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
Often I get asked by potential clients broad questions, like "What is involved in getting a divorce?" Obviously the answer is "A lot". However, there are a few main problems that have to be resolved in any divorce. I have posted about this list before, but this one will be focused … Read More
Update: Clarifying parenting responsibilities during the COVID-19 Outbreak (Oregon) After publishing this article, my office learned that Multnomah County issued an order clarifying parenting responsibilities during the COVID-19 outbreak. Effectively the order states that for Multnomah … Read More
The 7 best tips to keeping your divorce amicable Keeping a divorce amicable is the goal we hope everyone has when approaching a divorce. The ideal that you and your spouse can dissolve your marriage easily with simple, peaceful discussions is a fantastic one. Anyone who has the … Read More
There are a lot of opinions about what makes a great divorce attorney. As you can imagine, there are a lot of different variables that go into a divorce. Divorce and custody cases are a dynamic, complex field of law mixing finances, care of children, and emotional harm. Sometimes … Read More
There are four components to picking the right divorce lawyer for you. You want the right fit, the right price range the right experience, you will also want someone with the right style. Let me explain what I mean for each of these four items. The Four Components of Picking the Right Divorce … Read More
Spousal support is one of the few gray areas of Oregon divorce law. By that, I mean that it is largely up to a judge's opinion about what is "fair and equitable" under your circumstances. Because there is a lack of clear guidelines, people often end up fighting more over this because both sides … 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
Differences Between Being Unmarried and Married When Ending a Long Term Relationship in Oregon In Oregon, the primary difference between how married couples split up versus how unmarried couples split up is spousal support. If you are married, you can get (or have to pay) spousal support. If you … Read More