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Modern Family Matters — 218 episodes

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Pop Culture Guided Financial Planning for Retirement After a Divorce

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The Divorce Worry List: What Keeps People Up at Night Before Filing for Divorce

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Smart Retirement Planning at Any Age: Using Pop Culture to Make Finances Easy

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The Business Breakup: The Realities of Business Division in Oregon Divorce

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The Divorce Tug-of-War: The Assets That Couples Fight Over Most

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Art, Wine, Guns & Timeshares: Divorce Assets You Won’t Believe

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Creating a Financial Plan When Starting From Ground Zero in a Divorce

8

Inside the Money Wars: Divorce, Forensic Accounting & High-Stakes Litigation

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Confused About Spousal Support in Oregon? Start Here!

10

How Power, Conflict, and Attachment Shape Decisions In Divorce

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Annulments Explained: How They Differ From Divorce and Legal Separation

12

Property and the Presumption of Equal Contribution in a Divorce

13

How Baseball is Like a Divorce: You Need to Keep Your Eyes on the Ball

14

How Baseball Is Like A Divorce: It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over

15

Taxes and Divorce: An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure

16

What to Do When Divorce Drudges up Suppressed Trauma for the High Achiever

17

The Parent’s Launch Code: Loving and Letting Go of Our Adult Children

18

The Power of 16: How to Secure Financial Security For Yourself

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Is Trust Possible After Betrayal? A Conversation on Forgiveness

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When the Past Parents the Present: How Early Histories Shape Parenting and Co-Parenting

21

How Getting A Divorce Can Create a Window Of Clarity For Your Life

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When Should You Contact a Bankruptcy Attorney for Your Case?

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From Chaos to Clarity: Fixing a DIY Divorce Gone Wrong

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How Pendente Lite Orders Protect You During the Divorce Process

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Is There a One-Stop Shop for Family Resources Through Divorce? The National Association for Single and Divorced Families

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Fighting Back: Handling Courtroom Harassment from an Ex

27

A No-Fault Divorce Isn't Exactly No-Fault: There Can Be Consequences!

28

How to Keep Your Legacy from Reading Like an Agatha Christie Thriller!

29

Immediate Danger? How to File for Emergency Custody FAST

30

Money Matters: Temporary Support Options in an Oregon Divorce

31

Storytime Truths: Busting Adoption Myths with Children’s Books

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Combating Workplace Discrimination When Navigating a Family Law Matter

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Who Says You Need a Partner? Making the Leap to Open Adopt as a Solo Parent

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I Think I Want Out: What to Do When One of You Wants a Divorce

35

Temporary Orders 101: How They Work In a Divorce, Separation and Custody Case

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Status Quo Orders: What They Are and When to Use Them in a Family Law Case

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How to Begin Preparing for Financial Transition When Approaching Divorce

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Are You Expected to Obey Your Divorce Decree Even if Your Spouse is Not?

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Learning Through Laughter: Teaching Practical Skills To Kids Through Humor

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Giving Kids the Power to Verbalize Their Feelings Through a Divorce

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Tips For Dating With Confidence After Going Through A Divorce

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Can You Afford to NOT Have an Attorney for Your Family Law Case?

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Everything You Need to Know About Tax Debt and Divorce Mediation Testimony

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How An Unsuspecting “Innocent” Spouse Can Be Protected from a Tax Consequence on a Jointly Filed Income Tax Return

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The Ostrich Syndrome: What Tax Payers and Ostriches Have in Common

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How to Approach the Conversation of the Birds and the Bees with Your Child

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How You Can Prepare for the Four Stages of a Personal Injury Case

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Five Strategies to Support Twice-Exceptional Children

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Am I Ready to Be a Parent? Working Through Internal Questions and Fears

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Can Your Spouse or Landlord Evict You in a Divorce or Separation?

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Five Things You Should NOT Do If You're Injured in a Car Accident

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Stepparent Success School: How to Build a Strong Foundation for a Blended Family

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What Goes Into a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Repayment Plan?

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How to Prepare for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Meeting of Creditors

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How to Approach Your Spouse About a Divorce and Have “The Talk”

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The Consequences of a Criminal Record on a Divorce Case

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How to Safeguard Personal Data During Family Law Disputes

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The Methodology Behind Letting Go of Anger Completely to Navigate Divorce

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What to Do When You’re Grappling with a Loss of Self Through a Destabilizing Life Event

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How to Prepare Your Children for the Possibility of Bullying

61

Planning Your Retirement Budget Part 2: All Things Investments!

