A divorce is a challenging situation for everyone involved. It is critical that you do what you can to protect yourself when you are going through this situation. We know that you might have some questions about what you should do and what's possible during this time....
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New decade: Create or review your estate plan right away
With the start of a new decade, people around the country are making resolutions for things they feel will improve life in the upcoming year and beyond. Some people are forgetting one important resolution that can help not only you as you navigate through your future,...
Carefully consider the timing when you are ready to divorce
People who have been in a faltering marriage for a while might decide that their New Year's resolution is going to be getting a divorce. Filings to end a marriage spike at the start of the year, so you aren't alone if you are in this position. There are many reasons...
Longer marriages have challenges when you divorce
When you've been married for a decade or longer, you might have some challenges that people who have shorter marriages don't have when they split. Planning for moving past these can help you feel more stable as you start your new single life. One thing that many...
Don’t let your Oregon divorce ruin your holidays
If you're currently preparing to navigate the Oregon civil justice system to obtain a divorce, you might be more than a bit concerned about your children's ability to cope with the situation. Even more so, you might be feeling anxious about the holiday season since...
An amicable divorce can reduce your stress
When you go through a divorce and have children with your ex, you won't have the option of never speaking to your ex again. Because of this, you should try to remain as amicable as possible. This might be challenging, but it is fully possible. Being able to be friends...
Support orders must address extraordinary medical expenses
Child support is ordered when parents split up. This is meant to cover some of the basic expenses of raising a child, but it isn't intended to cover everything. What some people don't realize is that there are some expenses that are considered extraordinary. One...
Review your estate plan when your marriage ends
People who are going through a divorce are often so focused on getting things with the split finalized that they forget to plan for the future. You know that you will have to go through property division and child custody matters, so they quickly become the priority....
Thinking ahead can help you avoid divorce-related trouble
When you go through divorce, you know that there is a lot on the line. Your choice to end your marriage will impact your financial future, your long-term interests and your post-divorce lifestyle. It's in your interests to intentionally pursue fair terms to your...
Childless divorces can be particularly challenging
There isn't such thing as an easy divorce, but people who don't have children might have it a tad easier than those who do. The childless individuals won't have to worry about custody arrangements. While the legal aspects of the split might be less involved, there are...