No matter what state you live in, the dissolution of marriage and the division of assets is never cut and dry. Knowing your state’s property laws and how they can affect your divorce can help you understand how your property might be split up and bring you some peace of mind.
While there are no laws in Oregon for what child support payments must be used for, most receiving parents use those dollars for things like groceries, clothing, school tuition, and other costs to meet the needs of a child.
Read MoreIn the (rare) case that two divorced or permanently separated parents decide to reconcile, what happens to child support is often one of the first questions asked. But, terminating a child support order is more complicated than you think and what happens in the event of reconciliation depends on the individual case.
Read MoreWith mass tech layoffs being announced consistently, unemployed spouses may wonder about their rights during a divorce case. Read on for everything you need to know about what happens in a divorce when one spouse is unemployed.
Read MoreFor the safety and welfare of a child or to enforce a support order, international travel may be restricted for one or both parents once a divorce is finalized or a custody order is issued. Read on to learn what is required to take your child abroad and how to ensure you’re acting within the limits of your custody agreement when traveling internationally.
Read MoreOregon is an equitable distribution state, so assets acquired in a divorce will be divided equitably in the event of divorce. But, equitable does not mean equal, and a 50/50 split is not always the fairest solution.
Read MoreWhile “separation” and “divorce” are sometimes used interchangeably in a non-legal context, they have some key differences, and most attorneys will recommend a divorce over a legal separation if you’re debating between the two.
Read MoreAlimony and spousal support are synonymous terms used to describe a court-ordered payment from one spouse to the other in a dissolution of marriage, or divorce.
Read MoreConsidering divorce but you don’t know where to start? DBMA Family Law is here to help explain the process and provide recommendations that will help you take control of your situation.
Read MoreLive in Portland? Considering divorce? Looking for a less adversarial process to dividing assets, creating a parenting plan, and solving custody disputes? Mediation can be a way to settle certain aspects of a divorce. Learn how from DBMA Family Law!
Read MoreHow much do you know about unbundled services pertaining to family law? The specialists at DBMA help you better understand these services and how they can help you more easily solve the family law-related disputes you might be facing.
Read MoreSpousal support can be a contentious subject between divorcing parties. DBMA’s team of family law specialists can help you understand everything you need to know about spousal support
Read MoreI feel my divorce settlement was unjust. What can I do to make it more equitable? It depends. Learn how DBMA Family Law approaches these situations.
Read MoreWhen it comes to dividing your assets in a divorce, whose is whose? What’s fair? And what should you expect? Let the family law specialists at DBMA help you understand how the court views the division of property in a divorce and how you can prepare for the best possible outcomes.
Read MoreDivorces can be tricky, especially if you let your emotions cloud your judgment. Let the family law professionals at DBMA help you understand some of the most common mistakes so you can experience the best possible outcome for your situation.
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