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Planning Your Retirement Budget Part 1: Social Security Claiming Strategies

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When to Hire a Private Investigator to Testify for Your Family Law Case

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What Does a “Win” Truly Look Like In a Divorce Case?

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Hot Take: Divorce Does Not Harm Kids… Parental Discourse Does!

66

A Co-Parent’s Guide for Surviving Preschool Years From Separate Households

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What Is a Legal Retainer and How Does It Work?

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What Can You Do to Protect Yourself from Cyber Stalking?

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Don't Make These Divorce Mistakes! 7 Things NOT to Do When Navigating Divorce

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Practicing Smart Conflict When Navigating a Family Law Case

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What to Do When Co-Parents Don’t Align on How to Support Their Neurodivergent Child

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What to Expect From an Initial Consultation with Pacific Cascade Legal

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The Benefits of Using a Co-Parenting App During and After a Divorce

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How to Create the Right Parenting Plan to Fit Your Needs

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Dusting Off Your Divorce Decree: What to Do If Your Divorce Is Out of Date

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How to Know When It's the Right Time to Make a Will

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Restraining Orders 101: How to Get a Sexual Abuse Protective Order

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Restraining Orders 101: How to Get an Elderly Abuse Protective Order in Oregon

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Restraining Orders 101: How to Get a Stalking Order in Oregon

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How Parents Can Help Their Children Value Domestic Labor and Family Responsibilities

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The Importance of Having a Financial Strategy Behind Your Estate Plan

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What Are Some Pitfalls of Representing Yourself in a Divorce?

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How Does Mental Health Impact the Trajectory of a Divorce?

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Strategies for Educating Kids on Financial Literacy in Our Digital Age

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The Path of Bankruptcy Debts Pt 3: How Debts Are Treated After a Bankruptcy Is Filed

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The Path of Bankruptcy Debts Pt 2: How Debts Are Treated During a Bankruptcy

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The Path of Bankruptcy Debts Pt. I: How Debts Are Treated Before a Bankruptcy is Filed

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How Long Do Money Awards Last After a Divorce or Other Family Law Case?

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How Is Your Trustee Payment Calculated in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

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What Do You Have to Prove in a Modification or Enforcement Case?

91

Important Safety Tips When Exiting an Abusive Relationship

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What Is a Narcissist, and How Can You Break Ties with One?

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What Happens When Limited Scope Representation Ends?

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What Is Limited Scope Representation, and What Should You Expect?

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Where Am I Going to Live?! Why Real Estate Shouldn’t Be an Afterthought in Divorce

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Co-Parenting During the Holidays: Making a List and Checking it Twice!

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How To Manage Expectations and Set Goals During Your Divorce

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Everything You Need to Know About Divorce and Joint Tax Liability

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Estate Plans 101: How to Store Your Estate Planning Documents

100

Life After A FAPA Hearing: Renewals, Dismissals And Violations

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How Long Does a FAPA Order Last, and What Limitations Does it Impose?

102

What Is an Adoption Home Study, and How Can You Prepare?

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How Long Does an Adoption Take, and What Information Is Needed?

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The Importance of Updating Your Documents After a Family Law Case

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How to Prepare for Dating After Divorce: Starting Again and Finding Love

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How to Encourage Digital Wellness for Your Children in a Split-Household

107

The Good News and Bad News About Social Security for Widowed Parents

108

How to Identify and Retain Necessary Experts for Your High Asset Divorce

109

Who Do You Pay in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

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What Should You Expect from the Statutory Discovery Process?

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What Is Mandatory Mediation and Parent Education, and Why Is It Important in a Family Law Case?

112

Timing Considerations When Filing a Bankruptcy with Property Concerns

113

The Damage of Parental Alienation After a Divorce

114

Preparing for and Recovering Your Financial Health in Light of a Divorce

115

Important Legal Considerations When Filing for Divorce While Pregnant

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Why An Attorney Might Withdraw As Your Representative At the End of Your Family Law Case

117

Identifying Your Child's Cognitive Skills to Support Academic Success

118

How a Private Investigator Can Help Your Legal Case and When You Should Consider Hiring One

119

How to Emotionally Exit an Unhealthy Relationship Once You’ve Made the Decision to Physically Leave

120

How to Safely Break Free From a Financially Abusive Relationship & Regain Control of Your Life

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Collaborative Reproduction And The Evolution Of Gender Roles

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How Does Pet Custody Work in An Oregon Divorce?

