Hobson Oram Law

06/01/2026

Oregon has no inheritance tax. When state residents and individuals who own property in the state begin their estate planning process, they may need to take Oregon’s estate tax into consideration.

In this detailed guide of Oregon inheritance laws, we break down intestate succession, probate, taxes, what makes a will valid and more.

05/29/2026

Can a person refuse to sign divorce paperwork? Read on to learn the answer to this question and more.

If your spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers, does that mean you’re stuck married to them? Fortunately, the answer is no. Find out what to do here.

05/27/2026

"The US State Department has said it will start to revoke the passports of Americans who owe significant amounts of child support."

Parents who have outstanding debt of more than $2,500 (€1,844) in child support payments could be impacted.

05/25/2026

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05/22/2026

In Oregon, a biological father is obligated by law to support his child from birth. For unmarried parents, fatherhood must be determined before child support benefits can be approved.

An attorney can help in establishing paternity of a child, and represent either the mother or the father in custody, child support and shared parenting decisions.

05/21/2026

"A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a legally binding contract couples can sign before they get married. It outlines how assets, debts and property should be handled during the marriage and in the event of a divorce or death. Here's what to know about prenups."

Learn about what a prenup is and the pros and cons of agreeing to one, plus how much it costs and how to get a prenup.

05/19/2026

"Here, learn all about divorce alimony, including what alimony is based on, who gets alimony, and alimony requirements."

Understanding what is alimony and the various factors that affect it, can help you when going through a divorce. Learn all about alimony here

05/18/2026

Generally, a domestic partnership is the term used to describe a civil union of two individuals who live together and share a common life, but are not married. The advantages provided to individuals in a domestic partnership are similar to a marriage, but there are still differences.

When you don’t want to get married, you may still be able to access certain rights and privileges, such as shared health insurance or death benefits, by registering as domestic partners.

05/15/2026

"According to various law firms’ websites and government data, 90-95% of divorce cases settle rather than going to trial. This means that the parties waived their right to a trial and reached agreement on all the outstanding issues in their divorce action."

People do grow and can admit mistakes and improve without losing their children or their future. Numerous parties to divorce have done so—privately.

05/14/2026

"When facing the prospect of divorce, many individuals initially consider the option of using a shared divorce attorney. This approach might seem appealing. However, this route is fraught with potential conflicts of interest."

Explore the implications of using the same lawyer for divorce, including legal ethics, potential conflicts of interest, & alternatives for representation.