After divorce or separation, clients often ask for tools or tips to help facilitate co-parenting. Parents are in the position of establishing new methods of communication and juggling the children’s schedules between two homes. There is a multitude of resources that allow for a more accessible and cooperative approach to co-parenting. Jill

Much of the terminology in the divorce arena is derived from the language of incarceration and conflict. Courts use words like “custody” to describe which parent has decision-making authority for children, rather than “parental responsibility.” Courts also use “visitation” to describe contact between a parent and a child, rather than “parenting time.”

A common question from post-divorce parents is “Can I move to another state with my child” or “Can I stop my ex-spouse from moving to another state with my child.” The law surrounding relocation of a child (often called “move away” cases) is complex and fact-specific. Historically, the court has focused on

What happens when one spouse in a marriage receives a gift or inheritance? Does it automatically become jointly-owned? During the marriage it may not seem to matter, particularly when the inheritance or gift is being enjoyed by both parties. But unlike other marital property, inheritances and gifts are subject to a different

Dissipation, or marital waste, is the use by one spouse of “marital property for their own sole benefit and for a purpose that is unrelated to the marriage at a time when the marriage was undergoing an irreconcilable breakdown.” This is a fancy way of saying “waste” means frivolous or unnecessary spending

by Heidi Sherman | Child Custody, Definitions, Move Away Cases, Oregon Family Law What’s the difference between a Temporary Protective Order of Restraint (TPOR) and a Status Quo Order (SQO)? Do I need one and if so which one? Certain issues regarding custody may need to be addressed during the dissolution of

We are a mobile society. More and more often, parents are on the move for a variety of reasons – career advancement, pursuit of education, to care for a sick parent, to access help from extended family. However, in divorce cases, relocating can be a challenging when it means leaving your children

If you are considering a divorce, one of the first thing you should do is consult with a lawyer, (or a few lawyers). Consulting with a lawyer is not cheating on your marriage. The purpose is to be educated about the divorce process and the consequences of divorce. It is important to

Going through a divorce can be an exhausting, grief-filled process. In the midst of this major life-change, you are expected to make big decisions that will impact your future, and the futures of your children. We always encourage our clients to be rigorous about self-care during their case, to support good decision-making

The statutes regarding a FAPA restraining order are found at ORS 107.700 to 107.735. To meet the qualifying criteria for such a restraining order, the Petitioner must prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that: the Respondent abused the Petitioner within 2 years preceding the filing of the petition (it is important