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Divorce & Family Law Insights
How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation in Oregon
In Oregon, divorcing couples can participate in mediation in order to negotiate and establish the terms of their divorce. It’s helpful to locate the necessary paperwork, set goals, and feel comfortable with your mediator so that the process can proceed smoothly.
Parenting Time and Child Custody Guidelines for Oregon Parents
Parenting in the time of COVID-19 can be complicated, especially when it comes to parenting time and child custody matters. Through collaboration and honest communication, divorced parents can continue to support their children during this challenging time.
How to Prevent Financial Arguments From Pushing You Towards Divorce in Oregon
While financial issues do not directly lead to divorce, arguments overspending habits and debt can erode a marriage over time. By putting a prenuptial agreement in place and maintaining open communication with your partner about financial matters, you can minimize marital conflict.
Here’s Why the Oregon Divorce Rate Fell in 2020
While many experts predicted that the pandemic would cause the divorce rate to skyrocket, it appears that the opposite is happening. Oregon’s divorce filings have fallen by 12 percent, as many couples are expressing a greater appreciation for their spouse during this unstable time.
LGBTQ Divorce: Why Gay Couples are Less Likely to Divorce Than Lesbian Couples
New data indicates that lesbian marriages are more likely to end in divorce than gay marriages. Experts are looking for explanations for this phenomenon, especially as women tend to be the instigators of divorce in heterosexual marriages as well.
Determining Pet Custody in an Oregon Divorce
Although many of us consider pets to be treasured family members, Oregon laws view pets as property in divorce proceedings. Divorcing pet owners may be able to negotiate a pet custody agreement through mediation.
