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4 Differences Between California and Oregon Divorce Laws
As a byproduct of our federalist form of government, where the power to legislate and govern is shared between the states and the federal government,...
Infidelity and Divorce
Does Adultery Affect Divorce? There are a number of issues that are often cited as reasons for a divorce. While Oregon may be a true...
Oregon Divorce: Understanding the Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)
In any divorce, the division of assets can be one of the most challenging, complex, and emotionally trying aspects you will face. Often, dividing assets...
Oregon Divorce: Difference Between Contested and Uncontested Dissolution
Every divorce is different. Some couples seek out a divorce from a place of understanding that their relationship no longer works and that it is...
5 Signs That a DIY Divorce Could be Right for You
We live in the midst of a do-it-yourself revolution. Thanks to the internet and the expansive and instantaneous reach of information, it’s possible to find...
Oregon Restraining Orders Part 2: Stalking Protective Orders
The State of Oregon has several forms of legal protection for those who fall victim to physical abusers and harassers. In this three-part series of...
Oregon Restraining Orders Part 1: Family Abuse Prevention Action (FAPA) Restraining Orders
Domestic violence and harassment are crimes, and you have the legal right to protect yourself and your children from contact with the abuser whether they...
Four Painful Emotional Mistakes That Will Make Your Divorce Worse
There’s no two ways about it: most divorces are painful. Some become complicated, vindictive, and downright nasty. During this stressful time, it’s easy to lose...
If Your Spouse Owns a Business, He or She May Attempt to Conceal Assets During Divorce. Here’s What to Know.
Hiding assets during a divorce is both unethical and illegal, but it happens all the time. Oregon is an equitable distribution state, and even if...
Need to Modify Your Oregon Child Custody Agreement? Here’s What to Expect
Life circumstances can – and often do – change unexpectedly, forcing you to rethink legally binding promises and agreements you’ve made in the past. This...
Five Tips to Consider BEFORE You Tell Your Kids About Your Divorce
Ending a marriage or long-term relationship is hard on everyone, even if it’s for the best. Children are especially devastated by the ending of their...
“I want a divorce. How do I tell my spouse?”
Unless both spouses simultaneously come to the conclusion that their marriage isn’t working, one (the initiator) starts having doubts first. By the time they break...