Submitted By: Randall Poff On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Divorce and Children, Oregon
Submitted By: Randall Poff On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Divorce Basics, Oregon
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about getting a divorce in Oregon. For more information on Oregon divorce laws, see Dissolution of Marriage in Oregon. You can find lots of articles and information on how divorce works in The Divorce Process.
Submitted By: Randall Poff On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Divorce and Children, Oregon
If you are getting a divorce in Oregon, the court will decide child custody issues based on the best interests of the child. This article explains how judges apply this standard in Oregon. For more information on Oregon divorce laws, see Dissolution of Marriage in Oregon.
Submitted By: Randall Poff On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Before and after divorce, Oregon
I was divorced in Oregon five years ago, and now I've got a great job offer in New York. My divorce papers give me sole custody of the kids and give my ex visitation every other weekend.
Submitted By: Randall Poff On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Family Support, Oregon
Spousal support (or alimony, as it used to be called) isn't awarded in every Oregon divorce.
Alimony is money the court orders one spouse to pay to the other in a divorce. Alimony is actually an outdated term; it's now referred to as spousal support.
Submitted By: Randall Poff On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Credit and debt, Oregon
What's a bankruptcy? The U.S. Congress enacted the bankruptcy law to permit qualifying persons and firms to obtain relief from debts. Bankruptcy is federal law because bankruptcy is mentioned in the U.S. Constitution (although there are still wide variations from state to state).
I'm broke. Do I need a lawyer for this? Usually.