Category: Dissolution
New Case Law: Property division, inherited property, and a clear trial court record.
On February 13, 2008, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided an interesting real property and equalizing judgment issue in Olson and Olson, ____ Or App _____ (2008). As a Portland, Oregon-based divorce attorney (Based in…
Information about the mandatory parenting classes in Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington County, Oregon.
*** UPDATE **** THIS INFORMATION CHANGES FREQUENTLY, AND THE MOST RECENT INFORMATION AS OF JULY, 2014 CAN BE FOUND HERE *** As a divorce lawyer in downtown Portland Oregon, I frequently get asked about the…
Top 10 list: Top 10 questions to ask a divorce lawyer in the first consultation.
If you are contemplating divorce, you should consult with an experienced family law attorney. Once you set up a consultation, be prepared for the first meeting, and have a list of questions to ask the…
Divorce Myth: Your spouse can block a divorce by objecting to it.
A “myth” we come across with surprising frequency is that you need your spouses’ consent to get a divorce. As an Oregon divorce and family law lawyer, I am repeatedly surprised by the number of…
News: Divorce rate up in China.
China View reports today that China’s civil affair department registered an increase in marriages and divorces in 2007. Approximately 1.4 million couples divorced last year, a year on year increase of 18.2 percent, according to…
Collaborative Divorce
Having a trial is a way, but not the only way to resolve your case. There are many tools available for resolving your case other than a trial. Good family law lawyers are problem solvers,…
Top 10 list: Top 10 things to NOT do during your divorce.
Divorce is not easy. There are many pitfalls and traps awaiting parties that have not educated themselves about the process. People often make bad decisions under stress, or without the guidance of an experienced lawyer….
The easy divorce – the “Settlement Package.”
Divorce can be a long, emotionally difficult and challenging process. It can also be relatively easy if you have a complete understanding of your finances, have a semi-cooperative spouse, and are willing to invest some…
New Case Law: Bankruptcy and divorce don’t mix well.
On December 5, 2007, the Oregon Court of Appeals in Cam and Cam, _____ Or App _____ (2007) upheld a trial court’s ruling setting aside a divorce judgment, but said the court got the result…
10 things to do if you are going to get divorced.
There is no substitute for planning, and planning for your divorce can make the process go smother, lower your lawyers fees, and help ensure you emerge on the other end of the case ready to…
