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Types of Spousal Support

November 15th, 2025
Posted By
Sarah M. Litowich
Spousal support can be crucial to help ensure a financially dependent spouse’s needs are met after divorce. While every case is different, and each spouse’s circumstances are unique, Oregon law allows for several types of spousal support. Notably, support is not automatically ordered in a divorce case. Courts consider a variety of factors to de… Read More
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Can I Enforce a Spousal Support Order?

July 25th, 2025
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Sarah M. Litowich
Divorce can have a significant economic impact on both parties — especially on a spouse who financially relied on the other during the marriage. While spousal support can be crucial to ensure a lower-earning spouse’s financial needs are met during or after divorce, the paying spouse may not always comply with their court-ordered obligation. In… Read More
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What to Know About Spousal Support in Oregon

October 4th, 2024
Posted By
Sarah M. Litowich
If you are going through a divorce or legal separation and spousal support is an issue, it’s crucial to be aware of your rights. Commonly referred to as “alimony,” spousal support is payment made to the lower-earning spouse after divorce to help maintain the financial status quo. A spouse of either gender can make a request for spousal suppor… Read More
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