Baseball Movies Halloween Movies Thanksgiving Movies Father’s Day Movies Baseball Movies We may not have an MLB team in Portland yet, but that doesn’t mean we’re not fans. One of our favorite traditions is watching movies with the old man. Following that line of thinking, here are some of our favorite baseball movies to watch with the big guy. Field of Dreams 1989’s Field of Dreams is tailor-made for Father’s Day. When a mysterious voice compels an Iowa farmer (Kevin Costner) to build a baseball diamond in the middle of a cornfield, it kicks off a saga that’s more about fathers and sons than i ..read more

TV and movie fathers may be (generally) fictional, but they can still teach us a lot about what it means to be a parent. There are great movie dads you admire, those you use as examples of what not to do, and others you respect for their ability to grow. There are classic examples of the nuclear family, like Ward Cleaver in Leave It to Beaver. You have funny, over-the-top dads, like Clark Griswold in the Vacation movies. Darker examples, like Liam Neeson in the Taken films, demonstrate the great lengths parents are willing to go to for their children. The question, “What does fatherhood look l ..read more

During divorce and breakups, child custody battles often become heated and contentious affairs. In some situations in Oregon, the court issues temporary orders lasting the duration of a case. This may include temporary custody arrangements or even implement temporary child support. Some divorces and separations start with one parent taking the kids from the other, pulling them out of school, hiding them, and the like. If you’re trying to keep a child’s living situation and routine in place, a status quo order may be in order. A status quo order can serve almost as an effective, inexpensive, “l ..read more

As common as divorce and remarriage are, the topic of step-parents comes up often in cases that involve children. More specifically, questions about step-parents’ rights and responsibilities frequently come up. Step-parents often form deep emotional bonds with children who aren’t biologically theirs. It can be devastating to lose these. Children often face similar trauma, having developed a connection with an adult even though they may not be related by blood. Unfortunately, this happens all too frequently. Step-Parents and Child Custody In most cases, ending a marriage with the children’s par ..read more

Many factors play a role in causing a divorce. Adultery is often a big one. Infidelity often has a destructive, devastating effect on a marriage. It’s a huge breach of trust. In many cases, perhaps even most, if one spouse is caught having an affair, that’s it, call it a day. But, despite the catastrophic impact on your relationship, how does cheating affect the actual divorce process? Or, does it? The real answer surprises a lot of people. Does Adultery Affect Divorce? Depending on where you live, adultery may or may not play a part in your divorce settlement. In certain states, adulterers ca ..read more

This may come as a shocking revelation, but divorce costs can add up quickly. There are charges and fees every step of the way. From filing the initial paperwork and hiring an attorney to relevant court costs. Then you have a variety of expenses that continue even after you complete the process. One of the most common questions we hear is: How much does it cost to divorce in Oregon? The short answer is that it often costs quite a bit. On average, it costs between $11,000-15,000 to end a marriage. A lot of factors go into that number, and it may wind up drastically more or less depending on you ..read more

Your divorce is finalized and the child support order has been determined. Your ex has primary custody of the kids and you know what you must pay each month. This determination was reached after the court analyzed the data and information provided to them by your ex and you. The state bases child support on your income, education, job, the standard of living, and a variety of other factors. It uses similar factors for your spouse, now be the primary caregiver for your kids. Additional factors also play a role, such as the number of children, their ages, career status, and all other relevant ..read more

Child support tends to get tricky. There’s a formula involved, but it accounts for many factors. Of course, the income of both parents, as well as level of need, figure prominently in the final amount. But does a new spouse’s paycheck influence the number? Like most court orders, once in place, child support is difficult to modify, though it can be altered. In order to accomplish this, however, you must show a significant change in circumstances. One question that comes up often is, if you remarry, can your ex come after your new spouse’s income? Our founding partner, Rick Jones, makes regular ..read more

You will encounter a number of expenses in the process of ending your marriage. Not only do you have to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and charges for filing paperwork, many others follow in the wake of divorce. In many cases, the court awards spousal support to your ex. There are expenditures associated with setting up a new home, your tax status changes, and you may wind up paying all the bills from a single paycheck for the first time in years. If there are children involved, you may have to pay child support. But when the court orders spousal support, this is one of the biggest expenses ..read more

If you own your own business, you pour your heart and hard work into it. They not only represent your passions and drives but there are also practical concerns. Especially when it comes to divorce. Is a business something the courts divide in a divorce? Can you protect your business in a divorce? There are a lot of questions and we’ll do our best to provide some answers. Is a Business A Divisible Asset During Divorce? In divorce, above everything else, your business is an asset. It’s also probably one of your most valuable assets. The process of ending a marriage is already a snarl of dividing ..read more