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Oregon Simplified Divorce: Who Qualifies Oregon law permits ‘no fault’ divorce. The only “reason” the parties need to provide for their divorce is that they cannot get along any longer...

Five Financial Mistakes to Avoid During the Divorce Process Even the most amicable divorce will have major financial implications. This is a fact that is often overlooked during the emotional turmoil of divorce. As a...

Portland Family Law: How is Child Custody Determined in Divorce and Unmarried Parent Cases? Child custody is one of the most difficult and emotional parts of any divorce. Making matters worse, many parents don’t understand how the process works,...

When to Use (and How to Fight) Custody Evaluations You’ve found yourself in the middle of a contentious custody battle,what do you do now? Depending on your situation, you have a couple options: First,...

Domestic Violence: How to Get Out Many studies done on the prevalence of domestic violence estimate that approximately 20-30% of all women and 10-15% of men experience some form of domestic...

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...