce want to just get it over with as painlessly as possible. Very few people want the fighting and hostility that come from a bitter divorce. Unfortunately though, divorces are one of the most stressful, hostile situations you will probably ever encounter … Read More