Oregon Family Law and Divorce Law Blog
Category: Restraining Orders
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.
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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Oregon's Proposed Supervision Requirement for Gun-Related Parental Abuse
House Bill 2774 aims to mandate supervised parenting time for parents accused of firearm-related abuse, reshaping Oregon's child custody landscape.
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Should You Leave the Family Home During an Oregon Divorce?
Deciding whether to leave the family home during a divorce in Oregon involves strategic considerations. Learn how this decision can impact custody and property disputes.
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Is 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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Understanding Oregon Writs of Assistance in Family Law
A Writ of Assistance is a powerful court order used in Oregon family law to enforce judgments, often involving the retrieval of personal property or ensuring compliance with custody orders. This article explores its applications and the legal framework supporting it.
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Do restraining orders carry over from state to state?
Restraining orders, also sometimes called "FAPA orders" or "protective orders" in Oregon, can be received in any state. However, they can still be enforced when you or the protected person are located in another state. A restraining order issued against you in Oregon is still valid in other states, and you must follow the terms.
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Preventing Child Relocation in Oregon: What Non-Custodial Parents Need to Know
Explore the legal avenues available to non-custodial parents in Oregon who wish to prevent their ex-spouse from relocating with their child. Understand the criteria courts consider when evaluating relocation requests and how temporary restraining orders can be utilized.
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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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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