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How does the probate process work in Oregon? What is probate? Probate is a legal proceeding that allows the Personal Representative of an estate to collect and distribute assets on a person’s death. It’s also the name of a court process that may be necessary to transfer title to real property (land) or other property […]

  How long does the court process take versus mediation/collaborative? Divorce is a stressful time for everyone involved. If you are considering divorce, it is important to understand the different options available to you and how long each process takes. There may be benefits to one over another and it is best that you understand […]

10 Tips for Talking to Kids About Divorce. Regardless of the circumstances of your divorce, telling your children about it is one of the most anxiety inducing tasks for parents. Here are a few quick tips from our colleague, Meg Merrill, MSW, Family Mediator, and Coach to consider for your initial conversation. 1. Tell Them […]

We are excited to announce that Myah Kehoe and Marisa Moneyhun have both been selected to the 2021 Oregon Rising Stars list! This is the seventh consecutive year for Myah and the second consecutive year for Marisa. Each year, no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team […]

What is an Advanced Directive? In Oregon, the advance directive form is set by statute and allows you to choose a person, or people, to make health care decisions for you in the event you become too sick to speak for yourself. An advanced directive also allows you to share what kinds of medical treatment […]

What is a will? A will is a legal document that lays out an individual’s wishes regarding the distribution of his or her assets after death. In addition, a will can explain wishes regarding the care of an individual’s children and pets, and outline funeral and cremation arrangements. Generally, a will applies to assets that […]

We have some exciting news! Kehoe Law, LLC and The Law Office of Marisa Moneyhun, LLC, have decided to merge their practices, effective immediately. This means that we will be able to offer clients assistance with everything from divorce, custody cases, and prenuptial agreements to trusts, wills, and probate. Myah has been focused on Collaborative […]

Some couples may have filed their taxes jointly last year but have since divorced. It can result in confusion about how to get your tax refund or stimulus check this year.  What should happen with these funds? The first thing you should do is check a final, signed copy of your General Judgment (Oregon) or […]

These are terms you may come across when you are trying to figure out a way for you and your spouse to avoid a courtroom, but is there a difference?  Amicable and uncontested usually mean the same thing for most people. You plan on divorcing in some kind of cooperative fashion. You are maybe not […]

There are some important things to remember about communicating with your spouse during your divorce.  As a rule, if you are going to talk about important aspects of the divorce, do so in-person. If you do not have those important discussions in-person, there is the possibility of miscommunication or misunderstandings.  Important decisions that need to […]