It’s hard to know where to start when you’re dealing with a draining family conflict. Below you can find useful articles and videos on subjects such as choosing the right lawyer, how to address substance abuse issues in a custody case, lowering your divorce costs and more.

In our experience as a leading Oregon family law firm, we have noticed a pattern of common mistakes people make when undergoing the divorce process. Here are the most recurring ones to help you navigate this challenging phase of your life as smoothly as possible.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Going Through an Oregon Divorce

Divorce is an intricate process that requires the careful navigation of finances, children, equities, and emotions. This complexity is amplified by the fact that no two states have identical divorce laws, making it difficult to know what to expect. In our experience as a leading Oregon family law firm, we have noticed a pattern of common mistakes people make when

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Recently, the Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 2, issued an opinion in a family law case discussing how courts divide a couple’s assets during a divorce.
Divorce

Washington Appellate Court Reversed Trial Court’s Division of Couple’s Assets in Recent Divorce Case

Recently, the Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 2, issued an opinion in a family law case discussing how courts divide a couple’s assets during a divorce. Ultimately, the appellate court determined that the trial court made a “significant mathematical error.” Thus, the court reversed the judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings.  The Facts of the Case According

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In Oregon divorce cases involving multiple children, the court is unlikely to separate siblings by awarding split custody unless it is best for the children.
Child Custody

What to Do About Multiple Pets and Children in an Oregon Divorce?

The definition of family can change depending on the circumstances. A nuclear family has parents or stepparents and their dependent children. Extended relatives can live together and establish a family, such as a grandparent and grandchildren. Therefore, a family consists of two or more people related by birth, marriage or adoption who live together. However, a family is more than the

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Commonly, the resolution is to sell the home and divide the net proceeds. However, issues such as the housing market, credit, and children can make it worth keeping the house in a divorce.
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Is It Ever Worth It to Keep the House in a Divorce?

The Oregon divorce process addresses and resolves issues involving child support, custody, parenting time, spousal support and property distribution. The court decides all matters concerning the parent-child relationship by applying the best-interest-of-the-child standard.  A couple brings their property into the marriage and accumulates more throughout the marital relationship. When they decide to get a divorce, they divide the property. They

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One of the significant property items in a divorce is the marital home. Selling the house can impact equitable distribution in the court's judgment for the dissolution of the marriage. It can also affect the agreement in a divorce settlement.
Divorce

How Selling Your Home Can Impact Your Settlement

Divorce is the termination of a legal marriage. Oregon law calls it dissolution of marriage. Spouses divorce every year in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the national divorce rate is 2.3 per 1,000 population. With the United States population of approximately 330 million people, the number of divorces is over 600,000 annually. Since

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The end of a couple’s relationship is likely to have a substantial impact on their children. In such circumstances, you may be wondering whether your children are allowed to express their preferences in custody decisions such as where to live and with which parent.
Child Custody

Do Children Get a Say in Oregon Custody Arrangements?

The end of a couple’s relationship is likely to have a substantial impact on their children. Parents are faced with concerns about how much time they get to spend with their children compared to the other parent. In such circumstances, you may be wondering whether your children are allowed to express their preferences in custody decisions such as where to

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Identifying fears and addressing them during the divorce process can help prevent them from becoming overwhelming. Below are some common types of fears that people feel when they are going through a divorce and tips for managing them.
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3 Common Fears that Arise During Divorce and How to Deal with Them

Divorce is a time of emotional turmoil and significant change. As you transition from being married to being single, you may fear the loss of identity. Feeling anxious or fearful is perfectly natural when you decide to end your marriage. In many cases, the legal process of divorce itself can seem daunting and intimidating, especially if you are anticipating a

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During an economic downturn, households throughout the United States reconsider their economic situation.
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Why an Economic Downturn is a Good Time to Consider a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement

A prenuptial agreement can help two people clarify their expectations and plans surrounding financial matters before marriage. Similarly, a postnuptial agreement can help two spouses align their understandings and expectations around the family’s finances.  During an economic downturn, households throughout the United States reconsider their economic situation. For many Oregon and Washington couples, this also means weighing whether a prenuptial

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In a recent case before the Oregon Court of Appeals, the court affirmed the lower court’s order terminating the parental rights of a child’s mother and granting the child’s step-mother’s petition to adopt her.
Child Custody

Court Terminates Biological Mother’s Parental Rights, Allowing Step-Mother to Legally Adopt the Child

Issues surrounding the custody of minor children are very emotional and, as a result, often end in major disagreements between divorcing spouses. In a recent case before the Oregon Court of Appeals, the court affirmed the lower court’s order terminating the parental rights of a child’s mother and granting the child’s step-mother’s petition to adopt her.  The Facts of the

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