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Filing a Bankruptcy Wisely When it Comes to Debts and Income

124

Divorce On a Budget with the Commons Law Center: Affordable On-Demand Family Law Coaching

125

Recovering After A Divorce: Rebuilding Self-Confidence And Finding Peace In Your Own Company

126

How to Expect the Unexpected Co-Parenting Hurdles & Strategies to Overcome Them

127

We’ve Got You Covered! Breaking Down the Role of Automobile Insurance in a Personal Injury Case

128

Utilizing Family Synergy Therapy to Identify Conflict in a Blended Family Setting

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How Divorce Changes Your Relationship with... Well, Everything

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Find Me the Money! Forensic Tips On How to Pin Down Your Financial Whereabouts During a Divorce

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What Happens if You Miss a Payment or Have a Change of Income During a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

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Why a Divorce Coach May Be the Missing Puzzle Piece to Your Divorce

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Preparing to Enter a Blended Family: A Stepparents Guide to Finding Contentment in Your Parenting Role

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How Co-Parents Can Develop a Plan to Get Their Child a Great Education at a Price They Can Afford

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The Secret to Constructive Co-Parenting: Establishing Key Pillars for Success Post-Divorce

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Breaking Down Washington Child Support Modifications & the Technicalities of the Legal Process

137

How a Certified Divorce Lending Professional Can Be a Valuable Asset to Your Divorce Team

138

Divorced but Still Dad – The Importance of Being an Engaged Father & Co-Parent

139

What Is a 100% Bankruptcy Plan, and When Is It the Right Option for You?

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Paying the Price of Divorce: Factors that Impact the Cost of a Dissolution

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How to Protect Your Child's Mental Health When Approaching or Weathering a Divorce

142

Behavioral Parenting Plans: How to Respond to Your Child's Big Emotions & Challenging Behaviors in Your Home

143

How to Create a Blueprint for Aging: Defining Goals for Post-Retirement

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How to Talk About End-of-Life Care with Your Parents

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Designing a Life Template for Children: Embracing Your Role as Your Child's First and Most Important Teacher

146

What Is The Bankruptcy Meeting of Creditors?

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There's No Shame in Bankruptcy! Detangling the Stigma Around Filing for Bankruptcy

148

The Role of Limited License Legal Technicians in a Family Law Case

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Understanding The Co-Relationship Between Self-Worth and Net Worth Post-Divorce

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Why Does Divorce Take So Long?! Factors That Impact the Timetable of a Dissolution

151

Can You Keep Your Car After Filing For Bankruptcy?

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What Should You Expect From a Probate Case in Oregon?

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Important Differences Between California and Oregon Divorce Laws

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Strategies to Break the Cycle of Reaction When Divorcing a High-Conflict Personality

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The Power of Words: Book Recommendations to Help Children Process Divorce

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The Secret to Creating a High-Caliber Parenting Plan That Works

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Don't Make These Mistakes! Conduct You Want to Avoid In a Custody Case

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Wiping the Slate Clean & Starting New: Your Most Pressing Bankruptcy Questions Answered

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To Post or Not to Post? The Role of Social Media in a Divorce Case

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How Fathers Can Do the "Heart" Work to Break Generational Trauma for Their Children & Family Legacy

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A Roadmap for Claiming Control of Your Divorce in the Throes of Upheaval & Transition

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College Planning for Co-Parents: Financial Strategies to Save for Your Child's Future Education

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Incorporating Legacy Investing as a Powerful Part of Your Estate Plan

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How to Utilize Nervous System Literacy to Become the Empowered Mom

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Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13: How to Decide Which Bankruptcy Option Is Best for You

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What Community Property Is & How It Impacts Family Law and Bankruptcy Cases

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Help! What Are My Options If My Wages Are Being Garnished?

