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
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
Dividing Assets is one of the major obstacles in an Oregon divorce. In Oregon, assets are almost always divided evenly, but that means different things depending on the stage of life and length of your marriage. This article covers dividing assets as you approach retirement, and our next article … Read More
The last few articles have focused on three methods for avoiding going to court during your Oregon divorce. We have taken a more in depth look at both uncontested divorce and mediation as non-court solutions to divorce in the last two articles. This week we will look at negotiation as a way to avoid … Read More
Three Non-court Solutions to and Oregon Divorce: Part Three, Oregon Divorce Mediation Most people who are going through a divorce have good intentions. They want to end their marriage with as little hassle as possible. Unfortunately, most people who are going through a divorce don't exactly see … Read More
Most people would like to have an amicable divorce. The goal is always to be able to talk through the details with your spouse or significant other, and come to a peaceful agreement. When you can manage this, your divorce in Oregon can be done with some simple paperwork, which I refer to as an … Read More
One of the most common goals of people going through a divorce is to avoid court. Going to trial can be an extremely stressful, life changing event. It usually involves one or more days spent in court, sitting before a judge slowly laying out all of your dirty laundry and life history. It also … 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
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