If you are planning to file for divorce from your spouse in Oregon, you may have had feelings of uneasiness as you face an uncertain future. Despite the apprehension, you may be facing, your efforts to prepare the best you can to make a significant decision regarding...
Year: 2018
Remember your estate plan when divorcing
If you and your spouse in Oregon have made the decision to end your marriage, you know that there can seem to be no end to the number of decisions you must make and things that will change in your life. This transition includes a mindset shift in which you start...
Can you relocate with your child during divorce?
You know that your marriage is coming to an end and that divorcing your spouse is inevitable. While you firmly believe that relocating to someplace else in Oregon is what is best for you and your children, you are unsure if your decision will be supported by other...
Factors used to determine child custody applied to pets
As beloved as pets are by many couples in Oregon, they do not have the same status as children when it comes to divorce disputes. While pets do not have legal status in California either, a newly signed law allows California judges to apply the same criteria...
Custody disputes and social media
Child custody disputes can be extremely emotional, and parents may face a number of challenges while working through these matters. From concerns about legal issues to anxiety over one’s ability to spend an ideal amount of time with kids, custody battles can...
Going over examples of marital property
If you and your marital partner are splitting up, there may be various aspects of your divorce that bother you or cause you to worry. For example, if you are a parent you may be terrified of a dispute over child custody and how things will unfold. The financial side...
Developing a visitation schedule that is fair and functional
When a couple in Oregon chooses to get divorced, their decision may require that one or both parents relocate as the courts negotiate the details of the separation. For couples with children, this process could be critical as they negotiate where their children will...
Parenting plan violations and Oregon law
When an Oregon couple decides to dissolve their union, a parenting plan must accompany the request for divorce if they have minor children. The amount of time the children spend with each parent is a required part of the document. According to the Oregon Bar...
How is child support determined?
Being a parent requires you to provide for the care of your children regardless of the state of the relationship between you and your spouse or partner. When two married parents decide to divorce, or when unmarried parents discontinue their relationship, the court...
Is your premarital agreement valid?
Having the talk with your spouse about signing a premarital agreement before your Oregon wedding should make your divorce process smoother. Theoretically, you should be able to use it to negotiate property division fairly quickly, saving money and time. However, if...