Blog Posts in August, 2016

5 Important Considerations When Drafting a Visitation Schedule

It’s a natural desire to want to see your child after a divorce or separation in the same manner and you saw before. The difficult truth is that both you and your former spouse will see them less frequently than before, and it tends to be a big adjustment for everyone involved. The process of drafting a visitation schedule can be very complicated and stressful, even when both parties are on good ...

Where are the Children During a Family Law Trial?

Parents may sometimes spend a full day in the courthouse during their family law trial. In some cases, a trial may last multiple days. This leaves many parents wondering where their children should be during their hearing and whether the children should be with them when making court appearances. Courthouses are public buildings, so children are always welcome to enter the courthouse. However, ...

Drew Barrymore Finalizes Divorce at Lightning Speed

Actress and Hollywood starlet Drew Barrymore hit the fast track with her divorce, finishing up her case just a few weeks after filing the documents in her dissolution of marriage case. According to The Los Angeles Times , Barrymore filed for divorce from her then-husband Will Kopelman on July 15, 2016 in the state of New York. Her divorce was finalized just a couple weeks later on August 3, 2016. ...

Establishing Legal Paternity in the State of Oregon

Whether dealing with a divorce or child custody case, or you simply wanting to become more informed about your rights within a parental relationship, it’s important to understand how Oregon law interprets legal paternity. While it might seem straightforward, it’s a fairly nuanced concept that can have a great impact on present or future legal proceedings. Paternity can be established in a few ...