It’s moving day. You’re moving from Portland to Eugene to start a new job and be closer to your boyfriend of 3 months. The truck is packed, the kids are in their car seats, your moving checklist is complete, and it’s time to start a new life and a new job in Eugene. One small problem, you forgot to notify your ex-husband, and father of the kids, that you were moving. Surely it’s just a … Read more
Mar 27, 2012
Prenuptial Agreements and Estate Planning
Prenuptial agreements are valid and enforceable in Oregon. We frequently advise clients to have a prenuptial agreement in place if they have children from a prior relationship or this marriage will not be their first. Also, if the parties have significant separately owned assets acquired before their marriage they may want to consider having a prenuptial agreement in place. … Read more
Dec 30, 2011
No Shark Fin Soup for You: Recent Changes to Oregon Laws
Possessors of shark fins, you now have one day (if you read this on December 30, 2011, to sell, trade or distribute any shark fins that you have in your possession. After December 31, 2011 you will no longer be able to sell, trade or distribute shark fins in Oregon without a license. California has enacted a similar law. After December 31, 2011, you also cannot possess shark fins in Oregon – unless you acquired … Read more
May 17, 2011
Is a Divorce Judgment the Final Step in a Divorce?
At the conclusion of a divorce the last person that you want to talk with is an attorney to discuss your estate planning. However, such a discussion is necessary to avoid unintended consequences and expensive litigation in the event you pass away.… Read more
Mar 30, 2011
Death during a Divorce
In Oregon, a couple is married until the death of one spouse or a judge signs, and the court enters, a formal judgment dissolving the couple’s marriage. Up until the occurrence of one of these events, the parties are considered married. Contested divorces generally revolve around who gets what property. Consequently, when an individual going through a divorce dies during the divorce the question becomes two parts, “what happens to the divorce and who gets … Read more
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