Divorce papers were served by the petitioner herself. Now she is about to obtain a temporary custody order. Can she do that?

Generally, a party is not allowed to serve documents themselves. However, fighting over this issue is not going to be worth your son's time and...

Do you have to let the child support division know if your kid and you move to a different state if you have a sold custody?

The answer to both questions is likely yes. Under Oregon law, you must provide the other parent with contact information for you, so any time you...

Asking this on behalf of my Sister, who's husband is quitting his job & moving to CA., leaving 2 kids and huge debts.. advice?

Your sister should consult with a divorce attorney as soon as possible, so she can understand what her rights and obligations will be in a divorce....

I am in the middle of a divorce. Can there be legal repercussions if i move in with my boyfriend and children?

It will only be an issue if your future ex-husband makes it an issue. It's not uncommon that people start a new relationship before their divorce...

Can husband use doctor's mental illness diagnosis to take away her children when they legally separate soon?

When custody is at issue at a trial, anything that is relevant to either parents' ability to care for the child could potentially be brought up in...

Oregon Child Support - New Guidelines in 2013. If I petition in 2012 but don't get a hearing 'til 2013, what year will be used?

If you have a pending modification at the time the guidelines change, the new guidelines will apply. Normally, child support is calculated as a...

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What is my recourse if my husband (in middle of ugly divorce) signs my name to an escrow refund check and takes the money?

You say that this happenede in the middle of the divorce, but it sounds like the divorce is now complete as there is an equalizing judgment. With...

Can a couple separate without affecting custodial rights once divorce papers are served but prior to a hearing/ final judgement?

Most couples physically separate prior to their divorce being finalized and this does become more difficult when there are children involved. The...

If I have full custody of my child, can I move out of the state of Oregon?

Even though your ex has already verbally approved of the move, you should send the required notice of the move to him and to the court. Your ex...

You must comply with the court order. If you do not, the other parent can file a motion to enforce parenting time. Courts generally frown on...