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Navigating Stepparent Rights in an Oregon Divorce: What You Need to Know | Best-Rated Oregon Lawyers

  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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adoption   blended families   child support   custody   custody/parenting time   legal parent   oregon divorce   oregon law   parenting time   primary caretaker   psychological parent doctrine   stepparent adoption   stepparent rights   stepparents  

  Mistakes to Avoid During an Oregon Divorce

Divorce spawns big emotion, and even well-meaning parents make mistakes without thinking about the ramifications of their actions. To ensure a smooth process, we have compiled a list of common pitfalls to avoid doing during a divorce.

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children   children impacted by divorce   common mistakes   common mistakes in oregon divorces   compromise   custody issues   divorce   emotion control actions   experienced oregon divorce lawyer   ex-spouses   family and friends advice   finances   financial information   focusing on the past   negative talk   obscuring facts   obscuring financial information   oregon divorces   parenting time   past grievances   property division   refusing to compromise   trash-talking your ex   using the children as weapons   weapons  
Is it necessary to hire a lawyer for my Oregon restraining order case? | Best-Rated Oregon Attorneys

  Is 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.

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Do restraining orders carry over from state to state? | Best Oregon Attorneys

  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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Paying and Receiving Child Support in Oregon: What You Need to Know | Top Oregon Lawyers

  Paying 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.

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calculator   cash payments   check/money order payments   child support   credit/debit card payments   electronic check payments   electronic payment withdrawal   formula   income   oregon child support   parenting time   payroll deduction   rebuttal factors  

  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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Is it necessary to hire a divorce lawyer or family law attorney? | Top-Rated Oregon Lawyers

  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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How do restraining orders work in Oregon? | Top Oregon Lawyers

  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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abuse   court hearing   divorce   domestic violence   evidence testimony   former spouse   legal proceedings   oregon family abuse prevention act   petition   physical abuse   physically abused   protection   protection from abuse   restraining order   sexual relationship   spouse   threatened with abuse   victims  

  Hallmarks 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.

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clear billing   experience   focused on client goals   honesty   keeping you informed   no guarantees   organization  

  The 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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