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How a parents’ breakup affects young children
Divorce is stressful for the couple separating, but it also has a profound effect on children in Oregon. The specific impact typically varies based on the child's age, and it can be very confusing for young ones. According to Parents.com, toddlers have an especially...
Recognizing signs of parental alienation
Unfortunately, it is not at all uncommon for Oregon divorces to turn ugly and acrimonious, and if you find yourself embroiled in such a divorce, you may have concerns about how it could potentially impact your children. Sometimes, parents navigating their way through...
How do you modify child custody in Oregon?
It is true that there could be situations in which you could modify a child custody decision in Oregon. However, most attorneys would probably tell you to try and be as thorough as possible in your initial negotiations during divorce. Facing everything at once has the...
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What happens if your ex fails to pay child support in Oregon?
When you have a child support order in place in Oregon, you probably expect that your child’s other parent will do his or her duty and pay the child support on time and as ordered. Regrettably, however, this is not always the way things work, and in some situations,...
What matters can you address in a co-parenting plan?
When you split from your Oregon spouse, you will undoubtedly need to untangle your lives from one another’s, and if you share children you both plan to parent moving forward, you will need to figure out how to effectively co-parent. Co-parenting almost always involves...
Should you use divorce mediation?
Married couples who are splitting up in Oregon and want the divorce process to be cost-effective and less stressful may want to consider mediation. This process can be very beneficial to not only the soon-to-be-ex spouses, but also for any children involved. However,...
Facilitating your child’s recovery after domestic violence
Domestic violence can have lasting and damaging effects for you and anyone who has witnessed the abuse. If your former spouse in Oregon was perpetrating your abuse and your children were present at the time of the mistreatment, they may react for years to come because...
Jealousy and custody disputes
The emotional impact of the divorce process can be intense, and people may struggle with various negative feelings while they are bringing their marriage to an end (these emotions can also linger after the divorce process is complete). Aside from depression, or even...
Dealing with family law issues during pregnancy
Divorce can be hard for many reasons for couples who are facing a number of challenges, from financial problems to negative emotions such as stress or depression. For some people, such as those who are pregnant, the end of a marriage and the numerous family law issues...