Divorce Services
At SKH, we understand that divorce is more than just a legal process. It is a major life transition, and the decisions you make now can shape your future for years to come. Whether your separation is cooperative or contested, we approach each case with clarity, compassion, and strategic focus.
Comprehensive Divorce Services Tailored for You
Navigating divorce can be challenging, but our experienced team is here to help. We offer a range of services to support you through this difficult time.
Why Choose SKH for Your Divorce Needs?
We take the time to listen to your concerns and explain your options in plain language. Our attorneys are skilled in handling a wide range of cases, including amicable separations, high-conflict divorces, and complex financial or parenting matters. We are here to guide you through the process with respect, efficiency, and confidence.
Decades of experience combined with personalized, strategic, and creative legal solutions that are tailored to your unique needs.
Clear guidance and compassionate support during one of life’s most challenging transitions.
We listen carefully, act thoughtfully, and advocate with skill to protect what matters most to you.
"As an attorney myself, I feel that I am in a position to evaluate lawyers and law firms. The firm, and Brad Miller in particular, is outstanding. Cases are not overstaffed, lawyers are efficient, knowledgeable, and provide a vigorous, aggressive representation. You can't do better."
"My divorce was very contentious and plagued by documented lies and fraud. Anna and Michelle expertly navigated the process, kept me calm and focused. Their approach was extremely professional, focused, and timely. As a repeat client, l highly recommend them."
"Thank you, Jamie, for being my champion in the courtroom and my unwavering support system throughout this process. Your expertise and kindness have helped me close a painful chapter and look forward to new beginnings. I am immensely grateful and would recommend Jamie to anyone facing similar challenges."
"Brad Miller and team were wonderful during my recent divorce. During the most difficult time of my life, they were professional, ethical, and kind. During our first meeting, I asked for efficiency and fairness in regards to the divorce and that's exactly what was provided. Brad and team were responsive and straightforward to all of my questions along the way. A++"
"Divorces are always gut-wrenching, confusing, and lonely situations. Brad Miller represented me with compassion and honesty, always focused on filtering out the noise and providing clear and relevant guidance. His strategic perspective and deep understanding of the law make him one of the best. The fact that he is also a good person is a windfall."
"I worked through a very difficult 2-year divorce, which resulted in trial. The managed, responsible, respectable, strategic and caring approach Joel, his team and broader firm demonstrated throughout the process, was absolutely incredible. I have never felt so confident or safe in what was a very difficult situation."
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can ask to continue your health insurance coverage through your spouse’s employer by enrolling in the COBRA plan. This extension period can range from eighteen months to three years, but there are stringent requirements related to the enrollment period and prompt payment of premiums. Aside from COBRA, group health insurance plans generally do not allow a former spouse to remain covered on the ex-spouse’s plan.
No. Spousal support must be ordered in your original divorce decree or the court is powerless to award any spousal support.
The party receiving spousal support treats these payments as regular income for tax purposes. The party making the support payments can deduct these payments from their taxable income.
In Oregon, no, although remarriage is something that a judge can consider if there is a request to modify or terminate the spousal support award. In addition, the parties may agree that spousal support will terminate upon remarriage.In Washington, spousal maintenance automatically terminates when the spouse receiving maintenance remarries.
Spousal support must be requested in the initial pleadings before a judge will consider awarding it. A judge will consider a variety of factors to determine whether spousal support is appropriate. These factors correspond to the type of spousal support that is ultimately awarded. Some basic factors include the length of the marriage, the parties’ earning capacity and financial needs, tax consequences of an award, and the parties’ work or educational experience.
A property settlement agreement is a written contract between the parties listing and dividing the marital property and financial obligations. It may also be used in settling custody, child support and spousal support in accordance with the wishes of the parties. A property settlement agreement reached before a trial is subject to a judge’s approval, but typically will be fully incorporated into the divorce judgment.
Upon request, a judge will grant one spouse’s request for a name change. However, a spouse cannot force the other spouse to stop using his or her last name just because the parties have been or will be divorced.
Each case is unique, but the majority of divorce cases are resolved outside of court, through agreement between the parties, negotiation between attorneys, or mediation. There will be a trial if you and your spouse are unable to reach agreement on all the issues. If the parties reach a partial agreement, a trial will resolve the issues that are still in dispute.
Collect your asset and income information such as: tax returns, titles to real estate, retirement plans and accounts, non-retirement investments, savings information, pay stubs and stock options. Assemble a thorough account of your financial obligations (debts and monthly bills) as well. It is a good idea to obtain a credit report early in the process in order to thoroughly address all aspects of a settlement. In addition, when custody and parenting time are an issue, it is helpful to gather information relevant to the care of the child, such as parenting journals or e-mails between the parents.
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