Dissolution of Marriage: An Intel Employee’s Story
Intel is the world’s largest and highest valued semi-conductor chip company. Although headquartered in Santa Clara, California, its greatest workforce is located in Washington County, Oregon (known as the “silicon forest”). Intel employs over 17,000 people in Washington County and continues to expand its workforce here which makes it the [...]
Divorce Mediation is the way to go
Divorce Mediation is the way to go. So many divorcing couples are now opting to go through mediation at the very start of their divorce. There is a huge trend, especially with high asset families who do not want the courts getting involved in their very private financial matters. These [...]
Artificial Reproductive Technology (ART) Genetic material?
Many of our clients have created their children with the use of artificial reproductive technologies. Whether it be by a surrogate or invitro fertilization, remaining genetic material is something to be sure you address in your family law proceeding. Embryos Eggs Sperm All of this genetic material can now be [...]
Indefinite Spousal Support What is it? When might it end?
Indefinite spousal support can sound very scary for the person who will be paying spousal support. For the person receiving support, it may sound like it is permanent. But both parties need to understand that indefinite spousal support means "until something changes." What are some changes that could lead to [...]
Collaborative Law: Not as Easy as You Think!
Collaborative Law: Not as Easy as You Think I am so lucky to share space with collaborative law guru Tonya Alexander of Alexander Law PC. I think collaborative law appeals to divorcing couples because they believe that it gives them more control over the outcome of their divorce. As Tonya [...]
Spousal Support in Oregon–is there a new 20% rule of thumb?
There are no spousal support guidelines. If your divorce case ends up in Court, Judges are all a little different. Spousal support can vary in a wide range based upon the Judge you get. In the past few years attorneys have been trying out this 20% rule of thumb since [...]