One of the tasks attorneys have to combat is fighting the misconceptions and myths that exist about divorces on the internet. As with most things, there is as much or more misinformation about divorces available online as there is correct information. Here are a few of the common misconceptions I … Read More
There is no doubt we are living in unique times right now. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused every aspect of our society to grind to a halt. The legal system is no exception. Every divorce or custody case is impacted in some way by the shutdowns facing our court … Read More
Divorces can be overwhelming and complex. I always try to break the divorce down into a manageable 5 categories. So when you are getting divorced, everything that needs to be done can be categorized in one of these five boxes. I'll walk through each of them to give a brief … Read More
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
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
The issue often arises where parents have a dispute over how much telephone access is appropriate for the other parent to have with the kids when it is not their parenting time. There isn't a very easy answer to this question. I'll discuss here a few of the common dilemmas to try and give some … Read More
Every state has its own unique twists in how they treat family law cases. For example, in Washington, the issue of legal authority to make decisions for the children is almost always given equally to both parents, while in Oregon, it is usually given to one parent exclusively. The following is a … 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 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
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