Even if you refrain from sharing the details of your divorce with your children, they will undoubtedly suspect that something is different. Addressing the changes to your family's dynamic in an age-appropriate manner may enable you to provide support and comfort to...
How long does spousal maintenance last?
Divorce can have a far-reaching impact on your life. Your family life will look different, you might move to a new home and your household may transition from dual-income to single-income in a relatively short period of time. Because this change in finances can often...
The unique challenges of a gray divorce
Regardless of the age of the spouses, a divorce brings many difficult changes to the table and forces both partners to navigate a variety of challenging decisions. A divorce may also result in financial hardships for both spouses as they re-establish their lives with...
Can I pay alimony using my retirement funds?
Spouses going through a divorce must evaluate so many elements of their lives to arrive at their final divorce agreement, including how they will split their marital assets and debts. Some divorcees may also have to pay spousal support to the other party. The spouse...
Your estate plan during and after your divorce
If you have been married for some time, you and your spouse may have worked together to create a will, a trust or other parts of a shared estate plan. If your marriage is ending in a divorce, however, the estate plan that you worked so hard to put together will need...
Child support termination and emancipation
Many divorced parents in Oregon have court-ordered child support arrangements that may be adjusted over time. In some cases, child support obligations can be terminated if the support is no longer needed, the paying parent has a change in financial circumstances, or...
How a divorce financial specialist may be helpful
A divorce financial specialist may be able to help some Oregon estranged couples understand how ending their marriage will affect their finances and the implications of various settlement options. Alongside an attorney and other professionals, a divorce financial...
Experts warn about signs of an impending divorce
Divorce is life-changing, and this means that the decision to move ahead with it can be difficult for some people in Oregon. However, some experts say there are certain signs that can suggest that a marriage is at its end. For example, people who find they would...
Younger people choosing prenups more frequently
When younger people in Oregon decide to marry, they are more likely to opt for a prenuptial agreement before tying the knot. One survey of matrimonial lawyers found that over 60% had seen a growing number of clients seeking assistance in drafting or negotiating a...
Type of income stream can impact financial status after split
Oregon residents who are going through a divorce will need to understand how their different income streams can impact their financial status after the split. While property division negotiations over income might be straightforward if a person's income comes from a...