Oregon Family Law and Divorce Law Blog
Category: Paternity
Portland, Oregon Divorce and Family Lawyers & Attorneys | Pacific Family Law Firm
Overview of Pacific Family Law Firm divorce and family law services.
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Understanding Child Custody Determinations in Oregon
Explore how child custody is determined in Oregon, focusing on legal standards and factors considered by courts to ensure the child's best interests are met.
Read MoreHallmarks of the Best Oregon Divorce Lawyers
While not an exhaustive list, experience has shown that the best Oregon divorce lawyers consistently display a handful of traits. These are the hallmarks that tend to create the client's best knowledge and are most likely to lead the client to their goals.
Read MoreThe Cost and Length of a Divorce in Oregon
Clients always want to know the duration and the price of an Oregon divorce. Unfortunately, this is tough to answer without consulting on the case, although a common question. Lawyers charge on an hourly basis, meaning the price of your divorce is directly related to the amount of time your lawyer spends working on the matter.
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Understanding Father's Rights in Oregon Child Custody Cases
Explore how Oregon law treats father's rights in child custody cases, emphasizing the equal standing of fathers and mothers in custody decisions.
Read 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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Is it necessary to hire a divorce lawyer or family law attorney?
This question is standard, though completely subjective and fact-specific. It is certainly possible for people to do divorces independently, and the court even provides paperwork to the public to do so. However, unfamiliarity with legal forms can confuse the inexperienced, and mistakes can result in more considerable legal fees in the future to correct the errors.
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Understanding Dismissals in Oregon Child Support Cases
Explore the reasons why child support cases may be dismissed in Oregon, including jurisdictional issues and paternity disputes.
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Oregon Court Upholds Termination of Parental Rights in Favor of Stepparent Adoption
In a notable decision, the Oregon Court of Appeals upheld the termination of a biological mother's parental rights, allowing the child's stepmother to proceed with adoption. This case underscores the complexities involved in child custody and adoption proceedings.
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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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