Useful Websites:
www.dcs.state.or.us/calculator - Oregon Division of Child Support
www.dcs.state.or.us/familylaw - Provides a county-by-county list of various family law and related services
http://www.osbar.org/ - Legal information for the public at their "Legal Links" location
http://www.omediate.org/ - Provides an alphabetical listing of mediators in Oregon. Standards of Practice and a consumer guide to selecting members are also listed
http://www.just-for-kids.com/ - Lists thousands of books written by and intended for children
http://www.parentingtimecalendar.com/ - The calendar software allows parents to put in their parenting time schedule and print out custom calendars. Calculate your overnights. There is a fee for purchasing this software.
http://www.divorcesupport.com/ - Information about divorce, child custody, support, modification and much more.
http://www.smartdivorce.com/ - Offers practical solutions to a number of challenges presented by divorce. Site includes articles on divorce, support groups, and financial information
http://www.divorcenet.com/ - Interactive bulletin boards offering over 20,000 legal forms
http://www.divorceline.com/ - Articles written by professionals on subjects relevant to families in general
Useful Reading and Viewing:
Your Divorce Advisor - Diana Mercer, JD., and Marsha Kline Pruett, PH.D., M.S.L. (Addresses the legal and emotional aspects of divorce. Comprehensive in its scope and filled with current information on most every topic related to divorce)
Why Father Care Is as Essential As Mother Care - Kyle D. Pruett. (This book describes the many graces of fatherhood and offers clinical examples and research concerning significance of fathers to children)
Prenups for Lovers, a Romantic Guide to Prenuptial Agreements - Arlene G. Dublin. Highly recommended for couples who are involved in creating prenuptial agreements. We generally have a few copies of the book in the office.
The Good Divorce, Keeping Your Family Together When Your Marriage Comes Apart - Constance Ahrons, PhD.
Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In - Roger Fisher and Ury. (A very useful and highly regarded book that will assist you in negotiating just about anything)
Through the Eyes of the Children, Healing Stories for Children of Divorce - Janet R. Johnston, Ph.D., Karen Breunig, M.S., Carla Garrity, PH.D., Mitchell Baris, Ph.D.
Dinosaur's Divorce - L. and M. Brown (An excellent book for children under the age of eight)
It's Not the End of the World - Judy Blume (Recommended for children from ages 8-12)
Making the Most of Your Money - Jane Bryant quinn. (Easy to understand financially that covers such basics as how to balance a checkbook, how to allocate your investment portfolio. Essentially reading for everyone going through a divorce)
Don't Divorce the Children - Roger Sherman Film. Call Aaby Family Law and arrange a free viewing of this important film.