Leaving the Family Home During Divorce

Oregon Divorce Frequently Asked Questions No information below should be relied upon as formal legal advice. These answers should not be used in place of a personal consultation with a qualified lawyer. Does it matter whether I leave the family home during my Oregon divorce? Many clients ask if they can or

Filing First For Divorce In Oregon

Oregon Divorce Frequently Asked Questions No information below should be relied upon as formal legal advice. These answers should not be used in place of a personal consultation with a qualified lawyer. Does it make a difference who files for divorce first in Oregon? There is a pervasive belief that a person

Statutory Restraining Order In Oregon

Oregon Divorce Frequently Asked Questions No information below should be relied upon as formal legal advice. These answers should not be used in place of a personal consultation with a qualified lawyer. What is the statutory restraining order I have heard about during a divorce in Oregon? The filing of a divorce

Serving Divorce Papers In Oregon

Oregon Divorce Frequently Asked Questions No information below should be relied upon as formal legal advice. These answers should not be used in place of a personal consultation with a qualified lawyer How does the process of serving divorce papers in Oregon work? The divorce begins when the Petitioner serves the Respondent

Oregon Divorce Waiting Period

Oregon Divorce Frequently Asked Questions No information below should be relied upon as formal legal advice. These answers should not be used in place of a personal consultation with a qualified lawyer. I have heard there is a waiting period before a divorce is granted in Oregon. Is that true? Oregon previously

Can my ex keep their wedding ring after divorce?

Generally property, assets, and debts acquired during an Oregon marriage are part of the “marital estate” subject to division by the court. Since 2005, however, items that are clearly gifts and personal in nature have been treated differently. The 2005 case of Mallorie and Mallorie, 200 Or App 204, 222 (2005) changed

Temporary Support During Oregon Divorce

Oregon Divorce Frequently Asked Questions No information below should be relied upon as formal legal advice. These answers should not be used in place of a personal consultation with a qualified lawyer. Is there any way to get help from the court while the divorce is pending? Temporary support during Oregon divorces

Dating During Divorce In Oregon

Oregon Divorce Frequently Asked Questions No information below should be relied upon as formal legal advice. These answers should not be used in place of a personal consultation with a qualified lawyer. Is it OK to date while my Oregon divorce is pending? Answers about dating during divorce in Oregon. Dating during

Oregon Child Custody Factors

Oregon Divorce Frequently Asked Questions No information below should be relied upon as formal legal advice. These answers should not be used in place of a personal consultation with a qualified lawyer. What are the child custody factors in Oregon? Oregon law directs that the court consider the following factors when deciding

Parenting Time In Oregon

Oregon Divorce Frequently Asked Questions No information below should be relied upon as formal legal advice. These answers should not be used in place of a personal consultation with a qualified lawyer. How does parenting time in Oregon work? Is it the same as “visitation?” The court will usually approve any parenting