Daniel J. Lounsbury Attorney at Law Legal Blog
Are your finances ready for post-divorce life?
When you decide to divorce, it's easy to focus so much attention on the here and now that you don't consider the long-term impact on your finances. It's critical that you find enough time in your schedule to prepare your finances for post-divorce life. Doing so now...
Understand what to look at in property division cases
Dividing property takes time when you're going through a divorce, especially if you're going to try to work out the terms through mediation or other negotiations. For individuals who have considerable assets, working through them all can take a lot of thought. Not...
Remember that quality time is important in parenting schedules
Trying to work through all the points in a child custody matter can be a challenge, but it's necessary, so your child has a solid foundation despite the end of your marriage. As you're trying to come up with the terms, you must do what's best for the children. This...
Understand how medical care costs are handled in child custody
Child support payments are meant to help provide for the children. As part of this order, one parent is usually responsible for providing medical insurance for the kids. While this will cover some of the medical care the kids need, it won't cover everything. There has...
2 primary concerns to address in divorce
Ending a marriage takes a lot of work, especially if you have shared assets and children. Working through everything can take time, so you should be prepared to go through the process. Remember that protecting your interests is one of the priorities you have during...
Cover all the facets of child custody in the parenting plan
A child custody case must take the best interests of the children into account. It might be difficult for parents to come to the terms necessary, but taking the time to work things out can greatly benefit the children. There are many facets of custody that you should...
Utilize these tips to de-stress your divorce
Going through a divorce can be a tumultuous experience. When you decide to call quits on the marriage, you need to make sure that you're ready for the process. It doesn't have to be a stressful time, but exactly what happens depends on how well you and your ex are...
Divorce comes with unexpected losses
The emotional toll of a divorce can impact every aspect of your life. Some people assume that they aren't going to have to deal with this in their divorce -- especially if they initiated it -- but some unexpected losses that come with the end of a marriage can take...
Set a positive platform for your child custody relationship
Working through child custody matters can be a challenging situation. There are several things that you can do to try to take the stress out of these cases. Developing a plan ahead of time can help you keep your focus as you're moving through the process. One of the...
Why mistreating a spouse in divorce is a mistake
People in Oregon who are going through a divorce may make the process and outcome even worse by treating a spouse badly. Giving in to the temptation to be rude or unpleasant to the spouse may feel good in the moment, but over time, it will make the divorce more...