When at the end of a trial or a hearing the judge makes a decision, typically, the next step is to prepare and submit to the court, for the judge's...

Can I take my 16 year old daughter on vacation to Europe.

I would point out that your problem is not only whether you can leave the country with your child, but, also, for how long. The non custodial...

Can I trust telling a lawyer about ongoing crime?

In addition to what has been posted, I would encourage anyone who is uncertain as what may or may not constituted a crime in Oregon to consult an...

Can a grandparent request guardianship of a minor child to be removed from a current gaurdian

First, if you have knowledge that your grandson has been physically abused, report it to DHS. Any such report is confidential. Second, if there...

Can someone tell me what the process for annulment in Oregon? thank you

In addition to what has been posted, a key question you need to answer is: what will the annulment get you that a dissolution of marriage will...

How do I become the guardian of my minor's estate and property after she was named beneficiary of a life insurance policy?

A person who is appointed by the court to manage property for a legally incapable person is a "conservator." A minor child is legally incapable...

What do i put for my reason not to order cash child support in my divorce?

Turn the situation around and imagine you are the judge looking at a general judgment that does not provide for child support for the minor...

Would a trust be a way to protect a home from being taken to satisfy back child support?

Generally speaking, assets that you own, subject to due process of law, are potentially at risk to pay off your debts, Assets that you do not own...

Terminating guardianship

In addition to what has been posted, I would add the following: The difficulty in terminating the guardianship for a minor child and returning...

Am I required to obtain guardianship of my child who is 18 and is mentally incapable of caring for herself? what if I don't?

In addition to what has been posted, I would add that guardianships and conservatorships are tools that exist to meet particular needs and...