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A divorce can cause many types of stress in a Portland resident’s life. They may have concerns about where they will live, and they may worry about what will happen to their kids when their marital relationship ends. For many divorcing parties, having enough money to...
Many Portland area residents have taken the time to create their estate plan. But there are still many who haven’t given estate planning a second thought. There are many reasons why an estate plan is important for almost everyone, regardless of age. And with so many...
Most Oregonians accept the premise that life is unpredictable, and many of these same people understand that life after a divorce can be extremely unpredictable. The unpredictability factor rises sharply for a divorced couple with young children. A couple may have...
While the saying goes that it takes a village to raise a child, parents in Oregon expect to be the one doing the raising. In some matters; however, it may be determined that a biological parents is not suitable to raise a child. In these cases, a guardianship may be...
When a loved one dies, they often leave behind a will detailing what their wishes are. Wills are important estate planning tools that allow a person to divide up their assets exactly how they want. But sometimes a will reveal doesn’t go as planned and a beneficiary...
Property division can be one of the most stressful aspects of a divorce, and most couples wonder what assets they will have at the end of their marriage. For business owners, those questions may extend to the businesses that they have dedicated their money and effort...
Adoption is a beautiful way to complete your family. However, our clients often have questions about this complex process, as well as about how the adoptive relationships could potentially interact with an uncertain future, i.e. in the legal areas of divorce, estate...
The purpose of writing a will is to express your wishes to your loved ones, as well as the probate court that will handle your estate. That way, they do not have to guess at what you might have wanted after you die. It is not only important that you write your will...
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. ...
