Creating a child custody plan can be easy enough for some Oregon parents, but creating a plan and then later adhering to it are two very different things. Parents usually agree that a parenting plan should always revolve around the best interests of their child or...
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Child Custody
Emotions Interfering With Child Custody? We Can Help
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Mar 24, 2016 | Child Custody
For parents, one of the most difficult aspects of divorce is creating a child custody agreement. Most Oregon parents agree that child custody should be based on whatever is in the best interests of the child, but it can be difficult to keep emotions out of the...
Appeals Court Upholds Bill O’Reilly’s Child Custody Agreement
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Mar 10, 2016 | Child Custody
Most people in Oregon now agree that, barring any extenuating circumstances, shared physical custody is often ideal for a child's best interests. But what exactly are those extenuating circumstances anyway? A variety of factors can affect a child custody agreement,...
Child Custody Has Tax Implications For Divorced Parents
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Feb 12, 2016 | Child Custody
Tax season is in full swing, and most people in Oregon are readying to file their tax returns. For parents, listing all dependent children is an important part of receiving the correct exemptions, but what about divorced parents? Only one parent may claim a child, and...
Experts Say Parents Should Equally Share Parenting Time
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Jan 14, 2016 | Child Custody
The image of the divorced child continues to persist in TV, movies and other forms of media -- weekdays with mom and weekends, or every other weekend, with dad, and sometimes even less. Historically this has been true, with mothers most often holding sole custody and...
Do You Understand How Child Custody Can Affect Taxes?
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Oct 15, 2015 | Child Custody
Child custody should, of course, always be determined based on whatever is in a child's best interest. However, it is still important for Oregon parents to understand the financial implications of various arrangements. Previously, married parents who filed joint taxes...
In Some Instances, Divorce Is In The Best Interests Of The Child
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Mar 30, 2015 | Child Custody
Oregon parents may sometimes be inclined to avoid divorce for the sake of their children. Admittedly, there is nothing wrong with attempting to work certain issues out before deciding that filing for divorce is the best course of action, but when problems cannot be...
Establishing Parenting Time Can Help With Support Payments
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Feb 6, 2015 | Child Custody
Finances are typically on both spouses' minds during a divorce and understandably so. Even though the recent recession is in the rearview mirror for most people, there may still be a feeling of insecurity when it comes to jobs and finances. This can be especially true...
Pilar Sanders Loses Parenting Time After Violating Custody Plan
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Dec 22, 2014 | Child Custody
Most parents in Oregon might assume that nothing could stand between them and access to their child, but what happens when an ex refuses to bring the children back? It's understandable that a parent may end up confused, especially if he or she has a child custody...
Mediation Can Help Resolve Child Custody Disputes
On Behalf of Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy, LLP | Oct 30, 2014 | Child Custody
Deciding who should have what responsibilities in a custody agreement is rarely an easy decision. Questions such as "Should he live with the primary caretaker?" or "Who is responsible for health insurance?" can arise, possibly signaling the beginning of a battle for...
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