Posted by Patrick Ward | Jan 18, 2023 |
In Oregon, the law favors ongoing consistent and safe contact with both parents. There is no protection, necessarily, for the person who was the primary parent. To the extent appropriate and practical, divorcing parents should focus on meeting the children's needs in a child-centered way to ensure their emotional protection. Divorce is a challenge for every member of the family. My office provides recommendations and resources to help parents safely navigate through the process in a way that is legally appropriate, emotionally healthy, and child-centered. (Special thanks to the marvelous Christina McGhee for many of the tips and resources in this article. Her book Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids is a fantastic resource for families. And please also enjoy her appearance on Susan Guthrie's fabulous podcast, Divorce and Beyond, https://divorceandbeyondpod.com/divorce-and-children)