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...
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...
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...
Legal separation provides a means for you and your spouse to live separate financial lives while remaining legally married. The purpose of a legal separation is to work out an agreement on the division of your assets, child custody, visitation, support and other...
A divorce can take months and sometimes even years to get resolved by the Court. Most people simply cannot wait that long and need a quick decision or Pendente Lite Relief regarding child custody, visitation, the cars, the house – or most often – money for support...
A Legal Separation provides a means for you and your spouse to live separate financial lives while remaining legally married. Legal Separation is commonly used in the following situations: To obtain jurisdiction prior to the normal six month residency requirements...
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...