Category Archives: Child Custody

New Case Law – Substantial Change of Circumstances Since the Last Custody Order

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Meg Clark-Kilcoyne

On March 28, 2012, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Sconce and Sweet. In this case, the trial court granted the father’s 2010 motion for a change in custody, granting him sole custody of the parties’ child. The trial court … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – Importance of the “Primary Caregiver” in Custody Determinations

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Meg Clark-Kilcoyne

On March 14, 2012, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Nice v. Townley. In this case, the trial court awarded custody of the parties’ young son to the father. The trial court weighed a number of factors under ORS 107.137 … Continue reading →

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Custody Evaluations In Divorce and Parenting Time Cases – An Overview

Posted on July 21, 2011 by C. Sean Stephens

Many times, parents come to our office with custody and parenting time arrangements already resolved. Other times, parenting time issues can be resolved by the parties in county mediation. So what do you do if you can’ t work a … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Child Custody, Parenting Time / Visitation | 3 Comments

Do I Have The Right To Visit My Grandchildren? Oregon’s Third Party Custody Laws Part II

Posted on April 10, 2011 by C. Sean Stephens

We previously blogged about grandparents and other third parties obtaining custody of children not legally their own.  A third party custody case is the most difficult type to pursue, because of the constitutional protections given legal parents in making decisions … Continue reading →

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Having An Attorney Appointed For Your Child During Divorce

Posted on March 24, 2011 by C. Sean Stephens

As Portland Oregon divorce and family law lawyers, we get a lot of questions from clients about what voice children have in deciding where they live or a schedule. We previously blogged about a common myth that children could decide where … Continue reading →

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