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Many of our clients have asked our office what they should know before filing for divorce. Before springing into action, you should take a moment to prepare yourself. The dissolution process can be complicated and extremely difficult for those involved. It is...
Our clients often ask what to do when their parenting time is being denied. 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 is to...
Oregon provides for expedited parenting time enforcement for parents who are being deprived of parenting time set forth in a judgment or order. Each judicial district in Oregon is required to establish an “expedited parenting time enforcement procedure” and provide...
DRAFTING LONG-DISTANCE PARENTING PLANS A well drafted long-distance parenting plan can provide your children and the non-residential parent with the opportunity to maintain regular and wholesome parenting time with the children when the homes of divorced or separating...
It can be extremely difficult to deal with both the emotional trauma and the fears associated with how life will go on when your marriage is ending and you are facing a divorce. The procedural requirements, deadlines and forms lead to additional concerns and...
As an Oregon divorce and family law lawyer, I talk to a lot of parents who want an immediate change of custody or an immediate suspension of parenting time. It can be extremely frustrating for them to learn that it can take weeks or months to get into court on a...
Oregon courts focus on the “best interests and welfare of the child” in determining which parent will be awarded legal custody. It is commonly asked what the phrase “in the best interests” means. In some cases, a custody determination can be...
In the past, the use of ex parte orders to obtain custody of children at the outset of a custody battle were grossly abused. This practice has now been severely limited and the Courts in Oregon generally cannot enter an ex parte temporary order providing for the...
Being a single parent during the holidays can be tough. By planning in advance you can save yourself from some of the holiday stress. We find that having a well thought out parenting plan for the children, including acceptable exchange times, is key to having the...
There has been a substantial increase in the number of “unmarried partners” and “single parent families” in Oregon. More and more people are living together and having children without getting married. While every relationship starts with the best intentions, most of...