Going through a court battle to ensure that you have access to your child can often feel perverse. Every loving parent should be able to have a relationship with their child if they have a positive influence.Some well-meaning parents can, unfortunately, suffer a...
Child Custody
Is it possible to arrange child custody without the courts?
Going through a divorce or separation is stressful not only on the couple involved but on their children too. This is why it is very common for separating couples to want to avoid any additional conflict in child custody arrangements.If you and your separating partner...
Enforcing a parenting plan in Oregon
If you have a parenting plan in place, you will expect that the other parent will respect this. However, if they intentionally or consistently violate the parenting plan, you should take this very seriously. There are possibilities for you to take action to enforce...
When is the other parent’s discipline too harsh?
If you are co-parenting with the other parent of your children, you may not always agree on the way to bring up your kids. This might be true for things such as education and discipline. While there is no one right way to bring up your children, you may have concerns...
Explaining a divorce to your child
The process of a divorce can be tough for all those involved, not the least of which is the children. Children of divorcing parents are likely to have different reactions to their parents' divorce depending on their age. This is why it is important that you understand...
Child custody laws can protect your child from emotional abuse
If you are no longer in a romantic relationship with the other parent of your child, you might share custody with them and have a co-parenting relationship. Most parents don't have to worry about their child's well-being when they are staying with their other parent....
Making joint custody work as a co-parent
Being a single parent and juggling work can be very difficult. This is why it is so important for co-parents to be able to have a strong and mature relationship with each other. The more that they can communicate well and get on the same page in terms of schedules and...
How addiction affects child custody
If you are a parent who has recently separated with your partner, it is likely that the question of child custody has become very significant for you. It is common for parents to have concerns about their child's welfare when in the custody of other caregivers,...
Proving that an Oregon parent is unfit
When a person is recognized as a biological parent, he or she has assumed parental rights over his or her child. This means that they do not need to prove anything in order to have visitation rights and custody over their child. However, in some circumstances, these...
How are child custody decisions made in Oregon?
When going through a divorce or separation with your partner, it is likely that you will need to consider how your children will divide their time between each parent. This has the potential to cause many arguments and discussions, since it is never easy to find a...