Oftentimes one of the more contentious issues in a divorce is the issue of spousal support, also known as “alimony”. This may be because people don’t want to pay support or they feel like they’re owed a lot more support. However, it might also be because there are no clear [...]
More and more couples who are in their 50s and older are getting divorced. Perhaps covid-19 has had a part to play, I’m not sure. I have been seeing many people for Initial Planning Sessions who have been married for 25 years or more and are divorcing. Oftentimes I hear [...]
It's scary and confusing. You are kind of in shock. You wish it wasn't happening. You have been working hard. Staying late, coming home late, and getting up to do it all over again. Your job pays for all the bills. Your family has a nice home, the kids have [...]
Beaverton, Oregon family lawyer and mediator on divorce, Laura Schantz, was interviewed by Divorce Magazine and asked her thoughts on the various aspects of divorce mediation and issues that may arise during the process. Click below for the audio of the podcast, or read the full transcript below. What happens [...]
1. Does it matter if my spouse is cheating on me? Both Oregon and Washington are no fault divorce states. This means that it will not affect your case if you prove to the Judge that your spouse was cheating on you and thus at fault for the divorce. The [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Many of my clients ask me when is it ok to move out of the family home? Is it ok to leave the kids? Is it ok to take the kids? How will I have money to rent an apartment? Do I have to help pay the mortgage on the [...]
