Jeffrey Johnson has written novels and movies in addition to legal analyses of eminent domain and immigration law. His experience in writing engaging fiction makes him uniquely capable of making the most dry and academic legal topics interesting (or.
Jeffrey Johnson, J.D. Deputy Legal EditorJeffrey Johnson has written novels and movies in addition to legal analyses of eminent domain and immigration law. His experience in writing engaging fiction makes him uniquely capable of making the most dry and academic legal topics interesting (or.
Written By Jeffrey Johnson, J.D. Deputy Legal EditorJeffrey Johnson has written novels and movies in addition to legal analyses of eminent domain and immigration law. His experience in writing engaging fiction makes him uniquely capable of making the most dry and academic legal topics interesting (or.
Jeffrey Johnson, J.D. Deputy Legal EditorJeffrey Johnson has written novels and movies in addition to legal analyses of eminent domain and immigration law. His experience in writing engaging fiction makes him uniquely capable of making the most dry and academic legal topics interesting (or.
Deputy Legal EditorAdam has resided at the intersection of legal and journalism for two decades. An award-winning journalist and legal strategist, he’s covered high-profile trials in Florida. After law school, Adam and spent two years clerking for a U.S. District Co.
Adam has resided at the intersection of legal and journalism for two decades. An award-winning journalist and legal strategist, he’s covered high-profile trials in Florida. After law school, Adam and spent two years clerking for a U.S. District Co.
Adam has resided at the intersection of legal and journalism for two decades. An award-winning journalist and legal strategist, he’s covered high-profile trials in Florida. After law school, Adam and spent two years clerking for a U.S. District Co.
Adam has resided at the intersection of legal and journalism for two decades. An award-winning journalist and legal strategist, he’s covered high-profile trials in Florida. After law school, Adam and spent two years clerking for a U.S. District Co.
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Each state has its own set of divorce laws, and knowing the specific laws and rules for ending a marriage in your home state is invaluable. Oregon divorce laws are similar to other states’ laws, but there are some distinct differences that are important to consider.
For example, did you know that Oregon is one of the only states that looks at property you owned before you were married when dividing property during a divorce? If you owned a lot of property prior to a marriage, this aspect of Oregon law is definitely worth considering.
You will find out more about Oregon’s divorce laws and the steps necessary to file for divorce in this article. We’ve even included answers to some frequently asked questions about Oregon divorce laws.
Oregon divorces are either contested or uncontested. The difference, as you may have gathered, is that when there are issues that you and your spouse can’t agree on, you’re going to have a contested divorce.
If you can agree on all the issues between you, then you can get an uncontested divorce. These are generally quicker and less expensive.
Even more quick and cheap is the special Short-Form Summary Dissolution. This allows you to get divorced without requiring even a court appearance. In order to get a Short-Form Summary Dissolution, you must meet all the requirements:
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