Modern Family Matters
Modern Family Matters is a podcast based out of the Pacific Northwest that discusses a variety of different topics that can impact the family unit, such as divorce, custody, estate planning, adoption, personal injury accidents, and bankruptcy. We believe that there is no such thing as "broken" family, and that true family can take on many different forms. Join our host, Steve Altishin, as he interviews attorneys and other industry professionals on all matters pertaining to the modern family.
Modern Family Matters
The Consequences of a Criminal Record on a Divorce Case
In this podcast episode, Family Law Attorney, Kimberly Brown, joins us to discuss how committing a crime can influence child custody, parenting time, spousal support, child support and the division of marital assets and debts in a divorce case, and what you can do if you're approaching a divorce with a criminal record.
In this podcast episode, Steve and Kimberly discuss the following topics:
- The legal landscape of divorce can become significantly more complex when one spouse has been involved in criminal activities.
- Unfortunately, life choices do matter, and some can have severe consequences on divorce proceedings, potentially affecting the entire process.
- The added cost of dealing with a crime in your divorce case.
- How a spouse's criminal record can influence the child custody, parenting time, spousal support, child support and the division of marital assets and debts
- Not all crimes are the same.
- When a criminal record can be used in court.
- Understanding how crimes involving drugs, driving, abuse, assault, sexual violence theft and fraud can affect a divorce.
- What to do if you, or your spouse has criminal issues that arise in your divorce.
As a leading divorce firm in Portland, our attorneys provide guidance on custody, alimony, separation, estate planning, and more. Learn what to expect in Oregon and Washington divorce cases and how we can help. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.