How can I collect on my divorce settlement?

I agree with Mr. Bodzin, but would add - you need to file to enforce or contempt, if appropriate, under your family court case - not in small...

What does a Motion to compel mean in a pending divorce?

In this context it sounds like the lawyer plans to file a motion to enforce the settlement. Your daughter should talk with her lawyer if she...

My ex moved away from Florida while I was visiting California and moved to Oregon what are my rights?

I agree with Mr. Bodzin but would add that if a Florida court already made an order regarding custody and the kids have now been in Oregon for 6...

My ex filed a motion for legal/physical custody. I was sent a copy not signed by judge in the general mail (not certified mail)

You have 30 days from your receipt of the papers. The court is most concerned about actual notice, which you have received. You need to file a...

What laws are there for a visitation between father and child when the father hasn't seen child in over a year?

I agree with Mr. Bodzin but would add that the law regarding parenting time is to do what is in the child's best interest. Even an absentee parent...

The mother of my children has continued to bash and lie to them about me. Is this recognized as "Child Abuse" in Oregon?

No, that is not going to be considered child abuse, but it could be considered by the court in determining custody and parenting time. One of the...

What recourse is there when one partner refuses to cooperate in any form of financial split after the separation?

It doesn't sound like you are married. You can file a petition to dissolve your domestic partnership. You should talk to an attorney privately...

I can't afford a lawyer. How do I try to get custodyof my son?

It sounds like you need to file a Motion to modify custody and parenting time (and perhaps child support). When you file, you will also want to...

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What do I do if wife filed a response judgement but no trial date is set.

I don't know what you mean by "response judgment." If you mean that you filed a Petition and she filed a response to it - a trial date will get...

Will family court really consider it in the children's best interests to reduce my parenting time to 25% from 60% if I move?

Relocation cases are difficult to win. You have to show that the kid's best interests will be better served by moving away with you to the new...