If you have decided to divorce your spouse, you may be wondering whether you will need to hire an attorney. With the huge amount of information available online, including self-help forms and tips for DIY divorces, you may think you can handle the process yourself. And in some cases, you may be able to complete the necessary paperwork either withou…
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So that the Litowich Law Family can be well rested to take care of your family, we close the office starting on December 24, 2019 and reopen on January 2, 2020. During this time, our team will not be answering the phone or responding to emails. We will respond to your emails and calls promptly in the new year. Best wishes to you and your family in…
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Estate planning is a lifelong and dynamic process. It is not something you do once and forget about. From the time you first establish your estate plan to the time it is actually put into effect, you are likely to go through many different phases in your life. As your personal circumstances and family relationships change over time, any changes in…
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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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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 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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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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The court looks favorably on a parent who makes time for their kids.
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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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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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