Deciding whether to keep the marital home during a divorce involves weighing financial, emotional, and familial factors. This article explores key considerations under Oregon law.
Read MoreExplore when and why attorneys are appointed for children in Oregon family law cases, including the differences between 'best interests' and 'express wishes' representation.
Read MoreUncontested divorce in Oregon offers a streamlined and amicable resolution for couples ready to dissolve their marriage without litigation. This guide explores the nuances of uncontested divorce, highlighting its benefits and procedural requirements.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreOregon law mandates that parents financially support their children. This article explores the legal repercussions for non-payment of court-ordered child support and enforcement mechanisms available to custodial parents.
Read MoreThis article explores the shift in family law terminology from 'custody' to 'parental responsibility,' highlighting potential benefits for Oregon families.
Read MoreThis article explores the intricacies of child support cases in Oregon, detailing how agreements are reached and enforced, and what happens when disputes arise.
Read MoreBlended 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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