Oregon Family Law and Divorce Law Blog
Tag: Child Support
Navigating Divorce: Planning Your Child’s Education in Oregon
Explore how divorce proceedings in Oregon address child custody, support, and educational planning. Learn about legal and physical custody implications for your child's education.
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons to Seek Child Support Modification in Oregon
Explore the primary reasons for modifying child support in Oregon, including changes in income, parenting time, and family dynamics.
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Understanding Child Support Calculations in Oregon
This article delves into how child support is calculated in Oregon, highlighting the state's formula and factors that may influence the final determination.
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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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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 Collaborative Divorce in Oregon: A Guide for Couples
Collaborative divorce offers a non-litigious approach to resolving divorce disputes in Oregon, fostering constructive communication and personalized agreements.
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Navigating Divorce During Pregnancy in Oregon
Divorce during pregnancy presents unique challenges in Oregon, including custody and paternity issues. Learn how state law addresses these complexities.
Read MoreDo You Need an Attorney to Establish Paternity in Oregon?
In Oregon, establishing paternity can be a complex legal process. While self-representation is possible, hiring an experienced attorney can ensure your rights are protected.
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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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Understanding No-Fault Divorce in Oregon: A Comprehensive Guide
Oregon's no-fault divorce system simplifies the dissolution process by eliminating the need to prove fault. However, it still requires careful navigation of legal and emotional challenges.
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