by Chris Eggert | Feb 25, 2019 | Divorce, Family Law
At Eggert Law Firm, I advise my divorce and custody clients to back up their phone on a regular basis. It’s easy to do and will help your case. These days, most of us have some kind of smartphone and that phone has become the communications hub of our lives! We...
by Chris Eggert | Oct 11, 2018 | Bankruptcy
For most consumer debtors, there are only two choices for making a bankruptcy plan: Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. What’s the difference, and which is the best for you? That all depends on your particular circumstances. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a...
by Chris Eggert | Jun 12, 2018 | Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Relief
When preparing and filing a bankruptcy case, in most cases you will need to give your bankruptcy attorney some very important documents. Some of these will be needed before your case is filed, and others are needed shortly after. Before Your Case is Filed At a...
by Chris Eggert | Apr 19, 2018 | Divorce
With growing concerns of data safety, understand that if you are preparing to file for a divorce, or will be the subject of one, you should be thinking about your Facebook profile and social media platform profiles. It is important to keep in mind that your personal...
by Chris Eggert | Mar 15, 2018 | Divorce
In an Oregon divorce, property division is not always 50-50. How property gets divided is subject to numerous rules and court rulings, so it can get complicated. The starting point is figuring out what property is marital, and what is not marital. Oregon law presumes...
by Chris Eggert | Jul 19, 2017 | Family Law
This is second part of our blog post on What Courts Look at When Determining Custody in Oregon. If you missed our earlier post, here is a link to Part 1 of our Multiple Factors that play a role in the Court’s Custody Decisions. As we mentioned in our previous...
by Chris Eggert | Jul 10, 2017 | Family Law
In Oregon, a Court cannot order joint custody unless both parties agree to it, so if the parties cannot agree, how does a Court determine who should have sole custody? According to law, it is the policy of the State of Oregon to assure minor children have frequent and...
by Chris Eggert | Jun 23, 2017 | Family Law
Any parent should consider parenting time modifications when the current parenting plan is not working well. Here are some examples of when parenting time modifications should be considered: Your work schedule changes so that you cannot have the kids according to the...
by Chris Eggert | May 31, 2017 | Family Law
In Oregon, there are several types of child custody: sole legal custody, joint legal custody, split legal custody, and physical custody. Before we get into a discussion of the differences between the types of child custody, it is important to know what child custody...
by Chris Eggert | Feb 3, 2017 | Bankruptcy Relief, Court Room, Family Law
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...
