Do I live in a common law state?

Oregon does not have common law marriage, but we do have "common law" domestic partnerships. You may be able to file a petition to dissolve your...

Can a step parent be granted visitation with stepchildren after divorce?

You might have the ability to get visitation through Oregon's "psychological parent" statute if you have had an ongoing relationship with them...

Can I file a stipulated judgment for unpaid debts and attorney fees as stated in a Judgment Dissolution of Marriage

If the other party is not agreeing to it, you cannot file a "stipulated" judgment - but if the divorce judgment requires payment that has not been...

How do I get my kids?

If you have an Order of Assistance the police would retrieve the children, but you'd need custody to get one of those orders. It must be determined...

If I at least pay a mount but not the required amount of child support doesnt that count for something?

Certainly some payment is better than none, but it might not stop the state from trying to enforce the full amount. Contact your child support...

How do I contact someone who has a restraining order against me to transfer billing responsibility for my phone?

If the phone plan belongs to someone whom you are NOT restrained from contacting - it sounds like your ex's mother, not your ex - you should be...

When divorce petition is served does the 'summons' document have to be signed by respondent to prove it was legally delivered?

No, you do not have to sign anything. The person who served you has to sign a Proof of service form, which is to be filed with the court.

It is my view, that "restoring" a former name is not the same as a court "ordering" you to do something about making the change. If the judgment...

Divorce debt

Unfortunately, the divorce judgment does not change your contracts with the creditors (your lawyer, for example). The court can order your ex...

I agree with my colleagues, but would add that when you go file for custody (and you should) you should also file a Motion for a Temporary...