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Oregon Grandparent Visitation

Category: Divorce and Children, Oregon

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Oregon Divorce FAQs

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

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Oregon Child Custody FAQs

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.

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Oregon Life After Divorce FAQ's - Moving on and Moving Away

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.

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Oregon Alimony FAQs

Category: Family Support, Oregon

Spousal support (or alimony, as it used to be called) isn't awarded in every Oregon divorce. 

What is alimony?

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 Alimony is actually an outdated term; it's now referred to as spousal support. 

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Filing Bankruptcy in Oregon FAQ's

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.

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