Blogs 2015

4 Differences Between California and Oregon Divorce Laws

As a byproduct of our federalist form of government, where the power to legislate and govern is shared between the states and the federal government, divorce laws can actually vary drastically from state to state. Some people enter into a divorce with the presumption that it will always follow a predefined template and that their divorce will be the same as every other divorce they’ve heard of, ...

Infidelity and Divorce in Oregon

There are a number of issues that are often cited as reasons for a divorce. While Oregon may be a true “no-fault” divorce state, meaning no specific reason for a divorce can be cited or considered as the cause of the divorce, no one gets divorced without any cause. Some of the most commonly cited causes for divorce include lack of communication, basic incompatibility, money issues, and of course, ...

New Faces at Landerholm Law!

It’s been a busy year here at Landerholm Law. Since 2015 is nearly over, we thought that this would be a good time to introduce the seven new employees who have joined us in the past year. Big things are happening around here, and we couldn’t be more excited to have the additional help. Jack Dekovich From a very early age, Jack knew that he wanted to be a helping professional – so much so that he ...

Oregon Divorce: Understanding the Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)

In any divorce, the division of assets can be one of the most challenging, complex, and emotionally trying aspects you will face. Often, dividing assets leads to major disagreements over what each spouse should be awarded, which only serves to exacerbate feelings of anger and grief regarding the end of the marriage. One particularly tricky type of asset to divide is a retirement account. Not only ...