There are many issues to address when couples from Oregon or elsewhere around the country go through a divorce. If a couple has children, the topic of child custody is often one of the more complex issues that is discussed. Many psychologists and child experts are now...
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Child Custody
Shared Child Custody Arrangements Result In Lower Stress For Kids
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Sep 7, 2017 | Child Custody
Going through a divorce can be a trying experience for Oregon residents or others around the country, particularly if a couple has children. Discussions around child custody, living arrangements and financial support for the children can be intense, given the...
Can Low IQ Result In Loss Of Child Custody?
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Jul 31, 2017 | Child Custody
Not many would argue that it takes a certain level of intelligence to succeed in some areas of life. For example, someone wanting to be an engineer, doctor or scientist would need an IQ higher than the average of 90 to 110. However, how much intelligence does it take...
Child Custody Decisions Often Difficult
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Jun 15, 2017 | Child Custody
Going through an Oregon divorce can be a stressful experience, particularly when children are involved. Child custody issues can potentially be contentious. However, it is critical for divorcing couples to remember that though they may be ending their relationship,...
Veteran With Pstd Now Fighting Child Custody Issues
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | May 19, 2017 | Child Custody
Citizens in Oregon and throughout the nation owe a debt of gratitude to our veterans who have bravely served our country. Many veterans, especially those who have experienced combat in war-torn areas, suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Those veterans are...
Parenting Plans Helpful When Addressing Child Custody Issues
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Apr 6, 2017 | Child Custody
Going through a divorce in Oregon or elsewhere is an emotional experience. Those emotions are often heightened when children are involved. Child custody issues can turn divorce proceedings into contentious battles. However, it is beneficial for divorcing spouses to...
Important Facts About Child Custody In Oregon
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Dec 15, 2016 | Child Custody
When a husband and wife opt to divorce, they will face many tough decisions over the division of their assets and how their lives will be lived separately. For parents who get divorced, probably no decisions will be as difficult as the ones concerning child custody....
In Divorce, The Best Interests Of The Child Are Not Always Clear
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Oct 19, 2016 | Child Custody
Parents in Oregon usually agree that their children's best interests should be respected in almost all aspects of life, but what is that best interest, exactly? For each family going through a divorce, the answer will be different. It often requires a tailored and...
Moving Out Of State? Find Out How Child Custody Can Be Affected
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Sep 9, 2016 | Child Custody
Life might be somewhat easier if most things stayed the same, but the reality for most people in Oregon is that change happens. However, big life changes can be somewhat more complicated for divorced parents. This is especially true when that big change involves an...
Effects Of 1997 Child Custody Law Still Felt Today
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Jul 1, 2016 | Child Custody
The general prevailing perception of how parenting after divorce should look has not changed much over the years. Many people still fully expect mothers to be awarded primary custody while fathers are relegated to weekends and summer visits. However, as families...
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