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When Helping Can Hurt: How The Court Views Gifts, Debt, and Other Considerations In a Divorce

Divorce settlements can be tricky. An equitable division of assets is always the goal, but what about what when it comes to gifts, loans, and other similar considerations that might be perceived differently from family to family? DBMA Family Law can help you understand how the court handles these assets and liabilities as well as how you can prepare for the best outcomes possible for your divorce.

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Can I Buy A New House Before I Get Divorced?

You’re divorcing. You’re ready to move on with your life. You’re ready to find a new home and start your new life. But should you? Can you? Let the family law experts at DBMA help you understand what is and what is not recommended by exploring this topic in full.

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How Does Mediation Work for Divorces In Oregon?

What is divorce mediation? Who is involved? And how does it work?
Let the experts at DBMA Family Law guide you through this process while giving you tips on how you can understand this process in order to create the best possible outcomes for your unique situation.

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Three Important Questions to Ask Your Oregon Divorce Attorney

Divorce can be an emotionally draining and confusing process. The family law professionals at DBMA are here to help answer your questions, set appropriate expectations, and learn how you can collaborate with your legal counsel to create the outcomes you want for your family.

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How Long Does a Divorce Take in Oregon?

When a marriage is dissolved, it is typically the view of both parties that the process should be handled quickly so that they may move forward in building new, separate lives for themselves. But how long does it take?

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How is Coronavirus Affecting Parenting Time in Oregon?

The effects of COVID-19 have impacted just about every aspect of our lives, including limiting our interactions with friends and family. Let us help you safely and effectively navigate a pandemic while adhering to your parenting plan.


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What Qualifies You for Spousal Support in Oregon?

So what, specifically, is “spousal support?” Oregon family law defines spousal support as “an amount of money for a period of time as may be just and equitable for one party to contribute to the other”. What this means is that the court orders a judgment wherein one spouse is ordered to pay the other a specified amount — either in a lump sum or on a monthly basis.



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