Category: Divorce

TV shows and movies have not exactly done an excellent job of accurately depicting family law issues. This results in many people in Oregon having distorted ideas of what will happen once they actually file for divorce. In some instances, people even put off ending a bad marriage because they believe certain...

Ending a marriage can be an emotional prospect for Oregon couples. Contrary to popular belief, though, emotions should not be running the show. Foresight matters when it comes to many different matters in life, including divorce. Giving careful consideration to the future and the actual divorce process can help both parties come...

Do half of all marriages actually end in divorce? The idea that 50 percent of marriages are doomed to fail is a popular myth circulated throughout the Internet and popular media in Oregon, but one researcher doubts that the divorce rate is actually that high. When breaking down divorce rates by gender...

Actress Kaley Cuoco is most well-known for her role on the TV comedy “The Big Bang Theory,” but more recently has been making headlines for her divorce from tennis star Ryan Sweeting. Like most smart couples in Oregon, the two signed a prenuptial agreement before tying the knot. However, Sweeting has since made...

Trends in divorce have changed and evolved over time as society has adapted to new and different societal norms. Although the average age of Americans at the time of marriage seems to have increased over the years, the scientifically backed “ideal” age to marry ends well before many people choose to actually tie...

Depending on the couple, locating and collecting all of the necessary financial documents can be a relatively simple and straightforward process. Having all of this information readily available during the property division process can help it move as smoothly and efficiently as possible, while inaccurate or patchy documentation can have the opposite effect and...

Despite the multitude of benefits that can come with divorce, these often seem to get passed over in mainstream media and news, where divorce is portrayed as a negative and undesirable option. In reality, for many couples in Oregon, divorce can be one of the best courses of action to take. In...

Actor and star of the popular Empire TV show, Terrence Howard, recently divorced his third wife, but the settlement controversy that has him back in court stems from his second wife. According to Howard, the divorce settlement was more than just unfair — it was extortion. He is now in a bid to...

When divorcing couples have a difference of opinions concerning asset and property division during divorce, there are normally legal provisions in place to help guide them through the process to a satisfactory divorce settlement. However, as technology and society rapidly evolves and changes, some Oregon couples might encounter divorce issues with little...

Major league baseball fans might have already heard of the divorce proceedings between the outfielder Josh Hamilton and his soon-to-be ex-wife. The divorce filing did not go into the specific reasons behind the split and simply cited ongoing conflict, which is not uncommon in Oregon divorce filings. However, unlike most other divorces,...

Most people use Facebook to post pictures of their children at the zoo or share recently read articles with their friends, but one woman recently found a unique way of utilizing the social media site. Unable to track down her husband in order to serve him divorce papers, she took action by...

Virtually no one wants to come out of a divorce with their financial state in shambles. However, the process of maintaining a solid financial foundation while also dealing with sometimes difficult decisions — such as child custody or asset division — may seem overwhelming. By keeping a few key factors in mind,...