What Is An Incorporated Settlement Agreement In Divorce?

Posted on 27 July 2016

When dealing with divorce agreements and settlements, you will likely come across the terms "merged" and "incorporated." What exactly does "incorporated" mean when dealing with a settlement agreement? Here's all you need to know to help you discuss your options with your lawyer. Becoming Part of the Divorce Decree Incorporated settlement agreements become part of the divorce decree. It can be enforced at a later point in the proceedings. Those who don't follow through with these parts of the agreement can be held in contempt of court. [Read More]

Should You Give Someone Your Power Of Attorney? Four Common Questions

Posted on 6 July 2016

You may be thinking about what would happen if you were mentally or physically incapacitated. This can happen because you are getting older, experiencing a medical condition that is chronic, or worried about an unexpected accident. The best way to prepare yourself is to designate somebody with the power of attorney. This is a legal professional, friend, or family member that you trust to make decisions for you while incapacitated. Here are 3 questions you may have about giving this power to somebody. [Read More]

Time Limits For Wrongful Death Lawsuits In Oregon

Posted on 23 June 2016

If you plan on pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit in the state of Oregon, it is vital that you talk to a lawyer right away about your legal options. There are statutes of limitations in place that make it essential that you don't delay starting the legal process. Here is how the statute of limitations generally works in wrongful death lawsuits in the state of Oregon. It's About The Incident Date, Not The Death Date [Read More]

Are You Seriously Considering Local Or International Adoption? What To Know

Posted on 3 June 2016

Have you and your spouse decided that you want to adopt a child that needs a home and care for them for a lifetime, but you aren't sure where you should get started? There are many private and public adoption programs that will try to win you over, to help place the children they have waiting for homes. There are a lot of things to consider, and meeting with a lawyer is important if you want to get this process started. [Read More]

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Going through a divorce? what do you do now?

Unfortunately, divorce is a very common occurrence these days. When I married my ex-husband 15 years ago, I never even considered the fact that we could some day get divorced, but we did. It can be hard to get through the legal issues when you are dealing with the emotional wreckage that comes with a divorce. That is why it is so important to hire an attorney to take care of all the legalities of the divorce. Having been through the divorce process, I had a plethora of information jotted here and there and I have compiled it all into one site to help others who are going through a divorce get through it much easier.