Resources for Legal Professionals

These materials are designed to assist legal professionals as they address the needs of children experiencing family conflict

Putting Children First During Family Conflict

This pamphlet, created by Child Centered Solutions, educates parents and professionals about the effects of family conflicts on children using current research literature. You will find information, tips and strategies on how to prepare you children for divorce, helping children cope with family change, positive parenting strategies, parenting plan tips, strategies for handling conflict, plus additional resources including websites and book recommendations.

Children's Bill of Rights

"The Children's Bill of Rights During Family Conflicts" was compiled by CCS and highlights the specific rights of children during their parents' divorce, affording both parent and child the opportunity to acknowledge and respect the liberties of the child. Signing the "Bill of Rights" is the beginning, not the end. To review a two minute video of children reciting the Children’s Bill of Rights, please click on the link below.

Parenting Plan Guides

Oregon Judicial Department Guides to creating a parenting plan, which are designed to help parents create age-appropriate, individualized plans for children.

CLE Seminar Materials for Lawyers Representing Children

Child Centered Solutions has presented numerous seminars to train lawyers representing minors children. Click on the tabs below for the training materials.