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What is a stalking order in Oregon?
This blog post delves into the legal process of obtaining a Stalking Protective Order (SPO) in Oregon. It explains what constitutes stalking behavior, who can obtain an SPO, and how to go about filing for one. The post emphasizes the importance of consulting with an experienced Oregon stalking attorney to navigate this complex and sensitive issue.
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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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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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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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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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Understanding Writs of Assistance in Oregon Child Custody Cases
A writ of assistance is a legal tool used to enforce child custody orders in Oregon. This article explores its purpose, process, and limitations.
Read MoreCommon 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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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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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.
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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