As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has never been more important to have at a minimum a basic estate plan in place should you or a loved one become seriously ill and die. At the law offices of Paul F. Sherman, we create estate plans which make sense for you and...
Our clients facing divorce have several important decisions to make that will have a significant impact on their financial future. Unfortunately, many of our clients feel the need to rush these decisions and to end the marriage as quickly as possible. This can lead to...
THE USE OF BUSINESS VALUATIONS IN DIVORCE Many of our high-asset clients are the owners of a business. It is not uncommon for married couples to co-own a small business or one of the parties to run and manage a small privately held firm. During the dissolution...
We are often asked by our clients what are the most important assets to protect when facing a divorce. Obviously, the most important asset to any family is their children and providing for the best interests and welfare of their children. Here we are focusing on the...
Oregon requires full disclosure of all separate and marital property when a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) is filed. Parties who can agree on property division can use a Marital Settlement Agreement to divide their property. The Marital Settlement...