Winning a divorce or custody case, what does this really mean? This is one of my most frequently asked questions by new clients. They'll ask some variation of, "what is your success rate". This is an impossible question to answer in divorces, so I usually joke a bit with clients when they ask it. … Read More
As a divorce attorney, I often end up answering very similar questions during my telephone consultations. I'd like to provide a few of the common questions here with some common answers. Answers to the 5 most common divorce questions: 1. Does Oregon allow a parent to move out of state with the … Read More
Why do Mothers Always Seem to Win Custody in Oregon? I hear this question a lot as a family law attorney here in Oregon. I think there are quite a few answers to this question. The first one is, that I think this type of thinking is still a remnant of days past. It used to be, decades ago, that … Read More
Uncontested divorces are most people's dream scenario. What I mean by an uncontested case is where you and your ex both agree on all the details of your case. If you can get to this agreement, then all you need a lawyer for is to handle creating all the legal documents, and navigating the court … 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
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
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
The state of Oregon allows parties to obtain, in limited situations, an immediate custody order when the other parent presents a danger to the child. If you feel you need such an order, you will have to convince a judge that the child is in immediate danger in the other person's care. You have to … 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
Five Things You Should be Asking Your Portland Family Law Attorney But Often Don't The biggest problem with going through a divorce for most people, is that they don't know what they don't know. Much of the mysticism and stress of a divorce can be relieved with proper knowledge, but attorneys … Read More