Category: Divorce

While following the lead or advice of a celebrity may not always be the most advisable thing to do, it appears that some stars may be able to set at least one solid example when it comes to divorce. Company executives and celebrities alike appear to understand that the beginning of a...

When a celebrity divorce is announced, it is rare that it appears as amicable as the recent split between celebrity chefs Gina and Pat Neely. However, even when most aspects of a divorce are on relatively friendly terms — such as why the divorce is needed — dividing up what was once...

An important aspect of divorce proceedings is deciding how to properly divide the marital assets. However, if one partner hasn’t been entirely honest when it comes to the disclosing of those assets, the other might end up with far less of his or her fair share. Nevertheless, there are steps that may...

Although prenuptial agreements are generally hugely beneficial to soon-to-be married couples with substantial assets, some individuals still prefer to forgo the agreement before marriage. In other instances, assets were accrued over the course of the marriage. In cases such as these, asset division for Oregon couples who have significant assets to split...

Although many couples are now writing their own vows, there are still plenty of couples that recite “in sickness and in health” when marrying their spouse. Those words might not be so true for couples in Oregon and elsewhere after all. A recent study found that when a wife falls ill, the...

Most people hope that financial and legal difficulties are in the past when a divorce is finally settled. During this tax season, some Oregon divorcees might be surprised to find that this isn’t always so. While the deadline for taxes to be filed is April 15, the IRS does grant extensions to...

There may be times that divorce can bring out the worst in some people. Sadly, for some people embroiled in a divorce, this may simply be a tactic to encourage the other party to settle fast and settle low. While it is understandable that an Oregon divorcee might choose a less-than-desirable or...

While the reasons behind a divorce can be as unique as each individual person, some divorces may stem from common issues. Cheating, abuse and simply drifting apart can all be common themes among Oregon divorces. However, another reason for divorce is on the rise. It involves cheating, though probably not how most...

Some mistakes are bigger than others in life. When a person is preparing to get divorced, he or she may feel that the marriage was a mistake and be caught up in the emotions of the moment. However, not paying attention to the details of assets that need to be divided during...

Navigating the waters of marriage can be a very difficult task at times. As years pass, relationships and people can change. Keeping this in mind, some people may come to the conclusion that their marriage is no longer working — even after spending decades together. In fact, a study conducted by Bowling...