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When and Why a Child’s Attorney May Be Appointed in Oregon Family Law Cases | Top-Rated Oregonfamily law and divorce Lawyers

  When and Why a Child’s Attorney May Be Appointed in Oregon Family Law Cases

In Oregon family law cases, particularly those involving high conflict or serious concerns about a child’s well-being, courts may appoint a separate attorney to represent the child. This post explains when and how a child’s attorney is appointed, the difference between “best interests” and “express wishes” representation, and how the process varies across counties like Multnomah and Washington. If your child’s voice needs to be heard independently, understanding this legal option is essential.

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abuse allegations   best interests attorney   child attorney appointment   childrens representation project   child safety   contentious family law dispute   express wishes advocacy attorney   family law disputes   legal representation   parenting time cases   supplemental local rules  
What qualifies as domestic abuse in Oregon? | Top Oregonfamily law and divorce Attorneys

  What qualifies as domestic abuse in Oregon?

"Domestic abuse" is defined by Oregon law. Generally, the law states that it is abuse when a family or household member takes certain actions.

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adoption   blood   child   domestic abuse   fear of serious physical injury   have a child   hurt physically   intimidate   living together   living with/have lived with in past   marriage   oregon law   physical injury   sexually intimate relationship   threat of force  
How do restraining orders work in Oregon? | Best Oregonfamily law and divorce Attorneys

  How do restraining orders work in Oregon?

The Oregon Family Abuse Prevention Act offers a unique solution for victims of domestic violence. This blog post outlines how the law can provide protection from abuse without the need for divorce or other legal proceedings. If you're a victim or know someone who is, this post is a must-read.

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abuse   court hearing   divorce   domestic violence   evidence testimony   former spouse   legal proceedings   oregon family abuse prevention act   petition   physical abuse   physically abused   protection   protection from abuse   restraining order   sexual relationship   spouse   threatened with abuse   victims  

  The Importance of Phone Evidence in Divorce and Family Law Cases

Divorce and family law cases can be some of the most emotionally charged and complex legal proceedings a person can go through. In these cases, evidence can play a crucial role in determining the outcome. One type of evidence that has become increasingly important in recent years is phone evidence.

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abuse   alimony   alimony division of property   backup data   call logs   deleting data   division of property   divorce   family law   financial dealings   hire a professional.   hiring professional   icloud   infidelity   itunes   luxury items/trips   negotiations   phone evidence   photos   print out/save copies of documents   tampering   text messages   text messages/emails   transactions   videos   voice recordings  
What is an Oregon Restraining Order? | Best Oregonfamily law and divorce Attorneys

  What is an Oregon Restraining Order?

An Oregon Restraining Order, sometimes called a "FAPA order" (or Family Abuse Prevention Act) restraining order is a civil order that protects from abuse or injury from a family or member of a household.

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abuse   civil order   family   family abuse prevention act   fapa order   injury   member of household   oregon restraining order   restraining order  

  Oregon Child Custody: Sole vs. Joint - What's the Difference?

Child custody is one of the most contentiously and contested issues in Oregon family law cases. Misconceptions about what "custody" actually means tend to meld with advice from well-meaning friends and family and with conflicting information from web sources that might not even reflect Oregon law. What's the difference between "sole custody" and "joint custody" in Oregon?

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abuse of one parent by other   abuse of one parent by the other   decision making authority   education   emotional ties   emotional ties family members/child   full legal custody   healthcare   joint custody   oregon child custody   ors 107.137   primary care pediatrician   primary education   religious school/public school   religious training   theological training   tie-breaking vote  
How long do restraining orders last in Oregon? | Top Oregonfamily law and divorce Lawyers

  How long do restraining orders last in Oregon?

An Oregon restraining order lasts for one year from the date the judge initially signs it.

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