Often, no. Communication is vital to a successful relationship with your attorney. While not every detail about your marriage or situation is always completely relevant to your representation, it’s very important that you feel comfortable disclosing information to your attorney. Also providing more information rather than less can help your attorney with your case. Experienced […]
Divorce Law and Lawyers
What type of documentation does an attorney need to help someone enforce an order?
Communication records – whether they’re emails, letters, or texts – are not preferred because it’s hard to get those from the source, they don’t have a timestamp generally. Receipts are very important, invoices are very important, proof of payment is very important. All of those things would be helpful to seek enforcement. Ultimately when an […]
Does fault ever play a role in asset division in Oregon?
Both Oregon and Washington are no-fault divorce states, as are most states in the United States. There are just a couple of states that allow fault. But when you talk about gambling and an affair, they’re actually two different things. Gambling is an addiction like drug abuse and other things like that, and typically if […]
What’s the difference between Oregon’s and Washington’s distribution of assets based on community property rules?
Washington and Oregon are two different states and have two different rules about division of assets. Washington is a community property state, which means that Washington will look at separate property of each spouse in a divorce case and it will look at the marital community property. Oftentimes in Washington, you’re going to have tracing. […]
What is the legal definition of domestic violence, and how can a lawyer help to protect a victim?
Domestic violence is defined by N.J.S. 2C: 25-10, which sets forth various acts that could constitute an act of domestic violence. For instance, homicide, assault, terroristic threat, kidnapping, criminal restraint, false imprisonment, sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, loudness, criminal mischief, burglary, harassment, stalking, robbery, and coercion. The newest act, which is not part of the […]
What questions should somebody ask when choosing a divorce lawyer?
Two important questions that an individual should ask during a consultation with a prospective divorce attorney are: how long have they been practicing solely in the field of divorce, and what types of cases do they typically handle? Many divorce lawyers develop a specialization in a particular type of case, and if your case does […]
When would you need to appoint an attorney for the children?
That’s a very unique issue attorneys for children have more and more these days. A court in Oregon is required to appoint an attorney for a child during their parents’ divorce if the child writes a letter and requests an attorney. It’s mandatory in that case. In other cases, if one parent asks for an […]
Do mediators who are also lawyers provide legal advice?
Mediators who are also lawyers will not give either party legal advice nor are they being retained to do so. The mediator is neutral. The mediator’s role is not to render a decision but to bring the parties to a mutually agreeable settlement. While parties are not required to be represented by attorneys in order […]
What qualifications should someone look for when choosing a divorce lawyer?
You should choose an attorney who has substantial experience in representing clients in litigation, mediation, arbitration, and collaborative areas of family and matrimonial law. An attorney who has dedicated their career to family law enables the client to obtain the benefit of a wealth of experience in not only litigating cases, but also in settling […]
If an older person is considering divorce, what should they look for in an attorney?
They need to look for an attorney who has a fair amount of experience dealing in grey divorce or divorce in the golden years. A good competent attorney can identify property and debt, talk about alimony, and, even if there is still a teenager or minor child involved, discuss visitation and child support. The attorney’s […]
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