I was looking at the sentenceing grid. i wanted to know what serious level a assault 4 dv which in my case turned into a felony.

In Oregon, there are two levels of Assault IV - misdemeanor and felony. Assault IV misdemeanor means that a person Intentionally, knowingly or...

Who are child support checks made out to?

Your question is, who are child support checks made out to. The Department of Justice will distribute and disburse support directly to the adult...

Child protective services terminated my rights without giving me legal representation,this was 10 years ago.

There are a few places you can look. First, check Avvo for attorneys in or around Lane County. Also try Legal Aid Services of Lane County...

If I have filed for a divorce and it has not gone in front of a judge, do i legally have to pay child support and or allimony?

This question requires review of GA law. Depending on GA law, you may be liable for support back to the date of filing the petition for divorce. ...

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How can my stepdaughter get my last name?

Depending on the specific laws in your state, you may be able to get him to relinquish his parental rights by signing off your rights to the child...

My boyfriend of three years would love to adopt my almost 6 year old son . i have sole custody of him and his biological father

I agree with the previous post. However, if the son's father is in prison, or depending on the reason he's been in and out of prison, it may be...

Can I be sued for giving away another person's rat when it was left in my apartment against my will?

The legal "damages" are the value of the rat. She could potentially take you to small claims for this case (assuming rats don't cost substantially...

My boyfriend and I have had his son for over five years and his mother wants nothing to do with him in fact last time she spoke

Your situation is unfortunately somewhat common. In this situation we would do a step-parent adoption (regardless of the type of personal...

How to evict a relative from my home

I agree with the previous attorney's answer. This is a very complicated area of law that will depend on many specific facts. You will likely need...

I am thinking about moving out of country . I have full custody of my children. Can any of the grandparents stop me from movin

Without the support of the other parent, you may very possibly lose custody in this situation. Oregon courts do not like a parent to move the...