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Oregon family-law articles and practical guidance related to Domestic Abuse.
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How to Obtain a Child Restraining Order in Oregon
Learn how parents can secure a restraining order under the Oregon Family Abuse Prevention Act to protect their children from abuse.
Learn moreUnderstanding the Family Abuse Prevention Act: Key Changes and Implications
Explore recent amendments to Oregon's Family Abuse Prevention Act, focusing on restraining orders and evidentiary standards. Learn how these changes might affect your case.
Learn morePaying and Receiving Child Support in Oregon: What You Need to Know
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.
Learn moreNavigating Stepparent Rights in an Oregon Divorce: What You Need to Know
Blended 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.
Learn moreWhat Is an Oregon FAPA Restraining Order?
Learn what an Oregon Family Abuse Prevention Act restraining order can do, the basic filing standard, service, hearings, and immediate safety resources.
Learn moreIs it necessary to hire a lawyer for my Oregon restraining order case?
When it comes to obtaining a restraining order, do you need a lawyer? While it's not required, representing yourself in a hearing may not be the best idea. A trained attorney can help you navigate the rules of procedure and evidence, ensuring that you present the correct information and avoid adverse rulings. Read on to learn more about why hiring an experienced Oregon restraining order lawyer is often in your best interest.
Learn moreHow long does it take for a restraining order to take effect?
After a judge signs an Oregon restraining order, the protective order does not actually go into effect until the other party (the "Respondent") is served.
Learn moreWhat is a FAPA order in Oregon?
The Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) provides for a means to have the court issue an order of protection against abuse for certain parties.
Learn moreWhat 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.
Learn moreOregon 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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