In high conflict custody and parenting time cases, the court may appoint an attorney to represent the children. Read our latest blog post to learn more about when this occurs, the two types of representation (advocacy vs. best interests), and how the process varies by county.
https://www.brittle-law.com/when-are-attorneys-for-children-useful-necessary-and-does-that-vary-by-county/
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When are attorneys for children useful/necessary and does that vary by county? | Portland, Oregon Family Law Attorneys and Divorce Lawyers
Curious about what you should consider when selling real estate in the midst of your divorce? Our Senior Associate Heidi Sherman spoke with local realtor John Hatch of Hatch Homes about some of the common questions that come up for divorcing parties, including the difference between a comparative market analysis and an appraisal, how to prepare your home for sale, and the impact of COVID-19 on home sales in the Portland-metropolitan area. Visit our blog to watch their recorded conversations!
https://www.brittle-law.com/real-estate-considerations-for-an-oregon-divorce/
Real Estate Considerations for an Oregon Divorce | Portland, Oregon Family Law Attorneys and Divorce Lawyers
In the midst of a divorce, one of the terms that is often negotiated is which parent will be entitled to claim the children as dependents. Senior Associate Attorney Heidi Sherman and tax attorney Jonathan Mishkin met to discuss how the Tax Cuts & Job Act impacted the “dependency exemption.” Watch their conversation on our blog!
https://www.brittle-law.com/claiming-the-children-as-dependents-in-an-oregon-divorce/
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Claiming the children as dependents in an Oregon divorce | Portland, Oregon Family Law Attorneys and Divorce Lawyers
On January 1, 2019, the federal tax code changed the treatment of spousal support/alimony with the introduction of the Tax Cuts & Job Act. This legislation has changed how divorcing parties negotiate support payments, both at the time of the original judgment and also in the event of a support modification.
Our Senior Associate, Heidi Sherman, spoke with tax attorney Jonathan Mishkin about what clients should know about this legislation, including how divorcing parties can consider creative options for how they might structure agreements that differ from traditional spousal supports. Watch the video discussion to learn more!
https://www.brittle-law.com/spousal-support-payments-in-oregon/
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Spousal Support Payments in Oregon | Portland, Oregon Family Law Attorneys and Divorce Lawyers
Have you wondered what the CARES Act does for Oregon families, and how you might be impacted by the Act during your divorce? Our Senior Associate, Heidi Sherman, spoke with tax attorney Jonathan Mishkin about what clients should know about this legislation, including how the IRS views benefits received under the Act. Watch the video discussion to learn more!
https://www.brittle-law.com/what-is-the-cares-act-and-how-does-it-affect-oregon-families/
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What is the CARES Act and how does it affect Oregon families? | Portland, Oregon Family Law Attorneys and Divorce Lawyers
Struggling with a vaguely-written parenting plan, or a plan that no longer works for your family? Read our latest blog post by Senior Associate Heidi Sherman, focused on developing a detailed parenting plan to avoid conflict between parents.
https://www.brittle-law.com/parenting-plans-tips-for-reducing-conflict-with-detailed-plans-and-senate-bill-356/
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Parenting Plans – Tips for Reducing Conflict with Detailed Plans (and Senate Bill 356) | Portland, Oregon Family Law Attorneys and Divorce Lawyers
For divorcing parents, one of the first questions asked is "How and what do we tell the kids?" Jill Brittle spoke with local psychologist Dr. Lisa Gabardi about this very important question. Parents should consider the location, timing, and amount of information shared when talking to their children about this big topic. Listen to their conversation in this video on our blog to learn more.
https://www.brittle-law.com/talking-to-children-about-divorce/
Talking to Children About Divorce | Portland, Oregon Family Law Attorneys and Divorce Lawyers
Communicating with a coparent, particularly one who is a high conflict individual, can be challenging for parents. Jill Brittle spoke with Dr. Lisa Gabardi to learn tips for effective communication, including how to treat conversations like a "business meeting" to manage tone and expectations. Listen to their conversation in this video on our blog!
https://www.brittle-law.com/communication-tips-for-coparents/
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Communication Tips for Coparents | Portland, Oregon Family Law Attorneys and Divorce Lawyers
Clients often ask us for practical advice about how to write emails to their co-parent about child-related matters, so the emails will be better-received by the other parent. Jill Brittle spoke with Dr. Lisa Gabardi to learn tips about tone and content of emails. Listen to their conversation in this video on our blog!
https://www.brittle-law.com/emailing-your-coparent/
Emailing Your Coparent | Portland, Oregon Family Law Attorneys and Divorce Lawyers
Going through a divorce or high-conflict custody case is often very stressful for parties. Add to that the accompanying grief around the loss of a primary relationship, and you have a situation where parents struggle to maintain their emotional equilibrium. Practicing self-care is vitally important during these moments. Partner Jill Brittle spoke with Dr. Lisa Gabardi about how parties can prioritize self-care while navigating through the legal system. Listen to their conversation on our blog!
https://www.brittle-law.com/divorce-adjustment-and-coping/
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Divorce Adjustment and Coping | Portland, Oregon Family Law Attorneys and Divorce Lawyers