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Let's Talk Personal Injury: What You Should (& Shouldn't) Do If You’re Injured In a Car Accident

169

Washington Protection Orders: Understanding the Types of Restraining Orders Available and When You Should Consider Filing

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There's No Room for Shame in Divorce! Detangling Cultural and Religious Stigmas From the Decision to Divorce

171

Get the Inside Scoop! Attorney Tips on How to Best Prepare for a Family Law Mediation

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The Co-Parent’s Survival Guide for Spring Break: Attorney Tips on How to Eliminate Stress & Amicably Plan for Success

173

The Psychological Impact of Divorce: How to Process the Stages of Separation & Transition From a Place of Resentment to Acceptance

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The Complex Relationship Between Bankruptcy and Divorce Cases, & Tactical Considerations When Filing for Both

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Wait! Important Questions You Should Ask Your Financial Advisor Before Negotiating Your Divorce Settlement

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Tried and True Attorney Tips for Creating Effective Visitation and Parenting Time Schedules

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How Co-Parents Can Utilize Sleep Science to Help A Child Struggling to Sleep in Two Households

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Harnessing Your Power to Reclaim Control in Divorce and Make Co-Parenting a Win/Win Situation

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Military Divorces & the Tactical Division of Assets and Military Benefits

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Raising Children in a High Achievement Culture: How Effective Co-Parenting Can Help Prevent a Child From Becoming a Disintegrated Student

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Supporting a Child Through Addiction: How Divorced Parents Can Create Helpful Structures & Solutions for the Struggling Child

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Perdido en la Traducción: Exploring the Benefits of Hiring a Spanish Speaking Attorney for Your Family Law Case

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Re-Entering the Workforce Post-Divorce: Tips On How to Successfully Kickstart a Teaching Career

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Preparing for Child Support: Taking a Closer Look at Oregon’s Child Support Guidelines & Calculations

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What Is Intellectual Property, & How Is it Addressed in Divorce and Estate Planning Cases?

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Estate Planning 101: The Basics of a Trust, & How to Create One That Is Best Designed for Your Goals

187

Covid 2.0: Handling the Uncertainty & Surviving the Upcoming School Year

188

Co-Parenting a Child with Special Needs: Reaching Alignment to Create a Proper Blueprint for Success

189

Till Death (or Divorce) Do Us Part: The Ins and Outs of Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

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Divorce & Mortgages: How the Two are Less Like Oil and Water Than You Might Think

191

The Power of a Thoughtfully Crafted Parenting Plan, & Why They Are So Important to Get Right

192

The ABC’s of a Last Will and Testament: Simplifying Estate Planning

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What to Expect From a Client/Attorney Relationship, and How to Work Together for a Positive Outcome

194

Co-Parenting During the Summer Can Be Hard! How to Treat Your Ex Like a Business Partner & Choose Cooperation Over Conflict

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Selling Your Home Before, During or After a Divorce: A Realtor’s List of Do’s and Don’ts

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Understanding Divorce Discovery: Why It’s Important, What to Share, and How Your Legal Team Can Make All the Difference

197

Trickle Down Bleakonomics: How High-Conflict Relationships Hurt Children & 5 Ways to Foster Healthier Dynamics

198

Military Divorces and How they Differ: Protections, Divisions & Pensions

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Estate Planning Resolutions: The Benefits of Reviewing Your Estate Plan Annually

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A Guide to Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) Restraining Orders

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Best Practices for Negotiating Business Ownership During a Divorce

202

Divorce, Domestic Violence, & Tenancy Rights: Leasing Options for Renters (& Their Landlords)

203

The Do's and Don'ts of Courtroom Conduct: What to Know Before Your Hearing

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How to Protect Yourself From Losing Health Insurance During a Divorce

205

Important Things to Know About DHS and How Child Welfare Cases Are Processed

206

Creating the Right Plan for You: Demystifying Estate Planning Documents

207

Utilizing Mediation to Resolve Family Disputes: Safeguarding Time, Money, and Privacy

208

Creative Ideas to Motivate Children as Virtual Learning Looms Ahead

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Behavioral Finance: Learning How to Get Out of Your Own Way and Buy Happiness

210

What Is Financial Therapy, and How Does it Affect Financial Planning?

211

How Does DACA Impact Family Law Matters for DREAMers?

212

What Are the Legal Rights for Unmarried Couples Who Separate in Oregon?

213

Avoid These Parenting Pitfalls! Strategies to Protect Your Child’s Mental Health During Lockdown

214

Special Needs Estate Planning: Preserving Your Disabled Child’s Public Benefits and Maintaining Their Quality of Life

215

Deconstructing the Divorce Process: Preparing for a Favorable and Lasting Outcome

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Estate Planning: Who Should Get One and Why Is It So Important?

217

Alternative Options for Pursuing Your Family Law Case During COVID-19

218

What is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, and Why Is It Important?