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...
The decision to ask your spouse for a divorce should not be entered into lightly. Filing for divorce will have far-reaching emotional and financial consequences, which are even more problematic if children are involved. If you are just beginning to consider a divorce,...
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...
Frequently a custodial parent is required to move to a location outside the court of original jurisdiction. Any relocation of more than 60 miles requires the custodial parent to give reasonable written notice to the other party. Generally thirty (30) days advance...
There is an important 2012 update to the requirements for DUI defendants to enter diversion. As of 2012, all criminal defendants entering into the DUI Diversion program will be required to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in their vehicle. In the...
Legal separation provides a means for you and your spouse to live separate financial lives while remaining legally married. The purpose of a legal separation is to work out an agreement on the division of your assets, child custody, visitation, support and other...
An uncontested divorce is when both parties have come to a comprehensive agreement on all issues involved in their divorce. While each case is different, the agreement should include all material issues such as a division of assets and liabilities, child custody,...
Historically, it was believed that a child should always be primarily with one parent and the other parent, no matter how skilled, would have “visitation.” Current research in the social sciences has discredited this position. It is now the court’s policy that a...
The Oregon Legislature has created a “Super DUII” category as an enhanced penalty for Driving under the Influence. INCREASED MINIMUM DUII PENALTIES Oregon law now provides for a mandatory minimum fine of $2,000 for DUII defendants with a high Blood Alcohol Content...
In November 2010, Oregon voters overwhelmingly approved the Oregon Crimefighting act which substantially increases the penalties for Felony DUI. The act creates a felony for a third DUI conviction in ten years and mandates 90 days prison time. The pertinent portions...