Prenuptial agreements can protect spouses in marriages anywhere, including in Oregon, regardless of their net worth. They can be particularly valuable in a high-asset divorce. A perfect example may be the divorce of celebrities Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman....
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Month: January 2018
Grandparents’ Rights And Child Custody In Oregon
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Jan 29, 2018 | Child Custody
Determining child custody is difficult for everyone involved. For grandparents who are not primarily responsible for the child's care, they may feel they will lose quality time with their grandchild if they or their child is not awarded custody, or if joint custody is...
What Are Some Reasons A Prenup May Be Invalidated?
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Jan 26, 2018 | High-Asset Divorce
Last month, we wrote a post about prenuptial agreements and how to go about getting one of these contracts without ruining your relationship. In that post, the importance of the prenuptial agreement was central to the discussion. Today, we want to talk about the...
The Start Of The New Year Brings Increase In Divorce Filings
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Jan 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
The beginning of the year represents a time for change for many Oregon residents and others around the country. In some cases, people set new health goals or make plans to improve their finances. However, others choose the new year to make a new start in their...
Electronic Tracking Devices Playing A Role In Divorce Proceedings
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Jan 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
There have been many amazing advances in technology over the past several years. Items that were once used only by professionals are now available to any consumer in Oregon or elsewhere around the country. One example of such technology is a GPS tracker that, once...
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