On this episode of Ask a Lawyer, Blaine Clooten is joined in studio by his wife, M. Nicole Clooten, a family law expert.

Nicole has been practicing family law for close to ten years. She specializes in divorce and custody cases in Oregon.

Will I get alimony (will I have to pay alimony). Alimony is actually referred to as spousal support in Oregon.

How is alimony decided? 

Do I have to pay child support?

How is child support decided?

Kelly Clarkson example! Does it matter who files first?