Family Law
When an Oregon couple decides to call their marriage quits, how their marital assets are divided up during the divorce process will be highly dependent on the specific state laws regarding the division of assets. As you get ready to go through a divorce, it's...
Although there is no certain way to prevent fights, you can reduce the possibility of arguments occurring after your death. You should be transparent with your family and beneficiaries about what your estate plan is and whether you might adjust it over time. You...
All adults living in Oregon should undergo the estate planning process. This is is a necessity for not only determining who gets your assets but also to help ensure that your wishes are followed through on things like your medical treatment in the event you're...
In a divorce, an IRA is often one of the biggest marital assets. Even if the IRA is in one party's name, it is typically a marital asset to be divided as part of the case. In the state of Oregon, there are laws for how to split an IRA in a divorce. Dividing an IRA in...
Divorce can be challenging for any couple, but the process can be particularly complicated for millionaires. There are several assets to divide, so it's important to understand the intricacies of your finances before dissolving your marriage. You likely have executive...
When you die in Oregon, your beneficiaries will receive your estate according to the stipulations in your will. If everything goes as planned, future generations can use the assets that you accumulated during your lifetime. There's just one hitch: your beneficiaries...
When you want to divorce later on in life, there are a few different matters to consider compared to getting divorced at a younger age in Oregon. You need to consider how your retirement accounts will be divided as well as any properties you've acquired over the...
News reports tend to focus on negligent rideshare drivers who cause accidents. While such incidents may occur, these gig economy drivers can also find themselves the victims of car accidents in Oregon. Anyone who spends significant time on the road could face a...
One of the most valuable assets many couples in Oregon will discuss during the property division stage of a divorce is the family home. Whether you decide to keep it jointly, buy out your spouse or sell it and divide the profit, there are implications to each...
When the affluent go through marital problems and, eventually, pursue divorce, they initially go through the same legal steps as most average couples. They cover the same territories such as child support, child custody, spousal support/alimony and division of assets....
