The first meeting with a divorce attorney can be daunting, but fortunately, there are ways to prepare for your initial consultation.…

One statistic tossed around frequently is that 50% of all marriages end in divorce. The number varies a bit, but the gist is that roughly half of weddings have a corresponding divorce waiting.  As ubiquitous as this figure is, many just accept it as fact. But is the legend of the 50% divorce rate real or a myth? Has the…

Once in place, it’s difficult to modify child support orders. That’s not to say it’s impossible, but it isn’t an easy road.…

One of our favorite traditions is watching movies with the old man. Following that line of thinking, here are some of our favorites to watch with the big guy on holidays or just because.…

Divorce is usually a time of great upheaval. It may absolutely be the right decision, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. In a relatively short span, your entire life changes, and it can be a frightening, uncertain experience. And not to add fuel to the fire, but here are some scary divorce facts to be aware of. 10 Scary Divorce…

Divorce is a huge undertaking. Depending on the situation, it can be a long, in-depth process full of forms, hearings, meetings, and more. While no two cases are ever identical, and no single recommendations fit every situation, there various ways to prepare for divorce. Some of these are simple and may sound obvious. Others may be less intuitive. What they…

When it comes to disputes over custody, the court places the best interests of the children above all other concerns. That’s the general rule. This includes parental preference and convenience. Given this stance, it’s easy to imagine how criminal charges might impact child custody battles. If they come into play, however, they often have a substantial influence on the way…

A parenting evaluation is a formal investigation to assess the parenting skills of the parties involved to determine the primary caregiver.…

Countless factors contribute to the end of a marriage. Every situation unfolds differently, but drugs and alcohol too often play into divorce. Hugely detrimental to relationships, the question remains of how substance abuse impacts divorce. Addiction to alcohol, prescription pills, illegal drugs, and more affects millions of people and often has a catastrophic effect on families. Beyond personal problems, substance…

Ending a marriage sounds harrowing and dramatic. It can get complicated. We often field questions from people asking how to divorce in Oregon.…