Daniel J. Lounsbury Attorney at Law Legal Blog
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...
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...