Divorce: How to Stay Out of Court

One of the most cost effective ways to get divorced is to agree to all of the terms of your divorce without ever having to step into a courtroom, or going through the difficulties of contested litigation. The lawyers at McGuire + Thompson are trained to draft the proper divorce documents for you, and will make sure everything gets submitted properly…

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The Cost of Representation

It may be tempting to try to handle your divorce or child custody case without an attorney. The cost of representation is often the most important factor for a party in a divorce. However, there are a lot of things to consider besides the financial expense of hiring an attorney. If your case is complex (Are there a lot of…

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A Brief Overview of the Divorce Process

From start to finish, the divorce process typically takes anywhere from three to nine months. The State of Oregon will not allow a divorce to take less than three months as a matter of public policy. The state imposes the three moth rule in order to make sure you’re serious about going through with the divorce, and not just momentarily…

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