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Common Law Marriage or Domestic Partnership? Contrary to popular belief, common law marriage does not exist in Oregon. Your relationship does not automatically morph into a marriage if you live together...

Conscious Uncoupling” and the Terminology of Divorce Last week Gwyneth Paltrow again made headlines, but this time not for her Goop site, blockbuster movies, or trend-setting diets. No, this time it was...

Be Prepared for the Backlash Everyone who walks in my office wants something — more time with their children, more support, to pay less support, or simply for the other...

Divorce After 50: Five Things You Should Know Transitioning out of a long-term marriage later in life poses unique challenges, but divorce after 50 is on the rise. Here are five things you...

DIY Forms: Where to Begin Do-it-yourself divorces are quite common. These are typical when the parties either have no (or almost no) assets or debts, no children, and a relatively...

Don’t Confuse Settlement with Litigation I see many clients who want to settle a dispute with their ex. Unfortunately, the spirit of settlement often gets forgotten or confused with the...

How the New Child Support Guidelines May Affect Your Bottom Line: Part Four PART FOUR: CHILD ATTENDING SCHOOL The child support guidelines adjusted how children between the ages of 18 and 21 are treated for the purposes of...

Child-Centered Divorce Breaking up is hard to do – its hard no matter which side you’re on. It’s especially hard for the ones not in the marriage:...

Tips for Surviving Your Divorce While many divorces are amicable and uncontested, very few are emotionally easy. Even when the parties are in complete agreement about the division of their...

The Complexity of a Multijurisdictional Family Law Case: Oregon v. California Navigating the family law court system can be quite overwhelming for both self-represented and attorney-represented clients. The confusion can be further magnified if the client...