The pandemic has added some extra stress to everyone’s lives. When it comes to relationships, this is even more true. The requirements of social distancing and quarantine have left many couples spending much more time together than they ever have before, and not every relationship is surviving the struggle. This is even more true for …
After a divorce, one of the most difficult issues to resolve is the disposition of the family home. The simplest and most equitable resolution is usually for the home to be sold with both parties sharing equally in the proceeds. Sometimes couples mutually agree to sell the home, but often the court orders the couple …
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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 …
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, …
We know how contentious most divorces can be. One or both spouses are angry, hurt and probably concerned about the outcome, especially when couples have kids together. Often, these negative emotions take over your life, potentially blinding you to what matters most. As you might expect, this can add additional complications to an already painful …
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Parenting is a difficult and often thankless task even in the best of times. For those going through a difficult time in their lives, the responsibilities of parenthood can become infinitely more difficult. Divorce is one such situation. Not only will you have more restrictive schedules and much more to remember when you have shared …
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Maybe you’re just trying to be nice and understanding, doing divorce the modern way in Oregon. Your ex-spouse asks you something like, “Is it OK if I miss paying alimony this month?” They may say they’re having some money problems, that the benefits from their new job haven’t kicked in yet or they recently moved …
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Your spouse filed for divorce. You weren’t really that surprised, and you hoped it could be a low-conflict divorce. Then you checked your bank accounts. The day before filing, your spouse withdrew $100,000 from one of the accounts. When you ask them about it, they tell you that they just remembered an old debt to …
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For some people, letting others know that they’re going through a divorce is a challenging event. They may only want those close to them to know about the split, at first. Eventually, however, the news is going to make its way around before long. If there are people you’d rather hear the news from you, …
When you’re going through a divorce, your children must deal with it, too. Protecting them from getting hurt during the process is one of the primary concerns of most parents. There are several ways that you can do this during the divorce — and even after. First, limit the amount of information the children have …