Spousal Support (Alimony) Basics
When a married couple gets a divorce, the court may award “alimony” or spousal support to one of the former spouses, based either on an agreement between
Can a court order alimony payments after divorce or separation?
by FreeAdvice staff During the process of dissolving your marriage, the court may order you to pay alimony payments after the divorce is final. Payments are
How to represent yourself in a divorce
How to represent yourself in divorce proceedings explained. Since 1st April 2013, legal aid is no longer available for the majority of divorce cases and
How to Represent Yourself in a Divorce Court without a Lawyer
Judge Lynn Toler offers her perspective on some common mistakes she’s seen unrepresented people make and a few tips on how to take the edge
10 Tips for Representing Yourself in Your Divorce
We oftentimes receive a call or question from someone who wants to know if they can represent themselves in a divorce. The answer is “yes.”
WHEN CAN THE OFFICE OF RECOVERY SERVICES (“ORS”) COLLECT ALIMONY?
December 6, 2017 Arnold Wadsworth Coggins This issue causes a lot of heartache because ORS does not uniformly implement its regulations. Implementation often depends on
Getting a Temporary Restraining Order When Filing for Divorce
By Joseph Pandolfi, Retired Judge Find out whether a temporary restraining order could be helpful in your divorce. There’s no question about it–divorce can bring out the
ORS 107.095 and Provisions Before Judgment in Divorce Cases
n Oregon, a divorce proceeding eventually culminates in a final judgment. At that point, property is distributed, custody and visitation rights of the children are determined,
Domestic Violence: Orders of Protection and Restraining Orders
Survivors of domestic violence have several civil and criminal protection or restraining order options to protect themselves from further abuse. Although these orders won’t necessarily
Alimony Is An Outdated Legal Obligation For Millennials Today
DhrishniFollow Jul 13, 2018 Let’s start with the basics, what is spousal support? Spousal support is a payment made by one ex-spouse to the other,
Divorcing Women: Here's What You Need to Know About ATROs
Forbes WomanI write for women going through financially complex divorces. Mention the words “restraining order,” and most people think you’re referring to circumstances involving physical
Is there a way to stop ORS from taking child support directly out of my pay checks?
August 14, 2017 QUESTION: Is there a way to stop ORS from taking child support directly out of my pay checks? For the first 10
How To Modify a Child Support Agreement
By Lina Guillen, Attorney Child support laws vary by state, but most courts need a compelling reason to change an existing order. Continue reading to learn more.
Alimony: What Do I Need to Know Before Divorce?
Learn about how alimony works and what to expect before filing for divorce. If you’re facing a divorce, you’ll have to face reality: Alimony payments—also
Can ORS Lower My Child Support?
When parties are divorced or subject to a separation order in Utah, the Decree of Divorce or Separation Order will identify the child support obligation
5 Tips for Effectively Negotiating a Child Support Adjustment
Posted on January 09, 2014 02:38pm Often, after an order of child support is entered, it is necessary to have the amount of support adjusted.
How To Modify a Child Support Agreement
By Lina Guillen, Attorney Child support laws vary by state, but most courts need a compelling reason to change an existing order. Continue reading to learn more.
5 Tips for Effectively Negotiating a Child Support Adjustment
Posted on January 09, 2014 02:38pm Often, after an order of child support is entered, it is necessary to have the amount of support adjusted.