I often get asked when someone should file to change parenting time. Unlike last week, where we discussed how hard it is to change custody, in Oregon it is actually very easy to change parenting time. When discussing Oregon parenting time modifications it is important to distinguish the difference … Read More
Often, people wonder when is the right time to file for an Oregon custody modification. They may feel that the other parent isn't behaving appropriately, but aren't sure if a judge will grant their request to change custody. The problem in Oregon is that custody is a pretty hard thing to change. … Read More
For families with two homes, the school year can cause some additional stress on the kids and parents. This post discusses a few of the common difficulties people face relating to custody and parenting time with school aged children. Who Decides What School the Child(ren) Attend? First, in … Read More
Often, when parents can't agree on a custody or parenting time plan, they will choose to hire a custody evaluator to make a recommendation. A custody evaluator is usually a psychologist, trained in child development, who can issue a proposal to the parties and the judge as to what they think … Read More
We realize that although we deal with the ins and outs of child support, custody, and other family law matters on a daily basis most people who are facing a divorce or have already had one do not. We realize many people may be thinking, what do I need to know about child support? Since we have many … Read More
Who Gets to Claim Child Tax Credit in an Oregon or Washington Divorce Just as the cherry blossoms and tulips arrive in Oregon and Washington, so do the questions about taxes. At this time of year, the question of taxes is a prevalent one. When parents are going through a divorce or custody case, … Read More
Divorce Lawyer, Mediator, or Do it Yourself: The Guide to Who to Hire to do Your Divorce If you've decided you are going to go through with a divorce and need to know what to do next, hopefully this article can help point you in the right direction. There are really two decisions that you need to … Read More
When seeking a divorce, be it in Portland, Oregon, Clark County, Washington or beyond, both parties want to come out with the best outcome possible. In many cases the parties are able to negotiate a settlement either through an uncontested divorce, a contested, but peaceful divorce, or through … Read More
Who you hire as your Washington or Oregon family law attorney will go a long way towards determining how your divorce, custody, or other family law case plays out. Here are a few of the top mistakes people make when hiring a lawyer so you can avoid making the same mistakes. 1. Looking only for … Read More
Portland & SW Washington Divorce and Custody: Top five mistakes people make in negotiating a settlement First of all as a Portland divorce firm we can tell you nearly all divorce cases settle, the question usually is not if a settlement will be reached, but rather when will the agreement be … Read More