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.
When a couple decides to marry, they plan for a marriage that never ends. Approximately 25,000 Oregon marriages occur each year. However, some marriages end in divorce. Annually, the number of divorces in Oregon is nearly half the amount of the state’s marriages. Therefore, prospective spouses may enter a prenuptial agreement in contemplation of marriage that becomes effective when they
Divorce is a time filled with anxiety, worry, questions and many myths. Everyone has an idea of divorce proceedings, but the truth is each divorce is different, and each situation is personal to the parties involved. It is the myths that confuse people – which is why it is best to consult with an experienced divorce lawyer at Gearing, Rackner
Premarital agreements are agreements between potential spouses made when they are contemplating getting married. The agreement is a contract between the couples that outlines how terms and conditions of certain subject matter in case of a divorce. In Oregon, a prenuptial agreement must be in writing. Although the agreement is a contract, state law does not require that the agreement
People may acquire property and other assets before they are in a relationship. While in a relationship, they may separately acquire additional property. When the couple plans to get married, they may decide to outline in a prenuptial agreement the terms and conditions of their marriage as well as for a possible divorce in the future. A prenuptial agreement, or
Taxes are an unavoidable task, divorced or not. For married couples who are in the divorce process or have a decree for dissolution of marriage, tax consequences significantly influence their tax filing and the amount of money they receive. Tax issues such as income tax, alimony, child support and child custody are important tax information and divorce consequences. Tax responsibility
For many people going through divorce, retirement assets are an important consideration. When spouses file for divorce, their retirement assets are considered property assets. The division of the retirement assets may financially impact both spouses. It can cause an increase in the amount of money coming in, which in turn influences taxes. What are retirement assets? Retirement assets are retirement
Oregon is not a community property state. A community property state is a state that divides all community property equally between spouse in a divorce. Community property is property acquired by one or both spouses during the marriage that was not acquired by gift, inheritance, or bequest. Property division in Oregon divorces Oregon is an equitable distribution state, which divides
The divorce rate for spouses aged 50 or older in the United States has significantly increased over the past few decades. Divorces between older couples in long-term marriages are known as gray divorces. Divorces late in life have implications on the finances and family lives. When a couple goes through a divorce in Oregon, they must list their marital and
Online activity is like a footprint that tells where the users have been on the internet. It logs the websites that were visited and the actions performed on the website. Depending on the nature of the online activity, the impact on the divorce proceedings can be positive or negative. Nearly five billion people worldwide actively use the internet. Online activity
Divorce is a civil lawsuit that terminates a marriage. Like other lawsuits, a divorce can be time-consuming, complex, and costly. However, spouses can prepare for the divorce process in a manner that avoid costly financial mistakes. Each spouse must be upfront, forthcoming, and honest about the facts, issues, and property concerning the divorce. Withholding or actively concealing information and property
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