Remember that this is usually your first and only time to impress the judge or jury. You want to dress appropriately! It is important to look neat, clean, and professional. I often tell clients to dress as though they were going to a job interview. It’s not required...
There are only a few circumstances where it could make sense to do your own divorce without a divorce attorney. If your marriage was short term, you have no substantial assets (including real property or retirement accounts), you have no minor children, and you get...
In any type of case hiring an attorney is an important decision. Finding the right Divorce Attorney or Custody Lawyer is no exception. It is crucial that you have a consultation with an attorney to learn about your options, but also to be sure that the lawyer is...
In Oregon, child custody and visitation are related but different concepts. A parent can have full custodial rights, but limited visitation. Or, a parent can have a massive amount of visitation but limited custody rights. What’s the difference? What is Child...
I’ve got my own catchphrase that I use when my kids get worried about how things are going – “Dad’s got it dialed in!” It’s not just funny; it puts the kids at ease because they know I’m going to help get them through it all OK. I’ll probably never really tell any of...
If you are obligated to pay child support and have reached an agreement with the parent receiving support to stop enforcement of the monthly payments, it is important that you obtain legal assistance to make sure the proper paperwork is filed. I was prompted to write...
