Every September, kids get to return to school. Depending on the child, this can be exciting, boring, or scary. When their parents are separated, these feelings are heightened. After all, during the school year, custody orders can be very different than during the summer. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to help your child adjust …
Child support can be one of the most contentious elements of the end of a marriage or other relationship. It’s all too common that once an order is in place, the paying parent refuses to pay the amount the court has ordered. That’s why every state has agencies dedicated to tracking these delinquent parents and, …
When you’re getting a divorce, you’re already handling a lot of complicated negotiations. You may be facing child custody battles, arguments about who gets to keep the home, or any number of other disagreements. If you have a pet, you’re facing one more problem: pet custody. The phrase “pet custody” seems similar enough to “child …
Fathers’ Day is June 20th, so it’s time to start celebrating everything dads do for their kids. A great father can help his kids grow and thrive. If you’re a father, you know how important it is to be a role model, support system, and friend to your child. While men are just as able …
Fathers’ Day, Fathers’ Rights: The History of Paternal Rights in Oregon Read More »
Getting sick is scary and stressful. Having a child can be, too. Going to work when you’re already sick or stressed from family situations just makes your life that much harder. It would be so nice if everyone could just take paid time away from work while they handled life situations. Still, for many workers, …
Oregon Fights to Delay Ambitious Benefits Program for Families Read More »
How Oregon Handles Child Custody Parenting when you’re not married to your children’s co-parent is rarely easy. Navigating the legal system while keeping your kids happy and healthy takes a lot of work. If you or your co-parent are considering leaving the state, it only gets more complicated. There’s no federal law that dictates how …
The Non-Nuclear Family In the 21st century, it’s become obvious that the supposedly “traditional” nuclear family may not be as typical as we thought. We’ve moved past the time where it’s expected that everyone will have a heterosexual marriage, have biological children, and live separately from the rest of their family and friends. Non-traditional families …
How Oregon Laws Support Non-Traditional Family Structures Read More »
Tax season is complicated enough for just one person. Reporting your income correctly and making sure you fill out the right forms can be hard enough without any extra factors. Getting married and having children adds additional complications. However, there’s no marital status that leads to a more complex tax situation than that of a …
It’s Tax Season: Alimony, Child Support, and Taxes in Oregon Read More »
It seems simple: difficult times put a strain on relationships, so more people should be breaking up. In some cases, this is true. Many people get divorced after periods of personal loss, difficult financial times, or infidelity. However, national and global events can stress relationships just as much as personal struggles while making it harder …
Delayed Divorces: COVID-19 Forcing Couples To Stay Together in Oregon Read More »
The history of women’s rights in the U.S. and around the world is long and complicated. On March 8th of this year, we can all take the time to stop and acknowledge the struggles women have and continue to face during International Women’s Day. While the U.S. and Oregon have some of the most equitable …
International Women’s Day: Celebrating the Rights of Women in Marriage Read More »