Experienced Assistance With Domestic Partnerships in Oregon
After years of legal and legislative wrangling, Oregon's domestic partnership law became effective January 1, 2008.
Your Rights and Obligations in a Domestic Partnership
Now, unmarried and same-sex couples can register as domestic partners and obtain many — although not all — of the benefits enjoyed by married couples, including
- Inheritance rights
- Child custody rights and childrearing responsibilities
- Joint state tax filings
- Joint health, auto and homeowners insurance policies
- Health care decision-making for partners
- Visitation rights at hospitals
Those who enter into domestic partnerships also have serious legal obligations to each other. Should the relationship end, the partnership must be legally dissolved in a process similar to a divorce.
To schedule a consultation with a lawyer who is knowledgeable about domestic partnership issues in Oregon, contact the Lake Oswego Law Offices of Stephen J. Bedor today.
A Seasoned Attorney Handling Domestic Partnerships in Oregon
Attorney Stephen J. Bedor has more than 25 years of experience representing clients in all family law matters. We are known and respected throughout the Portland area for our knowledge, tenacity and strength.
He and our firm represent clients who would like to establish domestic partnerships, as well as those with legal concerns about the enforcement of their rights as domestic partners or the dissolution of the partnerships. Our services include:
- Pre-partnership contracts
- Adoption
- Child custody
- Child support
- Separation agreements
- Dissolution of domestic partnerships, including asset division
- Child relocation
We are well versed in Oregon's domestic partnership statute and keep on top of recent developments and case law. You can depend on us for quality legal representation.
If we can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to call us at (503) 699-0402 or to contact us by e-mail.
