In the case of unmarried parents, the mother and father sign a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity. This legally declares they are the parents, and then they can add the father to the birth certificate. If there is no agreement, the state can establish paternity through the court. DNA testing is the most common and accurate method for determining a child’s biological father.
Key Takeaways: The court’s primary concern is the best interest of the children. In most cases, the authorities view keeping brothers and sisters together as in the best interests. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, such as one child legitimately posing a threat to the other, the court rarely separates siblings. If the children themselves request split custody and have a legitimate …
It’s a double-edged sword. Presenting your case first gives you the chance to make a convincing first impression. However, by presenting first, you reveal your strategy. Your spouse and opposing counsel then have time to tailor a response.
For the most part, student loan debt acquired BEFORE marriage remains separate property. Student loan debt acquired DURING the marriage becomes a bit more problematic. Things also vary depending on the types of loans. With federal loans, for example, the name on the paperwork matters most. Private loans usually require a co-signer, which, in the case of married couples, is most often a spouse.
Depositions are sworn witness statements, taken out of court, but still under oath. The court can then use written transcripts of these statements in place of in-person testimony.
In family law, depositions are most commonly used in contentious custody disputes or complex, high-asset divorces.
As opposed to community property states, where all property acquired during marriage belongs equally to both spouses, equitable distribution views the property as belonging to the individual spouse who earned it.
Moving out during a divorce may seem like a natural choice, but has an impact on custody, the division of property, and spousal support.
What is the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act and how determining jurisdiction impact child custody cases?
In Oregon, child support is often one of the biggest post-divorce expenses you encounter. With that in mind, here are some answers to the most common and frequently asked child support questions we hear.
The court may appoint a guardian ad litem during a custody case, but what does that mean and what should you expect once that happens?
