Gay marriage has been legal nationwide since 2015 and since 2014 in Oregon. While every couple, regardless of gender, hopes and intends for their marriage to last the test of time, sometimes that just isn’t in the cards. As time passes, there’s a steadily-growing collection of same-sex couples who have felt the need to split …
Divorce Challenges Oregonians Face When One Spouse Lives Out Of State Getting a divorce is often the result of a long, drawn-out series of discussions with your partner. The process of choosing to end a marriage often includes a period of living apart from your partner. As a result, many divorces are simply legal processes …
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It takes two to bring a new life into the world. While mothers are often seen as the most important person in a child’s life, fathers shouldn’t be disregarded. Just because it is sometimes less clear who fathered a baby is no reason for fathers to have less of a relationship with their children. The …
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Navigating a Divorce During the Holidays Getting a divorce can be stressful and emotional no matter what time of year it is. The holidays, though, offer some unique challenges. The media and the rest of society proclaim that togetherness and family are the most important aspects of the season, so going through a divorce can …
Divorce can involve plenty of complications, even when the nation is stable. Managing a divorce during lockdown can make an already difficult situation that much harder. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible, however. Two people can separate safely and without being accused of spousal abandonment as long as they follow a few precautions. When separating, it’s …
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Dividing Parenting Time During the Holiday Season The holidays are often portrayed as a time of togetherness when families should gather and enjoy each other’s company. When a family includes divorced parents, this isn’t easy to achieve. Instead, the best course of action often involves the children splitting time and holidays between each parent. The …
Wildfires have hit Oregon incredibly hard in recent months. Places that have never before been at risk of severe wildfire damage have been destroyed. Thousands of people have had to evacuate with little to no notice, and as a result, many have lost everything. One critical set of possessions many have lost are their legal …
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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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When a divorce involves two individuals who do not have children, it is possible for the ex-spouses to completely separate from one another and never have interactions again. However, when children are involved, the situation can be challenging. Parents in Oregon who are going through a divorce may have the option of sole custody parenting, …
Once you make the choice to file for divorce, you may then wonder how that decision will affect you as you move forward. Not only will you have to divide your marital property, you will also have to consider how this process will impact your retirement plans. Whether you are fast approaching your planned retirement …
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