Face it, divorce is a gut-wrenching experience at best. Often our clients are blind sided by infidelity or given an “I’m not in love with you anymore” speech from the person they expected to be their partner for life. The grief is profound and paralyzing. ...
Many of our clients have a lot of questions when they are faced with divorce. A divorce is legally known as a dissolution of marriage. The Oregon dissolution process allows you to file on your own or jointly with your spouse as “co-petitioners.” Oregon also recognizes...
Many of our clients want to know how to protect their child’s safety while in the other parent’s care. ORS 107.097 and ORS 107.139 allow a parent to petition the court for temporary custody when their child is in immediate danger. Let us help you obtain an emergency...
Many of our clients are in desperate need of an immediate change of custody or an immediate suspension of parenting time. This is especially true in case involving serious drug addiction, mental illness and child abuse. It can be extremely frustrating to learn that it...
Child custody is probably the most contentious issue in family law. Our offices receive more calls regarding child custody than any other family law matter. Calls are fueled by the divisive and emotional nature of child custody cases. Many clients struggle to...
Under current economic conditions, many divorcing couples consider a do-it-yourself (DIY) divorce to save money. Unfortunately, a DIY divorce can actually cost you more money than retaining an attorney. We can help with your divorce or custody case. Call the Law...
Many of our clients are in need of an immediate change of custody or an immediate suspension of parenting time. Under Oregon law, it is possible to obtain a temporary emergency custody order under the “Immediate Danger” statutes. We can help you obtain an emergency...
It seems reasonably clear that President Trump’s new tax law will make divorce an even more miserable experience. The majority of the nation’s top matrimonial attorneys believe divorce negations will become more acrimonious following a change in the tax treatment of...
Many of our clients are faced with the prospect of enforcing an out-of-state custody determination following a relocation to the state of Oregon. The registration of out-of state judgments or orders is a common occurrence in today’s mobile society. We can help you...
It is common knowledge that divorce is a stressful experience for our clients. While it is natural to feel anxiety about the dissolution of marriage, you need to consider the practical implications of a divorce. The road to a successful divorce can be a long one. We...