It depends upon your county. Many counties now allow e-filing. However, it is generally a better idea NOT to submit a lot of documents with your...

Visitation

Whatever the most recent court order says will still apply. So if your prior parenting plan only gives you 2 weeks in summer, you should ask for a...

Can I volunteer at my child's school?

There's a difference between "can" and "should". Once you have been accused of sexual abuse of a child, you have (in my experience) a high risk of...

If my child support case is in Washington and I live in Oregon, who do I go to for help?

Many Oregon attorneys are licensed in Washington and practice law there regularly. There are also some firms with offices located in both states ...

Can our son sue us for more funds if he's already 100% funded for college?

I think the Oregon Child Support Guidelines DO, in fact, allow the judge to take the other available resources of the child into account. The...

Custody and visitation rights. What do I do?

Unless there are other terms on your parenting plan that are more clear, it looks to me like you have an ambiguous judgment. The court will look...

How can I find a family law attorney in the Hillsboro, OR area that provides pro bono services or works on a sliding scale?

I think you should meet with an attorney one time for about two hours, then proceed on your own. A one time meeting will be extremely helpful in...

Grandparents Rights

I think the law will do very little for biological grandparents after an adoption. However, grandparents are a wonderful and important part of...

Can Guardianship be given to a non-relative if it is in the best interest of the teen?

Yes! First, Mother herself could grant either a Temporary Guardianship or a Power of Attorney to the friends who are willing to help. That way...

Divorce and custody, is it possible to settle out side of court?

Yes, it is possible and it's preferable to a court appearance if you can get a fair result. If you and your husband can communicate without anger...