Will A Divorce Settlement Play A Role In Your Case?

Posted on May 21, 2020

Getting a divorce is a complex matter. You and any other Oregon resident facing this ordeal certainly want to ensure that your case goes as smoothly as possible and that you reach a final outcome that you can at least live with. The manner in which the final decisions are made could...

When Are Property Transfers In A Divorce Treated As Gifts?

Posted on April 17, 2020

Like nearly everyone else here in Oregon and across the country, you want to pay as little in taxes as possible. During your marriage, you probably took great care to make sure that you limited your tax liability each year. In fact, you may have even received a refund in some years.

Don’t Forget To Get A Qualified Domestic Relations Order

Posted on March 20, 2020

During your marriage, you more than likely sat with your spouse and made plans regarding what the two of you would do after retirement. You may have talked about going places you always wanted to see, spending time with your children and grandchildren, and otherwise doing whatever you want together. To make...

One Aspect Of Divorce Many People Forget: Estate Planning

Posted on February 20, 2020

Untangling the lives of a married couple takes time and work, especially if there are children involved. Now that you are going through a divorce, you have several issues on your plate that need your attention before it’s over. In the meantime, the law continues to view you as a married couple...

Skipped The Prenup? You Can Still Protect Yourself

Posted on January 22, 2020

The idea of signing a prenuptial agreement may never have crossed your mind. Perhaps you and your spouse even joked about what you might put in your contract and dismissed any serious thought of such an agreement as something reserved for celebrities and heirs of great fortunes. You may...

Is A New Year Divorce In Your Future?

Posted on December 20, 2019

Are you going all out for the holidays this year? Perhaps you are spending more on gifts, making more time with the kids and accepting more invitations to parties and gatherings than you have in years past. Have you doubled the amount of decorations in and around your house? Have you made...

Can You Protect Your Business During Your Divorce?

Posted on November 21, 2019

After spending years or even decades building and nurturing your business, the last thing you may want is to lose all or part of it during a divorce. The truth is that you will need to take some steps in order to keep your business intact should this happen.

Is Your Ex Attempting To Relocate With Your Children?

Posted on October 23, 2019

Getting a divorce can cause many changes in any Oregon resident’s life. You and your ex-spouse may have made many important decisions during your case, including those relating to custody and outlining when you would each see the children. Though it may have been a difficult adjustment at first, you feel that...

Do You Have Concerns About Your Artwork And Your Divorce?

Posted on August 23, 2019

Because each divorce case is different, you may have certain details to consider that many other Oregon residents may not. If you have a considerable amount of wealth, you could have specific assets that will likely complicate the asset division process. In particular, if you have an art collection or create works...

Divorced Parents Need To Update Each Other During The School Year

Posted on August 20, 2019

Oregon students going back to school after their parents’ divorce may struggle with their academic performance. They are now dealing with the everyday hardships of attending classes without having both parents in the same house when they arrive home. Even if your divorce wasn’t high in conflict, your child still has a

Mistakes To Avoid In A High Asset Divorce

Posted on July 17, 2019

Getting a divorce where one or both parties have a lot of wealth can be especially complicated. Many assets can be involved. Understanding that the public will likely know about your divorce can be stressful. Having a divorce where you and your spouse are satisfied could involve a level of compromise.

Updates To Make To Your Estate Plan After Your Divorce

Posted on May 31, 2019

Divorce can often induce feelings of uncertainty, as one tries to figure out what life will look like post-separation. While there are many important issues to contend with during a divorce—such as child custody and asset division—one task that can’t be overlooked is updating an estate...