July 7, 2023
Custody, Family Law, Modification, Parenting Time
How Courts Handle Religion in Custody CasesFamily law cases can become complex, particularly when religious and spiritual beliefs are involved. Parents have the right to raise their children in the religion of their choice, but children also have the right to freedom of religion. Judges are tasked with determining the child’s best interests while upholding
June 26, 2023
Divorce & Separation, Family Law
How Courts View PetsDivorce is stressful enough without having to worry about if you will lose your pet in the process. Although pet parents love and care for their pets as family members, courts do not decide who your pet spends time with after a divorce in the same way courts decide child custody.When a
June 16, 2023
Child Support, Custody, Family Law
Child support in OregonTypically, child support is discontinued when a child turns 18 years of age. In Oregon, an adult child attending school may be entitled to receive child support payments from either or both parents if there is a current Oregon child support order.To receive child support, a child attending school must be:1. At
June 2, 2023
Custody, Family Law, Parenting Time
What is custody?In Oregon, custody and parenting time are separate designations that grant you different rights and privileges regarding your relationship with your child. To have custody of a child is to have the legal right to make custodial decisions about your child. Custodial decisions are the major choices about your child’s life, including, but not
May 26, 2023
Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family Law
How do you start a family law case?To file for divorce or custody, you will need to file a set of forms with the court. The most important form is called a Petition. A petition provides the court and the other party with information about what you want to happen in the case. It’s essentially your wish list of
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