Few things can wreck a romantic mood quite like talking about finances, but for soon-to-be married couples, the benefits could be phenomenal. Nearly half of first marriages in Oregon and across the rest of the United States ultimately head towards divorce. For those...
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Former AG seeks partial asset distribution during divorce
On behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Sep 21, 2016 | Family Law
Financial settlements in an Oregon are usually paid only after a judge has signed off on an agreement, but a former out-of-state attorney general is hoping to handle things a little differently. She recently requested that her soon-to-be ex-husband pay her $1 million...
Celebrities highlight importance of prenuptial agreements
On behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Jun 21, 2016 | Family Law
It might be difficult to fully appreciate the true value of a prenup until one is needed. Soon-to-be-married couples in Oregon often have trouble foreseeing a future where any type of marital agreement would end up being useful. However, famous couples who split...
Where to go for legal help with family law issues in Oregon
On behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | May 3, 2016 | Family Law
Like many others across the nation, most Oregon families are doing their best to keep up with changing times. Family life is not without its many challenges, which may include emotional, economic and, sometimes, legal issues. Family law encompasses a wide variety of...
Prenuptial agreements more beneficial than most realize
On behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Jan 5, 2016 | Family Law
The false notion that a prenuptial agreement is only beneficial to the very wealthy has perpetuated for quite some time despite not being very true at all. While virtually all Oregon couples who plan on saying "I do" can benefit from carefully worded prenuptial...
Celebrity loses appeal, must pay child support as legal parent
On behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Dec 7, 2015 | Family Law
In a case that may be the first of its kind in the nation, a celebrity is fighting to have herself removed as the legal parent of a child carried by a surrogate and born after she and the father separated. Sherri Shepherd, former co-host of The View, has lost the most...
What’s the difference between sole and joint child custody?
On behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | May 25, 2015 | Family Law
The majority of parents would agree that custody should be based on the best interests of a child, but there may be a significant difference in opinion when it comes to determining what a child's best interest actually is. For Oregon parents who are unable to reach an...
Be sure to pay attention to the wording in prenuptial agreements
On behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Mar 4, 2015 | Family Law
Although once mostly reserved for wealthy couples with a vast amount of assets to protect, many people in Oregon now understand the value of a well-written prenuptial agreement for most couples. Prenuptial agreements typically don't signal a lack of trust as many once...
Restraining orders difficult but important topic to address
On behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Feb 17, 2015 | Family Law
Domestic abuse can be an understandably sensitive topic to discuss, but we know how important it is to address the various options that Oregon victims have at their disposal. Whether dealing with a divorce or a particularly difficult split from an ex-girlfriend or...
Post-divorce modifications may be necessary
On behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Jan 5, 2015 | Family Law
While a divorce settlement addresses the issues that Oregon couples are dealing with at that point in time, it might be unlikely that life will continue to stay the same years down the road. Certain aspects of a divorce settlement that may have once been relevant may...
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