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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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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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Adoption Assistance Eligibility in Oregon
May 12th, 2021
Many children with special needs are in foster care as they wait for a family to provide them with a loving, stable, and permanent home. But families considering adoption might sometimes need additional financial support to help meet a child’s needs. Oregon’s Adoption Assistance Program is a state and federally funded program that offer…
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Categories: Adoption
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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Adoption Home Study Process
March 31st, 2021
The home study is an important part of the process for many adoptions. Depending on the type of adoption or adoption professional you choose, you may be required to do a home study using an Oregon-licensed home study provider. Be patient, as the home study can be a time-consuming process. Understanding what the home study involves, what information…
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Categories: Adoption
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
Independent Adoption in Oregon
February 23rd, 2021
For Oregonions interested in adoption, there are a variety of different options to consider. The process can be done through a private agency or the Oregon Department of Human Services. Adoption can also be done independently, without involving an adoption agency or the DHS. With an independent adoption, the birth parent(s) and adoptive parent(s) f…
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Sarah M. Litowich is a lifelong Oregonian with roots that stretch from rural eastern Oregon to the Willamette Valley. Those deep connections shaped her belief in hard work, honesty, and the importance of strong, lasting relationships—all values tha… Read More
