Corvallis Custody & Parenting Time Attorney

Types of Child Custody in Oregon

Determining child custody is one of the most emotionally difficult aspects of divorce. When divorcing parents are unable to agree on child custody and parenting time on their own, the court would have to make the decision for them.

In Oregon, there are two types of child custody:

• Physical custody- This determines where the child will live most of the time
• Legal custody- This determines who gets to decide about the child’s education, health, religion, and other concerns

Although the court usually grants physical custody to just one parent while the non-custodial parent receives visitation or parenting time, the court is most of the time in favor of granting joint legal custody. However, if a joint legal custody is not in the best interest of the child such as when one parent has a history of abuse, the court will likely award legal custody to one parent.

Whether you and your spouse are working out the details of child custody and parenting time agreement on your own or you’re already in the middle of a difficult custody dispute, Jennifer I. Nash & Nicolas Ortiz, P.C. stands ready to help. Allow us to review the details of your case thoroughly and advise you on the best course of action to ensure favorable outcomes.

Contact our firm today and schedule a consultation with our Corvallis child custody lawyer to get started. We serve clients throughout all of Benton & Linn Counties.

How Do the Courts Grant Custody & Parenting Time?

At our firm, we strive to resolve your case swiftly and cost-effectively. If you and your spouse decide to work the child custody and parenting time on your own, we can provide sound legal counsel on developing a plan that suits the specific needs of your family. However, if you and your spouse cannot work out an agreement, we are prepared to take your case up to court.

Below are the factors that the court considers when determining child custody:

• Physical and mental health of both parents
• The child’s need for continuation of a stable home environment
• Emotional relationships between the child and family
• Any evidence of parental drug or alcohol abuse
• Any history of domestic abuse
• Other factors

Contact Our Corvallis Child Custody Lawyer

Our attorneys have over 40 years of combined experience litigating child custody and parenting time issues in court. We are familiar with certain requirements the court looks for in these types of family law matters and can develop a strategy geared towards an outcome that is in the best interest of your child.