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Parenting Time and COVID-19
April 5th, 2020
We’ve all heard the stories and been wondering: how do we manage our parenting plan when our movement is restricted, schools are closed, and maybe the other parent is an essential worker? The short answer: keep following the parenting plan. If you have have a court ordered parenting plan, you need to keep following it unless a court issues a…
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A Guide to Navigating the Coronavirus
March 11th, 2020
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has been detected in 90 locations around the world. This includes many locations in the US. While the news about this outbreak seems scary, it is important to remember that there have been similar global outbreaks in the past two decades. Staying calm a…
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Coronavirus Protocol at Litowich Law
March 9th, 2020
We have been monitoring the CDC website regarding the Coronavirus. They recommend that people avoid close contact with people who have been exposed to the virus. None of our attorneys or staff have reported any exposure or symptoms. As a cloud-based firm, we can schedule consultations and client meetings using the telephone or video conferencing. W…
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Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Divorce Attorney Early in the Process
February 21st, 2020
Contributor: Zachary A. Gottlieb
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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