McKinley Irvin Blogs from February 2015

• 5 Ways an Adoption Attorney Makes the Process Easier

  Feb 18, 2015
  Making the decision to adopt a child is an exciting step for your family, but it is important that you are aware of all the processes and choices that come along with such a responsibility. You can benefit from the legal counsel of an Oregon family law attorney to expedite the process and make it more efficient. Here, we examine what you need to know about the process and why you should obtain legal counsel for your adoption. Know the facts first. Adoption is a time-consuming and expensive process, and it can take anywhere ...
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• What You Need to Know About Co-Parenting After a Divorce

  Feb 9, 2015
  Even when you and a former spouse have made the decision to end your marriage, your relationship with one another may never actually be over when children are involved. After a divorce, you must move from being a married couple to being two people that are raising children with one another. Since divorces often involve a considerable degree of hurt feelings and emotions, working with one another in this capacity may be stressful. When you must co-parent with a former spouse, there are some important things that you should ...
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• 8 Tips for Negotiating Child Support in a Divorce Agreement

  Feb 4, 2015
  When a couple separates, whether married or unmarried, there are often significant decisions to be made regarding the future. When children are involved, those choices must be carefully considered. Working with the court can help determine child custody, visitation, and support; however, all of these matters can be altered according to the needs of the child and their parents. Modifying child support payments , on the other hand, usually only occurs when one parent has a significant change in income or circumstances, so it ...
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