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Common Effects of Divorce on Older Children
Sometimes a divorce can affect older kids more than younger kids. The main reason is that an older child has had time to get used to how things are. Even if the parents fight, they are used to the safety afforded by their intact family.
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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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Understanding Cash Medical Child Support in Oregon: A Comprehensive Guide
This comprehensive guide demystifies cash medical child support in Oregon, highlighting its role in covering a child's healthcare expenses when private insurance falls short. It explores the legal criteria for determining when cash medical support is necessary, including affordability and availability of private health insurance, underpinned by ORS 25.321 and OAR 137-050-0750. Through a hypothetical scenario, it illustrates how obligations are calculated to ensure children's healthcare needs are met equitably.
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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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Understanding the CARES Act: Implications for Oregon Families
Explore how the CARES Act impacts Oregon families, particularly in divorce situations, focusing on tax implications and stimulus payments.
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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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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.
Read MoreCommon Psychological Issues with Children When Parents Are Divorcing
When parents get a divorce, even when they try to ensure that the kids are not affected, their kids experience more psychological issues than kids whose parents don't divorce. Thankfully, if you are paying attention to how your children are experiencing your divorce, you can work toward mitigating any long-term issues with counseling and good parenting.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Family Abuse Prevention Act: Key Changes and Implications
Explore recent amendments to Oregon's Family Abuse Prevention Act, focusing on restraining orders and evidentiary standards. Learn how these changes might affect your case.
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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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Understanding the Tax Implications of Divorce in Oregon
alimony payments
child-related tax benefits
child support non-deductibility
custodial parent rights
Understanding Father's Rights in Oregon Child Custody Cases
adoption
biological parentage
child custody
custodial parents
Understanding Postnuptial Agreements in Oregon: A Comprehensive Guide
capacity to contract
consent without coercion
contract law principles
division of debts and liabilities
Understanding Grandparent Visitation Rights in Oregon
child custody
child-parent relationship
child's best interest
court grant visitation criteria
Understanding Divorce Grounds in Oregon: No-Fault and Its Implications
abandonment
adjudicate issues
adultery
child custody