by Holtey Brown Law | Aug 14, 2014 | Divorce, Legal Advice
Did you get served with divorce papers or see your spouse’s divorce notice in the newspaper? Don’t panic. Whether it was something you and your spouse had been discussing or it came as a surprise, seeing those divorce papers can be upsetting and overwhelming. Here’s...
by Holtey Brown Law | Apr 15, 2014 | General, Legal Advice
When you and your spouse begin to drift apart, you might start to consider steps you need to take to either reconcile or end the relationship. In particular, you may wonder what is most appropriate for your situation: divorce or legal separation? Definitions A...
by Holtey Brown Law | Mar 19, 2014 | Legal Advice
Going through a divorce can be as emotionally challenging as other life-changing events, such as the birth of a first child or serious illness or death of a loved one. Expect to experience many emotions as you move through the divorce process. We can offer general...
by Holtey Brown Law | Oct 22, 2013 | Legal Advice
The term “custody” has many different meanings in our world. It can be used to refer to whose home is the children’s primary residence, which parent has the most parenting time, or which parent has decision making authority. In the legal world, however, “custody” has...
by Holtey Brown Law | Sep 16, 2013 | Legal Advice
What do I do if I have been served divorce paperwork by my spouse, or I know he or she has filed or will file for divorce? You have only 30 days to Respond Once you have been served, you have 30 days to file a Response with the court. In a divorce action, this...
by Holtey Brown Law | Aug 15, 2012 | Legal Advice
What are the courts doing with Temporary Protective order of Restraint and Post Judgment Status Quo Orders? The answer is: whatever they want. Pursuant to ORS 107.139, entry of the TPOR and Status Quo are discretionary, and may be entered by the court if they so...
