Daniel J. Lounsbury Attorney at Law Legal Blog
The rise of gray divorce
Couples in Oregon may be surprised to learn that gray divorce - which refers to divorces involving couples over the age of 50 - is on the rise in the United States, according to one study. Although the divorce rate has dropped overall, the rate of gray divorce doubled...
Social Security benefits on a spouse’s record after divorce
One element of divorce for people in Oregon may be dividing retirement savings. In some cases, people may also be able to claim retirement on an ex-spouse's work record. The Social Security office does not necessarily keep track of this, so individuals may need to...
How 72(t) distributions may complicate IRA division
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...
Parenting time schedules based on age group
Divorce courts typically urge Oregon parents to create a parenting plan to address their custody and visitation issues on their own. Doing so without court involvement allows parents to devise a schedule that coincides with their lives and takes the ages of the...
What to consider before signing a prenuptial agreement
Romantic partners who decide to share a home together may decide to create a cohabitation agreement. They may also choose to create a prenuptial agreement that serves as a way to exert more control over the terms of a potential divorce. Ideally, couples will create...
Dealing with insurance during a divorce
When people in Oregon decide to divorce, they may navigate a complex range of issues, including property division and child custody. In the legal, financial and emotional complications surrounding the end of a marriage, it can be easy for people to leave questions...
A prenup now can avoid conflict later
People in Oregon considering marriage may not want to think about divorce when they are preoccupied with romantic plans for the future. In addition, many people think of prenuptial agreements as solely a matter for extremely wealthy people or celebrities. However, a...
Long-distance parenting after divorce
Long-distance parenting after a divorce can present some challenges for parents in Oregon. However, parents can focus on quality of time together over quantity and still maintain a bond with their children. There are many things they can do to bolster a sense of...
Business owners and divorce
When couples living in Oregon decide to divorce, financial issues often take center stage. A couple must decide how to divide their debts and assets and make decisions regarding ongoing financial support. If the couple owns a business together, or either spouse is a...
Red flags that indicate a future divorce
Some spouses in Oregon are unhappy in their relationships but have doubts about separating. The decision to split up would be easier if there was one major sign that pointed toward divorce. However, the truth is that divorce is usually much more complicated, and there...