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Crafting Comprehensive Parenting Plans to Prevent Future Disputes in Oregon

A detailed parenting plan is crucial in preventing future disputes between separated or divorced parents. This article explores the importance of specificity in these plans and offers guidance on how to create effective agreements.

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How Marijuana Use Influences Child Custody Decisions in Oregon

Marijuana use, although legal for adults in Oregon, can impact child custody decisions. Courts prioritize the child's best interests and evaluate how parental cannabis consumption affects their welfare.

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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.

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Understanding Children's Role in Oregon Custody Decisions

Explore how Oregon courts handle children's input in custody arrangements and understand the factors influencing these decisions.

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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 Legal Paternity in Oregon: A Comprehensive Guide

Explore the legal framework for establishing paternity in Oregon, including presumptions, voluntary acknowledgment, and court adjudication. Learn how these processes impact custody and support rights.

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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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Evolving Terminology in Oregon Family Law: From Custody to Parental Responsibility

This article explores the shift in family law terminology from 'custody' to 'parental responsibility,' highlighting potential benefits for Oregon families.

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When and Why a Child’s Attorney May Be Appointed in Oregon Family Law Cases

In Oregon family law cases, particularly those involving high conflict or serious concerns about a child’s well-being, courts may appoint a separate attorney to represent the child. This post explains when and how a child’s attorney is appointed, the difference between “best interests” and “express wishes” representation, and how the process varies across counties like Multnomah and Washington. If your child’s voice needs to be heard independently, understanding this legal option is essential.

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Understanding the Tax Implications of Divorce in Oregon

Explore how divorce impacts tax responsibilities in Oregon, including considerations for alimony, child support, and custody arrangements.

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Crafting Comprehensive Parenting Plans to Prevent Future Disputes in Oregon

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How Marijuana Use Influences Child Custody Decisions in Oregon

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Preventing Child Relocation in Oregon: What Non-Custodial Parents Need to Know

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Understanding Children's Role in Oregon Custody Decisions

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Is it necessary to hire a divorce lawyer or family law attorney?

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Understanding Legal Paternity in Oregon: A Comprehensive Guide

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Navigating Stepparent Rights in an Oregon Divorce: What You Need to Know

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Evolving Terminology in Oregon Family Law: From Custody to Parental Responsibility

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When and Why a Child’s Attorney May Be Appointed in Oregon Family Law Cases

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Understanding the Tax Implications of Divorce in Oregon

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