Can a ex spouse file for child support, if a divorce is final and approved by the judge with joint custody of the children

Yes. I think a common misconception is that if parents have joint custody there will be no child support. That is not the case. Child support is...

Current Div. Custody, Child and Spouse support. Restraining order granted on "Intimidation" B.S. Lane County Or & My attny quit

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Can I have sole physical/legal custody but teen spend primary amount of time with mom? 78% time with mom, 22% time with dad.

Yes, technically your husband could have sole custody of his daughter while the mom has the most parenting time. But usually the parent with the...

Am I entitled to spousal support if we get a divorce because of infidelity?

I agree with my colleagues, but would add that there are statutory factors that the court will consider for each type of spousal support to...

How long do I have to wait to file for divorce after moving to a new state?

You must be a resident of Oregon, or be domiciled in Oregon at the time the suit for divorce is commenced and continuously for a period of six...

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If I have moved to establish an additional/separate residence for kids and myself, do I have any rights regarding child custody?

If there is no court order regarding custody and parenting time then you both have equal rights to the kids. And except in certain extreme...

Can I force or request that my Ex's wife not be in the courtroom during a hearing?

You cannot keep her out unless she is going to testify as a witness, in which case she has to stay out until she is dismissed as a witness. You ask...

My ex who has custody is constantly late she makes her bf meet to drop off my son for my time, what can I do?

If there have been consistent and wilfull violations of the plan, you can file a motion to enforce the parenting plan or a motion for contempt....

In Oregon can you contest a modification to an existing custody agreement ?

I'm not clear about what the mother wants. Is she trying to modify the order to give you custody because she doesn't want custody? And you want to...

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My daughter is homeless due to her heroen abuse and I believe she is bi-polar which is causing her not to be able to stay sober.

I assume she is an adult. You might be able to become her legal guardian. I have added the Guardianship practice area so lawyers in that practice...