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...
Oregon couples who are going through a divorce may need to split a retirement account as part of their agreement about property division. An IRA can be divided with a separation agreement or a divorce decree, but this can be more complex if the IRA owner has begun...
You may go into your divorce proceedings feeling fairly comfortable that you understand exactly what properties you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse shared. Yet like many others in Marion who are in your same position, you may be shocked to learn that your workplace...
Whether you are currently deep within the divorce process or you have just started filing papers, it is critical to have a firm understanding of property division. Although all factors in a divorce are important, property division may be one of the most intense...
When you go through your Oregon divorce, you likely will discover that the property settlement negotiations between you and your about-to-be ex-spouse will consume a good amount of time. Even assuming that both you and (s)he are fair-minded adults, neither of whom...
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...
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...
In the interest of fairness, most states abide by either community property or equitable distribution laws. These laws guide courts on how to divvy up property during a divorce. According to FindLaw, Oregon has no such marital property laws on the books. While this...
When you decide to go through with your decision to divorce your spouse, you immediately begin to analyze the impact this choice could have on your family business and its success. Allowing your emotions to take over or making irrational decisions in an effort to stay...
When a marriage ends in Oregon, the couple must follow the state's plan for property division. According to the Oregon Judicial Branch, property includes much more than the home and other real estate. The couple must also divide their personal property, such as...
