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In a Child's Best Interests: Foster and Encourage a Close and Continuing Relationship
September 2nd, 2019
Whether parents like each other or not, their children are entitled to love and bond with each parent. This means that the parent encourages the children to like, love, respect, communicate with, and see the other parent.
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In a Child’s Best Interests: Primary Caregiver
August 30th, 2019
The court favors the primary caregiver because the child is usually more bonded to the primary caregiver and feels safe and secure with the primary caregiver.
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In a Child’s Best Interests: Abuse
August 28th, 2019
In Oregon, if one parent has been found to have abused the other parent, there is a presumption that it is not best for the child to be in the custody of the abuser.
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In a Child’s Best Interests: Desirability of Parent and Child Relationship
August 26th, 2019
Most of the time, the court will find that it is desirable to continue the relationship between the child and both parents.
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In a Child’s Best Interests: Interest and Attitude
August 23rd, 2019
The court looks favorably on a parent who makes time for their kids.
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In a Child’s Best Interests: Emotional Ties
August 22nd, 2019
Courts might be hesitant to interrupt children’s relationships if they have strong emotional ties with people in their primary household.
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In a Child’s Best Interests: What does that even mean?
August 19th, 2019
Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 107.137 gives the court a set of factors to consider when the court is deciding what is in a child’s best interests.
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Preparing for Divorce
March 22nd, 2019
1. Assets and Liabilities — Make a List
Oregon divorce and support laws divide assets and distribute income. When preparing to divorce, gather all your financial documents in preparation to share with your attorney. Think about documents related to real and personal property, monthly debts and expenses, bank and investment accounts, credit card…
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Categories: Divorce
6 Tips to Help You Stay Sane During a Divorce
March 22nd, 2019
Self-care is one of the most important, and lowest cost, things you can do while going through a divorce. Why, you ask? It’s easy to let the pressure of major transition and family drama weigh you down. In our practice, we often meet with people who feel like they are losing control of their lives. We see our clients struggle with strong feel…
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Categories: Divorce
Attorney Sarah M. Litowich is an Oregonian through and through, with roots in rural eastern Oregon and the Willamette Valley. She is grateful for these deep Oregon roots because she learned the value of hard work and building and maintaining strong r… Read More
