Oregon Divorce Frequently Asked Questions
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If parents are able to discuss and choose the legal custody arrangement themselves or with the help of a mediator, it can save them substantial legal costs, stress and conflict. Otherwise, custody is usually negotiated between each parent's attorneys as a part of their divorce settlement.
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Return What are the different options for custody? |
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Return What factors do the courts consider in determining custody? |
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The judge will assess and make a custody ruling based on the best interest of the child(ren). Some of the many factors the judge considers are:
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Return What is custody in Oregon? |
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Legal Custody identifies who has the legal right for making the major decisions regarding each child and who is legally responsible to care for each child. "Major decisions" are not regular, daily parenting choices, but more significant or lasting decisions in specific topic areas. In Oregon, these areas include residence, education, health care, and religious training. Legal custody is distinct from the amount of time you each spend with each child (your parenting time schedule). For example, the parent with more parenting time may not be the parent who has legal custody of the child.
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