Portland Family Law And Estate Planning Law Blog

Getting along with an ex is not easy. After all, there is a reason he or she is an ex. However, if you have children, putting aside your differences for their sake can result in less stress for everyone.  According to Parents Magazine, shared physical custody occurs...

Many people marry on an equal financial footing or have few assets and liabilities when they marry, so signing a prenuptial agreement never crosses their mind. Some circumstances that crop up after the wedding may set the financial balance of your relationship askew. ...

You may find yourself in a situation where the court appoints you as a guardian for someone else. This might happen when an adult can no longer take care of him or herself or for minor children whose parents can no longer take care of them. In either case, there are...

Starting and growing a family business takes years of dedication, hard work and financial resources. Without an estate plan addressing the issue of business succession, your spouse or children may inherit the company under Oregon's default probate law. This may seem...

Many couples take trips together from time to time, whether they have a large family with many kids living at home, do not have any kids or have adult children who now live on their own. These vacations often help restore a couple's sense of love and even help some...

Divorce is a difficult and emotional experience. For those not familiar with the details of divorce, it may also be frightening. Gaining some background on divorce may help you find a way through a tough situation.  Oregon is one of many states that does not require a...

Putting a legal end to marriage takes a basic understanding of the elements that go into the process. If you and your spouse have children, the stakes are higher.  A commonly misunderstood component of divorce is child custody. While you may have a concept of this,...

Estate planning in Oregon is an ongoing process. Creating the necessary documents is just the first step. Circumstances can change over time, potentially rendering the initial plan unfulfillable. For example, heirs and beneficiaries may predecease the testator,...

Minor children need someone in their lives who takes care of them and provides for them. Sometimes, their parents are unable to do this. This is when the state needs to step in and find someone who is suitable to take care of the children. There are two ways this may...

As bad as a prenup may sound, it is one of the tools that helps to protect the financial wellbeing of families. As described in the online magazine HERMONEY, a prenuptial agreement is the heart of a contract signed before marriage. It provides a guideline on how to...