Attorney Max J. Mizejewski
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Law Office of
Max J. Mizejewski
800 Williamette St.
Suite #700
Eugene, OR 97401
Website: www.mjmlawoffice.com
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Divorce Lawyer Eugene
Law Office of Max J. Mizejewski
Divorce Lawyer Eugene
Divorce is one of the most emotionally draining and difficult experiences that a family can go through. Working with an experienced Eugene divorce lawyer can ensure that your rights are protected and that the process and outcome is fair and efficient. The Law Office of Max J Mizejewski works closely with clients to reduce the inherent stressors of working through the marital dissolution process.
Oregon’s divorce laws are codified in Chapter 107 of the Oregon Revised Statutes. Oregon is a no-fault divorce state, which means that the only legal reason required to file a divorce is that you and your spouse cannot get along, and you see no way of settling your problems. The legal term for this is "irreconcilable differences." No evidence of fault or misconduct is required or involved, unless there has been misconduct relating to child custody.
Some of the typical issues involved in a divorce case are:
- Child Custody
- Parenting Time
- Child & Spousal Support
- Who, if anyone, stays in the marital home
- How property and assets are divided
- Who is responsible for debt
- The date the marriage will end
Eugene Custody Attorney
Child custody, though commonly thought of as being about the amount of time each parent will have with a child after divorce, is actually about decision-making rights. Parenting time is the term used when determining the number of overnights and vacation days each parent spends with their children. Child custody and parenting time disputes are always the most difficult part of a divorce or legal separation. They are also the most important; your children's future will depend on the outcome of your child custody case. Hiring a Eugene custody attorney to guide you through the complex process is the best way to protect yourself and your children.
There are few decisions as important during your divorce as who should have custody of your child and have the final say regarding important life decisions. If both you and your spouse agree, the court can award joint custody over a child. Joint custody is defined in Oregon as the sharing of parental decision-making regarding education, health care, religion and where the children live. Sole legal custody means one parent makes all the major decisions regarding the children. It is most common for the children to live with the sole legal custodial parent, but it is not always that way. Courts often award sole legal custody with parents sharing 50% of the parenting time. Regardless of where the children live, both parents have the right to access the children’s school, medical, dental, police and counselor’s records. Both parents can also typically authorize emergency medical care.
About Attorney Max J. Mizejewski
Practice Areas:
- Criminal Defense: DUI, Drug Crimes, Property Crimes, Person Crimes
- Family Law: Divorce, Custody, Support, Juvenile Law, Restraining Orders
States/Courts Admitted:
Oregon
Federal
Counties Served:
Lane
Courts Served:
All Oregon Courts
Federal Courts
Law School:
Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College
Undergrad:
University of California of Berkeley
Memberships:
Oregon State Bar
Federal Bar
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
American Association for Justice
Multnomah Bar Association
Lane County Bar Association
Case Examples:
Had restraining order dismissed that was based on my client's threatening text messages.
Has won custody in trial.
Has achieved "Not Guilty" verdict in Criminal Possession Trial.
About Firm Law Office of Max J. Mizejewski
Firm Mission Statement:
To provide high quality legal representation & advocacy to achieve optimal results for clients while exercising the highest standards of professionalism.
