As a general rule a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is necessary to divide retirement benefits following entry of a divorce judgment. The starting point is to obtain an approved Order form directly from the Plan administrator. The order can then be tailored...
Family law
How to Create a Long-Distance Parenting Plan That Works
DRAFTING LONG-DISTANCE PARENTING PLANS A well drafted long-distance parenting plan can provide your children and the non-residential parent with the opportunity to maintain regular and wholesome parenting time with the children when the homes of divorced or separating...
What are the Most Important Assets to Protect in a Divorce?
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...
What Should I Expect If My Divorce Or Custody Case Goes To Trial?
DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW TRIALS Most people find the thought of a trial in a divorce or family law proceeding to be extremely intimidating. If a client reaches this point, it means the parties could not settle matters on their own, through counsel, or mediation which is...
Why You Need A Lawyer For Your Divorce
It can be extremely difficult to deal with both the emotional trauma and the fears associated with how life will go on when your marriage is ending and you are facing a divorce. The procedural requirements, deadlines and forms lead to additional concerns and...
How Is Property Divided In A Divorce?
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...
What do I do with the Family Home in a divorce?
For most American families, the family home tends to be the single largest asset held in the marital estate. The question quickly becomes who should get the family home in the divorce. Should the wife get it? Should the husband get it? Or should they sell the home and...
When Are Prenuptial Agreements Enforceable In Oregon?
There is a rising trend to use prenuptial agreements. Prenuptial agreements are no longer for the rich, becoming more and more prevalent with successful middle-class couples. The use of a prenuptial agreement is especially important in cases involving substantial...
How do I get emergency custody in Oregon – What is Immediate Danger?
As an Oregon divorce and family law lawyer, I talk to a lot of parents who want an immediate change of custody or an immediate suspension of parenting time. It can be extremely frustrating for them to learn that it can take weeks or months to get into court on a...
How do I find hidden assets in a divorce?
The divorce process is a time of mistrust for each spouse, and right or wrong, each may accuse the other of hiding assets. Assets are traditionally hidden in one of four ways: (1) The person denies the existence of an asset; (2) Assets are transferred to a third...