I am providing you below with answers to frequently asked questions about dissolution of marriage cases. I hope this provides you with assistance during your Oregon divorce. What is a dissolution of marriage? A dissolution of marriage, commonly referred to as a...
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Using Marital Settlement Agreements And Separation Contracts To Resolve Your Divorce Quickly
Marital settlement agreements and Separation Contracts can be used to formalize an agreement between spouses prior to finalizing a divorce. The process can be done quickly on an informal basis or with the assistance of a skilled mediator. A marital settlement...
How do I obtain an Emergency Custody Order in Oregon?
Oregon courts provide for an “emergency” custody order if a child is in “immediate danger” and Status Quo orders to maintain placement and routines. The requirements depend upon the timing of the request. We can help you obtain an emergency custody order. Contact Us...
What You Should Know About Mandatory Parenting Classes In Multnomah, Clackamas, And Washington County, Oregon
Parenting classes are mandatory in Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties. The failure to timely complete the class could have a negative effect on your ability to enforce your parenting time rights and could prevent you from concluding your divorce. Multnomah...
To Mediate or Not to Mediate
“Which mediator should we use,” is starting to replace the attorney’s battle cry of “I’ll see you in court.” The rationale behind the move to mediation is that as a nation we can no longer spend so much time, energy, and talent on litigation. Historically, Americans...
Modification Of Custody in Oregon
After the divorce is over a Modification of Child Custody in Oregon requires a substantial change in circumstances. The party seeking sole custody must then demonstrate how sole custody would be in the best interests and welfare of the children. We can help you with...
Oregon Wills And Estate Planning
Creating an Oregon Will is an important step in planning the distribution of your estate (assets including real and personal property) following your death. A Will is a formal expression of your last wishes. If drafted and executed properly, a Will allows you not...
High Net Worth Divorces
Portland, Oregon High Net Worth Divorce Attorney Most divorces are complicated, but high net worth divorce matters require the guidance and expert representation of a high net worth divorce attorney experienced in complex property division. At the Law Offices of Paul...
Parenting Plans That Work
More and more parents today are moving away from the traditional custody agreements that consist of a custodial and non-custodial parent. Instead they are opting for shared parenting and shared child custody situations. In a shared or joint custody agreement, both...
Ten Things To Do If You Are In An Accident
1. STOP AT THE SCENE AND CALL THE POLICE. Even if you do not believe that you have been seriously injured, many times symptoms do not come on for hours, or even days, after an accident has occurred. Therefore, you should contact the police before leaving the scene so...