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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 children. However, ensuring that both parents...

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 process. We understand the unique...

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, including a parent’s physical location or their state of health. Bill O’Reilly —...

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 which one gets to do so...

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 fathers only given access to small...