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Filing Divorce in Salem

If you plan to file divorce in Salem, Keizer or the Willamette Valley, an experienced Salem divorce law firm can help you address legal questions and possible disputes that could arise between you and your spouse:

• Property division: if an agreement cannot be reached between spouses, then the court will divide the property equitably and without regard to fault.
• Spousal support: if spouses are unable to reach an agreement, a court may specify the terms of spousal support (alimony) based on factors such as the length of the marriage and the financial needs of each spouse. Fault for divorce is not a factor.
• Child custody and visitation: the court bases its custody decision on the best interests of the child and involves considerations such as emotional ties of child and parent and whether any spousal abuse has occurred. Gender is not considered a factor by the court.
• Child support: both parents are expected to contribute child support in proportion to their relative incomes

The State of Oregon favors marital settlement agreements. And for couples attempting to reach agreements outside of court, an experienced Salem divorce attorney should be able to represent one of the parties in crafting just such a Salem settlement agreement.