The Oregon Child Support Calculator is a tool that uses a set of guidelines to determine the "presumptively correct" amount of child support a parent is to pay or receive. The calculator considers factors such as the gross income of both parents, the number of children involved, and the amount of parenting time each parent has. Although the amount given by the calculator is considered presumptively correct, the Court has the authority to adjust the final amount based on other factors. In Oregon, child support is mainly paid through payroll deduction, but other payment methods are available.
Read MoreBlended families are more common than ever before, yet stepparents may not automatically have the same rights as biological or adoptive parents. In this blog, we explore the complexities of stepparent rights in an Oregon divorce. We explain the psychological parent doctrine, provide evidence stepparents may need to overcome the presumption that a legal parent is in the child's best interest, and detail the rights of stepparents who have legally adopted their stepchild.
Read MoreWhile there is no requirement to have a restraining order attorney, Oregon restraining orders have significant consequences. Having an experienced Oregon restraining order lawyer help you is almost certainly in your best interest.
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Read MoreThe Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) provides for a means to have the court issue an order of protection against abuse for certain parties.
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