In separation, are both parties responsible for the bills if both names appear on the account?

A creditor could seek to hold you liable based on any contracts you signed or agreed to and potentially under a legal theory - the family purpose...

What are my rights if my husband want to divorce me?

So long as you or your spouse reside in Oregon you can file here. If either has been in Oregon for 6 months of more you can seek a divorce;...

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Can text messages and telephone calls be used in child custody court?

Statements by a parent (emails, texts, recordings and oral statements by to others) can be admitted in court. Oregon law requires that a person be...

Shouldn't I fight Child support when the Child was on her own, working and living with her boyfriend at 17?

You should investigate whether the State obtained a child support order against you properly. If it wasn't done properly you can get the order set...

What does paternity established me?

Paternity can be established by an acknowledgment filed with the Health Division if both parties agree (with or without testing). Otherwise...

Does marital coverture apply to retirement funds if married for 20 years?

You have correctly stated the coverture principle but other considerations are involved. Sometimes the marital portion of the pension can be...

I have a small child under 1 years old and have been the primary parent. The father now wants to be in the picture.

Until paternity is legally established, the "father" has no rights. Even he had paternity status, the parent with physical custody at the time...

Is non biological male responsible for child support payments

A "father" cannot be help responsible for child support unless he admits paternity or paternity is established in a legal proceeding. If paternity...

Upon pick-up for visitation, per Parent plan, if 15 yr. old refuses to come, what are my options right then & there?

Joint custody works only if both parents can co-parent and place the child's interests first. That is not happening here. You should consider...

What do I do when a 3 year old is afraid of her dad?

First I would engage a counselor and give notice of that to the dad. Invite him to participate if the counselor agrees. If there is no court...