Can home equity that is established prior to marriage be excluded from the divisible value of the home?

Under Oregon law, there is a presumption of equal contribution. That presumption is rebuttable. There is Oregon caselaw that provides that...

How many years do you need to be married before a spouse is entitled to spousal support in the state of Oregon?

There is no limitation on the amount of time that you need to be married in order to request spousal support. The length of the marriage is only...

First, I would suggest that you consult an attorney with regard to the best manner for obtaining reimbursement for the medical expenses as the...

Me and my ex live in oregon my ex has custody of our children the 13 year old wants to live with me is this possibleor

A child does not have any input under Oregon law with regard to custody and/or parenting time while he/she is a minor. An attorney for the child or...

I would disagree with Mr. Harris' answer. A child does not have any input under Oregon law with regard to custody and/or parenting time while...

As a grandparent do I have legal rights to visitation w/o ever having legal custody or guardianship of the grandchildren?

Under Oregon law, specifically ORS 109.119, grandparents and other third party have certain rights. In general a biological parent has the right...

Annulment instead of Divorce??

It is unlikely that you can obtain an annulment under Oregon law unless your current husband will agree to submit to the court that he committed...

Can a education trust account be used in lieu of support for a child attending school

ORS 107.108(12) provides: (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, if a parent who is required to provide for the support or...

Does adultery constitute a violation of marriage aggreement and therefore have some influence over property division?

In the early 70s, Oregon removed the doctrine of fault from divorce proceedings. ORS 107.036(1). The court will not receive evidence of specific...

Is everything ok with my 21 month old?

If you are concerned about your child's well being, you should take your child to a doctor. Having separated parents is difficult on a child,...