» Child Custody

If you and your child’s other parent no longer live together due to divorce or separation, it’s essential to have a custody arrangement in place that ensures you are both actively involved in your child’s life. Significantly, there are many different types of child custody schedules that can be implemented into your parenting plan. It’s vit… Read More

It can be hard to imagine what life will be like in a year, much less several years, when you have growing children. If you have a custody agreement in place after a divorce or breakup, you made it with the needs of your children in mind. But those needs are almost certain to change over time, along with other circumstances. That means that custody… Read More

If you and your spouse are divorcing or you’re separating from your partner, a parenting plan will need to be put into place if you share a child together. This is a written document that outlines how your child will split their time, who will care for them on a daily basis, and how decisions will be made about their health, welfare, and educatio… Read More

Child custody is often an emotional issue for parents who are divorcing or parting ways. However, it’s important to understand that custody matters aren’t one-size-fits-all. There are several different types of child custody arrangements in Oregon, depending on the needs of your family and the best interests of your child. What are the Differen… Read More

Custody orders aren’t necessarily set in stone. Oregon law recognizes that there may be situations in which modifying a child custody order may be in the best interests of the child. However, it’s important to understand that once an order is in effect, neither parent can simply make changes on their own accord — they must either agree to the… Read More

Child custody can be one of the most contentious issues in a divorce. Parents might face disputes regarding parenting styles, living arrangements, parenting time, and many other issues. While these situations can be emotionally difficult for both parents and children, there are a few things you can do to avoid conflict in custody matters. Here are… Read More

Frequent communication between a parent and child can help ensure they build a strong and healthy bond. Significantly, texting is a way children can remain in regular contact with their parents — regardless of the relationship their parents have with each other. If you share parenting responsibilities with your ex after you’ve divorced or parte… Read More

Adoption, guardianship, and custody are three concepts in family law that are often confused. However, they are three separate legal processes in Oregon that have very different legal effects on a parent-child relationship. Adoption: allows a non-biological parent to become a child’s legal parent with all of the rights and obligations that are av… Read More