Parents going through a divorce want to ease the impact the dissolution has on their children. Part of this is ensuring child custody decisions are made that meet the child’s physical and emotional needs. Children generally need the care of both parents. This can play...
In most cases, Oregon family courts are going to want to make sure that both parents are as involved in their children’s lives as possible. Usually, this child custody arrangement reduces long-term conflict and is also healthier for the children. However, providing...
Establishing child custody and parenting time parameters during an Oregon divorce can be difficult on both parents and children. When parties emerge from their divorce with an intact order that stipulates when and with whom their children will live, it can be tempting...
As summer approaches, many divorced parents and their children will be transitioning from their school-year custody plan to their summer custody plan. This involves cooperation between both parents, as a summer child custody plan can look very different from the one...
Raising a child takes more than just love and dedication. It can take a lot of money to ensure that a child has everything they need to survive and thrive. When Oregon parents decide to separate or divorce, the financial obligations that each has to their children do...
Child custody disputes can be contentious. After all, parents can have very different views about what sort of custody arrangement and upbringing supports their child’s best interests. While these issues can be hashed out amicably in many instances, in others there is...
In Oregon and across the United States, one of the most common topics for extended dispute in a family law case centers around children. Child custody is often emotional, contentious and problematic. Even in cases where the parents are on amicable terms, it only takes...
Child custody is typically on the mind of every divorcing parent. Because of the importance of child custody to the child, parents and family, it is helpful for divorcing couples to be familiar with the different child custody options available. Child custody options...
If you have children with your ex, you'll probably need to continue communicating with them until your children become adults. This unfortunately can lead to some difficult situations, especially if tensions between the two of you run high and if your ex is difficult...
Sharing custody of your child can be a challenge, to say the least. Not only will you need to attempt to put aside any past hurt or resentment, but you will also need to actively work together with their other parent as a team to act in the best interests of your...