The shelter in place orders in effect as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused unwanted increases in Domestic Violence and Child Sex abuse. For familys living with domestic violence and sexual abuse, staying at home and being isolated with an abuser is often...
Unfortunately we are in the middle of a global pandemic. It is time to talk about estate planning. Face it you need to get your house in order and protect the future of your loved ones now. We can help with your estate planning needs. Call the Law Offices of Paul F....
The most significant issue to be worked out for separating unmarried parents is generally child custody and parenting time. It is important to legally establish child custody and a parenting plan even if you are on good terms with the other parent. A formal child...
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Many of our clients have a lot of questions when they are faced with divorce. A divorce is legally known as a dissolution of marriage. The Oregon dissolution process allows you to file on your own or jointly with your spouse as “co-petitioners.” Oregon also recognizes...
Many of our clients are in desperate need of an immediate change of custody or an immediate suspension of parenting time. This is especially true in case involving serious drug addiction, mental illness and child abuse. It can be extremely frustrating to learn that it...
Many of our client are in desperate need for help to enforce their parenting time. The first step in any parenting time case is to determine if there is a valid court order or judgment which provides for parenting time. If there is a valid court order, the next step...
Child custody is probably the most contentious issue in family law. Our offices receive more calls regarding child custody than any other family law matter. Calls are fueled by the divisive and emotional nature of child custody cases. Many clients struggle to...
Many of our clients are in need of an immediate change of custody or an immediate suspension of parenting time. Under Oregon law, it is possible to obtain a temporary emergency custody order under the “Immediate Danger” statutes. We can help you obtain an emergency...
Many of our clients are faced with the prospect of enforcing an out-of-state custody determination following a relocation to the state of Oregon. The registration of out-of state judgments or orders is a common occurrence in today’s mobile society. We can help you...