No one who walks down the aisle wants to imagine that their love story will end in divorce. Weddings are a time of optimism and excitement, of bold plans for the future of your union. But over time, that optimism and excitement fades, and the bold plans are replaced by the realities of daily life …
With coronavirus cases continuing to rise with no clear end in sight, many parents are struggling with how to co-parent during a global pandemic. If your child custody arrangement has been disrupted due to COVID-19, read on for important information concerning your case and information on when you may want to consider a child custody …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has struck the United States particularly hard. We are closing in on 3 million people infected and more than 130,000 dead at the time of publication. We are also facing the most rapid economic downturn in our history and uncertainty the likes of which America has never known. For some Oregon couples, …
There are many factors that can lead to an Oregon couple’s decision to divorce. People may simply grow apart over the years, or they may experience more dramatic events like infidelity, abuse or addiction. In any case, both parties may be happier after the end of a marriage. However, because divorce also is a serious …
People in Oregon going through a divorce may struggle with the emotional, practical and financial consequences of the end of a marriage. It can be difficult for people to get through the period immediately after a divorce, especially after a long-term relationship. However, as nearly 50% of first-time marriages end in divorce, this recovery period …
Practical financial matters often concern Oregon millennials when they decide to get married. Worried about how a divorce might impact their future finances, they are driving an increase in the use of prenuptial agreements. Among lawyers surveyed by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 62% of them had experienced an uptick in requests for prenuptial …
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Arguing with a spouse or otherwise not seeing eye-to-eye may have contributed to your divorce. Of course, distancing yourself from your former spouse does not always prevent arguments even now because you have children together and are trying to co-parent. Though co-parenting is commonly considered the best arrangement for Oregon children and those elsewhere because …
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After many years of marriage, couples in Oregon and elsewhere may realize that they aren’t compatible with their spouses. While the divorce rate has fallen in recent years, this is not the case for those over the age of 55. For those who are 65 and older, the divorce rate has doubled since 1990. In …
Divorces in Oregon and around the country are far more likely to be initiated by women than men according to several studies. After studying more than 300 married couples over a period of 16 years, researchers from the University of Michigan found that women initiate the process twice as often as men do. Other studies …
When fathers in Oregon consider divorce, they may hold back from leaving a clearly unhealthy relationship because they are worried about losing their relationship with their children. However, across the country, family courts increasingly favor joint custody and give both fathers and mothers an equal space to seek custody of their children. Even when physical …