Jan. 31, 2019, was a big day for four partners at the Portland firm of Gevurtz Menashe.
On that date, they left the largest family law firm in the Northwest, possibly even west of the Mississippi, to start a boutique practice. Several hours later, they shared the news in a mass email to their clients, more than 500 in all.
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April is recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, at least one in seven children have experienced abuse or neglect in the past year.
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The family law attorneys at Four Point Legal recognize the value and benefit to our clients of having dedicated professionals involved in the divorce process.
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As we approach this holiday season, you may be feeling more ready to travel to spend time with loved ones. You may also be feeling some trepidation about how to do so in the safest way possible
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The holidays are just around the corner, and if you are a divorced or separated parent, you may be wondering how to make the season bright while navigating co-parenting with your former partner.
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The holiday season is once again upon us, and this year features extra challenges for divorced/separated parents attempting to navigate co-parenting and shared custody.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the CDC, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience physical violence by their intimate partner at some point during their lifetimes. About 1 in 3 women and nearly 1 in 6 men experience some form of sexual violence during their lifetimes. Now is the time to rededicate ourselves to breaking the cycle, to support survivors, and to speak out against domestic violence in all its forms.
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In the midst of everything else going on, we are unfortunately experiencing one of the worst and most dangerous wildfire episodes in many years. PLEASE be safe and follow all recommendations from local fire and law enforcement agencies.
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The Oregon Department of Education Early Learning Division has issued new guidelines regarding child care and Covid-19 safety protocols which become effective September 1, 2020.
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Families are having some very needed and overdue conversations now about racism and how so many are hurt by its ongoing prevalence in our society.
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During these stressful times, we know parents have a lot on their plates. Many of us are parents ourselves; we feel it too. But we aren’t the only ones experiencing stress - our little ones are going through a lot as well.
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Four Point Legal understands our clients need some assistance right now. There are a number of resources out there, but knowing where to look and navigating the bureaucracy to get the help can be time-consuming and frustrating. To make that process easier, we have compiled a list of potential resources for assistance during these very difficult times.
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Tragically, for too many children and adults, being out of school or the workplace means being home with an abusive parent or partner. With the current stay home order, this means very dangerous living situations may feel inescapable.
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While many people are fortunate to be able to work from home there are still many people who need to go into work as they always have. These folks have been deemed “essential workers”, which include healthcare, law enforcement, food, energy, transportation, financial, and other industries.
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Unfortunately, many people are experiencing a reduction in income due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Whether this is a reduction in hours, a temporary layoff, or the loss of a job altogether, it can be challenging to keep up with financial obligations such as spousal support or child support. There may be relief available.
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Four Point Legal is receiving many questions from parents wondering how “social distancing”, school closures, and parents working from home (or finding themselves out of work) will affect the normal parenting schedule they have established.
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