Divorcing is hard enough when you only have to worry about yourself, but it is even more difficult when you have children at home. You have to help them to cope with the divorce while you are helping yourself to do the same. This can be challenging, but it isn't...
Child Custody
How does domestic violence affect child custody?
Unfortunately, domestic violence is a common problem in households in the United States. It is thought that a minimum of 3 million children in the United States are witness to domestic violence every year.It goes without saying that acts of domestic violence create a...
Visitation rights as an Oregon grandparent
Grandparents always have a special place in their heart for their grandchildren, and it can be heartbreaking if for some reason they are having difficulty in attaining the rights to visitation. Perhaps your child does not have custody of your grandchildren and the...
When can a third-party get custody of a child?
When handling a custody case, the courts always attempt to make decisions that are in the best interests of the child in question. The best option is usually for the child to live with both parents, since it is important for a child to have a sense of their identity...
Making co-parenting a success
It's never easy to co-parent with a former spouse, because no matter how amicable the divorce process was, it is bound to have created a rift between the two of you. If you have decided to co-parent, this is great news. It means that you have both committed to putting...
What are the different types of child custody?
When navigating the often confusing world of child custody law, it can be difficult to know what type of custody you would like to file for, or what type of child custody you might be entitled to. However, it's not as confusing as it might seem once you understand the...
Should your parenting plan address leaving your child home alone?
You don't think your child is old enough to stay home alone, but your spouse does. Now you're thinking about getting divorced. Should your parenting plan address this topic?It may be wise, especially if you think that the child's safety could be an issue. The child's...