It is quite common for couples to choose not to work with an attorney and to try to handle their divorce and custody case themselves. These couples hope to save money and feel that an attorney isn’t necessary. However, in most cases, a do-it-yourself divorce isn’t the...
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How do I get an Immediate Danger Order – What is Emergency Custody?
Many of our clients need 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 even months to get into court on a custody or parenting time issue. This feeling is...
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What Can I Do To Enforce My Parenting Time?
Our clients often ask what to do when their parenting time is being denied. The first step in any parenting time case is to determine if there is a valid court order or judgment which provides for parenting time. If there is a valid court order, the next step is to...
How do I get Expedited Parenting Time Enforcement in Oregon?
Oregon provides for expedited parenting time enforcement for parents who are being deprived of parenting time set forth in a judgment or order. Each judicial district in Oregon is required to establish an “expedited parenting time enforcement procedure” and provide...
How To Avoid Having The Plan Administrator Reject Your QDRO
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...
Wrongful Death in Oregon
The Oregon Legal Guide PORTLAND WRONGFUL DEATH ATTORNEY Suffering the loss of a loved one due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of another is one of life’s most devastating experiences Attorney Paul F. Sherman fully understands the delicate balancing act that is...
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 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...