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Single Parent Adoption in Oregon
August 10th, 2021
Adoption can be the most fulfilling experience a person has in their lifetime. However, if you are unmarried and single, you may be wondering whether you are eligible to adopt a child. In Oregon, families are diverse, and you can adopt whether you are single, married, or in a domestic partnership. Applicants for adoption are not considered based on…
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Categories: Adoption
Divorce Property Division: Who Gets Property After a Divorce?
July 15th, 2021
Property division is often one of the most contentious issues in any divorce. For many divorcing spouses, divorce property division isn’t only a financial matter, but it can also be an emotional one. Importantly, all marital property must be distributed between the spouses in a judgment of dissolution of marriage. If the spouses cannot reach an a…
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Categories: Divorce
What's the Difference Between Separation and Divorce?
June 24th, 2021
Whether you and your spouse decide to separate or divorce, ending a marriage is never easy. It’s critical to fully understand your legal rights and options to determine if legal separation or dissolving your marriage would be best for your situation. It may seem like there is not much of a difference between separation and divorce, but they a…
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Categories: Divorce
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Divorce
June 4th, 2021
Going through a divorce can be overwhelming, and the litigation process can only intensify the stress you may already be feeling. By divorcing using an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) method, you may be able to work out child support, custody, alimony, and property division issues outside of court while keeping tension at a minimum. Alternativ…
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Categories: Divorce
The Collaborative Divorce Process
April 19th, 2021
If you’re considering divorce, litigation is not the only option to end your marriage. In fact, you may be able to divide assets, resolve child support issues, and reach an agreement concerning custody without ever stepping foot into a courtroom. Collaborative divorce is becoming an increasingly common way for divorcing couples to work out th…
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Categories: Divorce
Best of Willamette Valley, Family Law
April 5th, 2021
Last year we were grateful that you all voted for Litowich Law as your favorite Family Law firm in the Willamette Valley. Voting season is upon us again and we ask that you please click the voting button and vote for us again. You can vote once per day. Your vote means a lot to us! Select “Services” and then “Family Law” and…
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What Happens if You Die Without a Will
March 19th, 2021
If you die without a will, it is referred to as dying “intestate.” When this happens, assets will be distributed based on Oregon intestacy laws. This means that the courts will decide what will happen to your property, as well as who will supervise the distribution of your assets. Because there is no guarantee that the state’s laws will coinc…
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Categories: Estate Planning
Co-Parenting in a World of Technology
February 3rd, 2021
Co-parenting through a divorce can be challenging during the best of times. The stress and uncertainty we are all dealing with as the global health crisis continues only highlights our need for some control and stability in our lives. Even with COVID-19 limiting many activities, kids today are still busy and often over-scheduled. Thankfully, there…
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Divorce Day: Transitioning to a New Life Phase
January 22nd, 2021
The first Monday after New Year’s Day has earned the name “Divorce Day” because it is when many spouses start looking for divorce attorneys. Divorce attorneys in the U.S. and abroad, as well as Google search, see a significant surge of divorce inquiries on the first working Monday in January. Some spouses are seeking a fresh start in the new…
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Categories: Divorce
Requirements for Creating a Will in Oregon
December 22nd, 2020
A will is a written set of instructions that explains how you want your property distributed after your death. Creating a will allows you to decide who will manage your money and other property after you die and how it will be distributed. It also communicates your wishes about the care of your children, if they are minors or are disabled. Another…
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Categories: Estate Planning
Salem attorney Sarah M. Litowich is an Oregonian through and through, with roots in rural eastern Oregon and the Willamette Valley. She is grateful for these deep Oregon roots because she learned the value of hard work and building and maintaining st… Read More
