When relationships become difficult, perhaps unmanageable, and the partners decide to separate, the question of a lawyer often arises. It may seem adversarial to seek counsel, but there are reasons to discuss your case with a divorce attorney. You may be surprised to find that discussing your case with an attorney can not only protect […]
Our clients often come back to us after their divorce is final to ask for help with emerging situations they couldn’t have anticipated at the time they signed their Judgment of Dissolution. In this economy, jobs can appear and disappear quickly. Children get older, and their needs change. People face unforeseen medical problems which cause […]
Earlier this month, I made a presentation to a group of local real estate agents about some of the legal issues surrounding real estate transactions involved with divorces. What follows is the final third of a set of notes I wrote for the presentation handout, offered here because the information is as important for the owners […]
Earlier this month, I made a presentation to a group of local real estate agents about some of the legal issues surrounding real estate transactions involved with divorces. What follows is the second third of a set of notes I wrote for the presentation handout, offered here because the information is as important for the owners as […]
Earlier this month, I made a presentation to a group of local real estate agents about some of the legal issues surrounding real estate transactions involved with divorces. What follows is the first third of a set of notes I wrote for the presentation handout, offered here because the information is as important for the owners […]
Recently, there has been an upswell of marketing activity by firms that promise “less expensive,” “collaborative,” and even “friendly” divorces. Many are coming into Oregon from out of state. One California company claims to have a tech platform that can “make every divorce amicable.” This is both misleading and unrealistic.
No two divorces are alike; each […]
Deciding when to move forward with a dissolution or legal separation is very personal. It is common for clients to consult with an attorney but hold off filing until “the time is right.” Often there are concerns about the impact on the children, obtaining employment, or relocation.
We never pressure anyone to file for […]
Multnomah County is the latest Oregon Circuit Court to move from a paper-based system to one that is essentially electronic. All filing done December 1, 2014, or later must be dome electronically. In addition, virtual “eFiles” will be circulated in the courthouse, allowing more efficient document processing.
Sophisticated security and failsafe systems have been installed to […]
On April 23, 2014 the Oregon Court of Appeals filed an opinion in C.J.L. v. Langford, Slip Op A149753, which dealt with sufficiency of evidence in a Stalking Protective Order (SPO) case. The court continued a trend in tightening the standard of proof when stalking was speech-based, possibly infringing on the First Amendment. In striking […]