Daniel J. Lounsbury Attorney at Law Legal Blog
Divorce: short-term trauma, long-term healing
Divorces occur because a relationship between two people is too unhealthy to sustain itself. However, according to the American Psychological Association, it is possible for couples in Oregon and elsewhere to divorce in a healthy way, with a minimum of conflict or...
Expensive weddings tied to divorce in recent study
The anticipation of wedding bells is something that many dating couples in Oregon dream of. Often, planning a wedding involves finding the perfect dress, arranging lodging for out-of-town guests and pairing the perfect wines, food, decor and themes. For many people,...
How does a judge decide what’s in my child’s best interests?
In Oregon courts, a judge will take several factors into consideration when determining whether you or the other parent should gain custody of your child. As Oregon's 2017 Revised Statutes explain, a judge will not give preference just because of your status as father...
When you don’t want to take your case to court
Ending a relationship is stressful enough without a long, drawn-out battle in an Oregon family court. You may be eager to get through the legal aspect of the divorce as quickly and painlessly as possible so that you can begin to heal emotionally. We at the law office...
How can you effectively prepare to file for divorce?
After carefully weighing all of your options, you have decided that solving your marital problems with your companion is highly unlikely. As such, you have settled on the decision to file for divorce in Oregon. Now, it is time to file all of the applicable paperwork...
Divorce and intimate partner violence
When it comes to divorce, there are many different issues that need to be taken into consideration by those who have decided to bring their marriage to an end, such as the custody of their children and the division of marital property. Unfortunately, some people find...
Negative emotions that arise due to child support
When a couple separates, all sorts of difficulties may come into their lives, but this is especially true for those who have children. As if issues such as child custody and explaining the separation to kids are not challenging enough, other matters, such as child...
What should you do when you cannot rely on child support?
Your divorce is finally over and you are beginning to pick up the pieces and move forward. Your children live with you and you have assumed all of the responsibilities of the custodial parent. The only issue is that your ex is not in the position financially to be...
Protecting your family business during your divorce
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...
Find the value of personal property before a settlement
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...