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What Is A Good Co-Parenting Relationship?
By Jo Posey
The effects of a divorce on the children involved can be detrimental to their development into healthy adults. A 2019 study published in the journal World Psychology revealed that while most children of divorce go on to lead well-adjusted lives, some may face a variety of problems over the course of their lives due to their […]

The Advantages of a Prenuptial Agreement
By Jo Posey
Almost every engaged couple can benefit from getting a prenuptial agreement prior to their wedding day. Not only does a prenup protect the income and assets each spouse brings into the marriage, but it also encourages couples to discuss their goals and intentions, ensuring they are on the same page when it comes to long-term […]

Communicating with the Paralegal in Your Case
By Kerry Wheeler & Josh Gilchrist
At Posey Legal, P.C., our litigation attorneys work closing with paralegals to manage your case effectively and efficiently. Soon after you have retained our firm, we will introduce you to the paralegal who has been assigned to your case. Your paralegal will work closely with you during your divorce process and will be a primary point of […]

How Do I Contest A Will?
When people die and leave a will establishing how they want their assets distributed, there are sometimes heirs and other people who thought they would be included as beneficiaries and who are surprised to learn they were left out of the will, or that the will did not say what they thought it would say. […]

Five Steps to Begin a Divorce
By Jo Posey
Research Process Options. Consider your goals and select a process option that will help you reach them. If you and your spouse already agree on many areas of your divorce, you may be able to resolve your case through mediation, or on your own with the help of an attorney to draft your paperwork. If […]

What Happens If Someone Dies Without A Will?
By Jo Posey
If a person died intestate in Oregon, which means dying without leaving a will, assets are distributed according to Oregon law. Individuals inherit under what is referred to as Intestate Succession and no matter how much evidence may be available to indicate the intentions of the decedent, without a will, the law must be followed. […]