Tag Archives: Child Custody

New Case Law – Custody Determination

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

On April 14, 2010, the Oregon Court of Appeals filed an opinion in Stevens and Stevens.  The entire opinion can be found here:  http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/A138624.htm The appeal was filed by father due to a trial court ruling awarding sole custody to … Continue reading →

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At what age can a child decide custody/parenting time?

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

This is a trick question.  There is no age at which a child can make these decisions, until he/she turns 18 and the court no longer has jurisdiction over them. There are, however, a few methods by which a child … Continue reading →

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News: Bugged Teddy Bear Backfires!

Posted on January 11, 2009 by C. Sean Stephens

While wanting to know what is happening in the other parent’s house is understandable, there are some boundaries.  For example, don’t grill the kids about what is happening with the other parent during parenting time. Also, putting recording devices in kids … Continue reading →

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New Case Law: Moving Away and Modification of Custody and Parenting Time

Posted on May 3, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

A “move away” case is where one parent, either in an initial filing or modification, seeks to move a child away from the other parent. Move away cases are hard. In Oregon, the legislature’s stated policy is that good parents … Continue reading →

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Top 10 list: Top 10 ways to keep your kids out of the middle of your divorce or custody case

Posted on April 6, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

In divorce and filiation cases involving custody of children, frequently the children suffer most. As divorce and family law lawyers, we have seen the good, bad, and the ugly of well meaning parents putting the kids in the middle of … Continue reading →

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