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  Oregon Divorce Mediation - What is it?

Mediation is about building agreements and consensus. Rather than having a judge *tell* you the decision, a skilled Oregon mediator will help guide the parties to agree on their own. For couples going through a divorce, divorce mediation is often an excellent way to reduce the level of conflict and create a resolution that works for the family.

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How long do restraining orders last in Oregon? | Best-Rated Oregon Attorneys

  How long do restraining orders last in Oregon?

A restraining order issued under the Family Abuse Prevention Act is effective for two years or until it is withdrawn, amended, or superseded. This change from one year was implemented during the 2023 legislative session and is now in effect for all new or renewed FAPA orders.

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  What 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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How do restraining orders work in Oregon? | Best-Rated Oregon 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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What is an Oregon Restraining Order? | Top Oregon Lawyers

  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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  How much does it cost to get a restraining order?

In Oregon, restraining orders themselves cost nothing to file.

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  What lawyers handle restraining orders?

Family law cases commonly have allegations or components of domestic violence, which is why family law lawyers routinely handle restraining order matters. Additionally, criminal defense attorneys also commonly help clients with restraining order cases, as domestic violence may have associated criminal charges associated.

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  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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What are the requirements for getting an Oregon stalking protective order (SPO)? | Best-Rated Oregon Attorneys

  What are the requirements for getting an Oregon stalking protective order (SPO)?

Oregon law has specific requirements to have a Stalking Protective Order (SPO) granted by the court. Fundamentally, you or a member of your immediate family (or household) must have been contacted by a person more than once in the past two years with specific requirements about the behavior

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What is Oregon criminal law? | Top-Rated Oregon Attorneys

  What is Oregon criminal law?

In Oregon, “criminal law” refers to the system that addresses cases that involve violations of criminal law. This includes crimes like burglary, assault, murder, DUII, and other crimes.

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