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Category: Domestic Violence
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?
Read MoreHow Do restraining orders work in Oregon?
If you have been physically or abused or threatened with abuse, you may qualify to get a restraining order under the provisions of the Oregon Family Abuse Prevention Act. This law provides a way to obtain protection from abuse and domestic violence without the need for a divorce or other legal proceedings (though often the two may coincide).
Read 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.
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Navigating 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.
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Read MoreIs it necessary to hire a lawyer for my stalking order case?
Oregon stalking orders have significant consequences, so having an experienced Oregon stalking order lawyer help you is almost certainly in your best interest.
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