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...
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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...
How Is Child Custody Determined In Oregon?
Oregon courts focus on the “best interests and welfare of the child” in determining which parent will be awarded legal custody. It is commonly asked what the phrase “in the best interests” means. In some cases, a custody determination can be...
How do I get a Divorce in Oregon?
The process of obtaining a divorce or in legal terms a “Dissolution of Marriage” typically involves four steps. Each step of the dissolution process comes with its own set of challenges, problems and bottlenecks which can substantially slow down the divorce process....
How do I create a Holiday Parenting Plan that works?
Being a single parent during the holidays can be tough. By planning in advance you can save yourself from some of the holiday stress. We find that having a well thought out parenting plan for the children, including acceptable exchange times, is key to having the...
How Do I Ask My Spouse For A Divorce?
The decision to ask your spouse for a divorce should not be entered into lightly. Filing for divorce will have far-reaching emotional and financial consequences, which are even more problematic if children are involved. If you are just beginning to consider a divorce,...
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Attorney Paul F. Sherman is dedicated to providing exceptional Divorce, Custody and Family law services to our clients in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington and throughout California. For over 20 years, Mr. Sherman has helped families in transition due to...