Family Law Oregon
Oregon Child Attending School (CAST) Laws: Paying Child Support After Age 18
Understanding Oregon's Child Attending School LawIn most of the United States, child support automatically ends when a child turns 18 and graduates from high school. Oregon is uni...
Court-Ordered DNA Testing for Paternity in Oregon: Costs, Refusals, and Accuracy
Establishing paternity is the critical first step in securing your legal rights as a father or obtaining child support as a mother in Oregon. Unfortunately, parents are not always...
Modifying a Child Custody Order in Oregon: Proving a Substantial Change in Circumstances
A finalized child custody judgment in Oregon is meant to provide long-term stability and predictability for the child. Because of this, judges are extremely reluctant to disrupt a...
Terminating the Rights of an Out-of-State Biological Parent for an Oregon Stepparent Adoption
Understanding Jurisdiction and the UCCJEA in OregonBlended families are common across Oregon, from Portland to Medford. However, when a stepparent wishes to formalize their relati...
What is a Sunset Clause in an Oregon Prenuptial Agreement?
When drafting a premarital agreement in Oregon, many couples want to protect their assets in case the marriage ends early, but they also feel that if the marriage lasts for a long...
How to Emancipate a Minor in Oregon: Age Limits, Costs, and Legal Requirements
Introduction to Legal EmancipationEmancipation is a formal legal process that grants a teenager the legal rights and responsibilities of an adult before they turn 18. In Oregon, a...
How to Legally Amend or Modify an Existing Oregon Prenuptial Agreement
A premarital agreement is designed to protect your assets based on a snapshot of your life right before you get married. However, lives evolve. You might start a successful busines...
Understanding the Limits of Oregon's Runaway Laws vs. Legal Emancipation
Legal Emancipation vs. Running AwayMany teenagers in Oregon believe that simply packing a bag and leaving home means they are 'emancipated.' This is a dangerous legal myth. Runnin...
Protecting a Small Business or Professional Practice During an Oregon Divorce
For entrepreneurs, physicians, dentists, and independent contractors in Portland, Hillsboro, Eugene, and Oregon City, a divorce petition threatens far more than personal savings-it...
Do Both Parties Need an Attorney for a Prenup in Oregon?
When planning a wedding in Oregon, discussing a premarital agreement (commonly known as a prenup) can be a sensitive topic. Many couples wonder if they can save money by sharing on...
The Oregon Putative Father Registry: Protecting Your Rights Before a Child is Placed for Adoption
Discovering that an ex-partner is pregnant and planning to place the child for adoption against your wishes is one of the most terrifying situations a man can face. Many unwed fath...
Parenting Time Enforcement in Oregon: What to Do When Your Ex Withholds the Child
Few things are more agonizing for a parent than showing up for your designated weekend visit only to find your ex-spouse refusing to hand over your child. Whether they claim the ch...
Calculating Oregon Child Support for 1099 Contractors, Freelancers, and Small Business Owners
Self-Employed Income and Child SupportDetermining child support is relatively easy when parents have standard W-2 jobs. But when one or both parents are self-employed, 1099 indepe...
Contesting or Terminating an Adult Guardianship or Conservatorship in Oregon
Introduction to Guardianships in OregonIn Oregon, guardianships and conservatorships are established to protect adults who can no longer make safe decisions regarding their health...
Filing a FAPA Restraining Order in Oregon: Timelines, Qualifications, and Court Process
Understanding the Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA)Experiencing abuse at the hands of someone you love or live with is a terrifying situation. In Oregon, the legal system provide...
Imputing Income to an Unemployed or Underemployed Spouse for Oregon Alimony
Understanding Earning Capacity in Oregon Alimony CasesIn high-stakes divorce cases, it is not uncommon for one spouse to attempt to manipulate their income to secure a better fina...
Determining Spousal Support for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs in Oregon
Understanding Spousal Support for Business Owners in OregonDivorcing as an entrepreneur or small business owner in Oregon introduces unique financial complexities. Unlike a tradit...
Oregon Stepparent Adoption Rules for Older Teenagers: Mandatory Consent Laws
The Meaning of Adopting a TeenagerAdopting an older stepchild is a profound statement of family commitment. Whether your teenager is preparing for high school in Bend, learning to...
Unmarried Fathers' Rights at the Hospital in Oregon: Birth Certificates and Visitation Obstruction
The birth of a child should be a profoundly joyful moment. However, for unmarried fathers in Oregon facing a strained or hostile relationship with the mother, the hospital experien...
How to Defend Against and Contest a False FAPA Restraining Order in Oregon
Protecting Your Rights Against False FAPA ClaimsThe Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) was designed to protect genuine victims of domestic violence. However, because temporary FAP...
Selling, Co-Owning, or Buying Out the Marital Home in an Oregon Divorce
Signing a Quitclaim Deed to hand over your share of a house in Portland, Eugene, Salem, or Hillsboro without first removing your name from the underlying mortgage is one of the mos...
Can Legal Marijuana or Psilocybin Use Affect Child Custody in Oregon?
When Oregon legalized recreational marijuana and created a framework for supervised psilocybin therapy, many parents assumed their private use of these substances could no longer b...
How to File for a No-Fault Divorce in Oregon: Timelines and Residency Requirements
Making the decision to end a marriage is never easy, but Oregon law attempts to make the legal process as straightforward as possible. Officially known as a 'Dissolution of Marriag...
Posthumous Stepparent Adoption in Oregon Following a Biological Spouse's Death
Formalizing Your Bond After a TragedyLosing a spouse is a devastating experience. For a stepparent living in Oregon who has been actively raising their spouse's child, the emotion...