Hobson Oram Law

06/23/2026

"Here are some aspects that help determine long term relationship success and happiness, have a look."

Nobody shows the key to a long term relationship, nor is there a secret of a long-lasting relationship. This article offers some valuable insights into the success and failure of a long term relationship.

06/22/2026

At the law firm of Hobson Oram Law in Beaverton Oregon, our attorneys are highly experienced when it comes to handling complex divorce cases that proceed well past the district court system.

503-649-6333. Restraining Orders in Beaverton & Portland Oregon | Divorces are fraught with disagreements and dissatisfaction. Rarely, highly complex divorce cases will find satisfactory resolution at the district court level and will go on to seek a different resolution in the Oregon Court of Appea...

06/19/2026

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06/18/2026

"When remarriage includes children from previous relationships, blending families can take adjustment. These tips can help in bonding with stepchildren and deal with stepfamily issues."

Blending two families? Get tips for easing the transition, bonding with stepchildren, and dealing with common challenges.

06/16/2026

When ending a marriage, couples may wonder, “who pays child support after a divorce?” Child support is typically synonymous with custody and parenting plan hearings.

Child support payments, and who makes them, are determined based on custody, relative incomes, costs for care and other factors.

06/15/2026

"Modern couples have multiple options when terminating their marriage legally. A dissolution of marriage is the most common route, resolving asset splits and parenting plans. Unlike annulments—which erase the union—or separations, it legally ends the relationship."

For couples who agree on major terms, an uncontested divorce offers a streamlined legal exit. Both spouses sign a settlement agreement covering assets, debts,.

06/12/2026

"It's important that a potential prenup is discussed, prepared, and executed—to the extent possible—well in advance of an upcoming marriage. It requires full disclosure of assets, debts, and in some cases, potential inheritances."

Deciding whether to get a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can be a complicated decision. Here's how to figure out if one might work for you.

06/11/2026

Otherwise known as spousal benefits, an ex can file for Social Security retirement under the other spouse's work history if they meet the requirements. This becomes more relevant with older couples that are anticipating benefits within the foreseeable future.

Divorced couples may be eligible to obtain Social Security benefits under their former spouse’s work history. Don’t worry – this won’t reduce your own benefit. Learn more here.

06/09/2026

"Since a legal separation does not end a marriage or domestic partnership, a legally separated couple cannot remarry or enter into a partnership with someone else."

This article explains what legal separation is and what does the process of legal separation entail. This will give detailed information to couples seeking legal separation.

06/08/2026

"When couples feel like they have given their relationship all they have, they can ultimately come to the conclusion that it’s time to end their marriage. Here is a list of commonly observed grounds for divorce, coupled with reasons for divorce statistics."

Reasons for divorce : Find 10 most common reasons for divorce in hopes that you can learn from the mistakes of others.