My ex is the co-signor on my student loan. If I am late on a couple of payments or have paid smaller amounts once can he sue me?

It sounds like you are going to court to resolve this, which is a good idea, as it sounds like the payments are governed by your divorce decree. ...

18 USC 922(g) prohibits felons from possessing any firearm or ammunition that has moved in interstate commerce. This would not be a smart idea in...

This is not a "do it yourself" kind of circumstance. Use some of the money you have to hire a bankruptcy attorney, who will advise you whether you...

County Non Conformance with Land Use Planning directives through States Ordinance

This is not my area, but I suggest that you contact a good land use attorney. Your post says you are in Beaverton. I'd suggest Dorothy Cofield at...

If I rent out my house for a few days or a week, and then tenant does not leave, what can I do?

It sounds like you might be using some or part of your home as a vacation rental or bed and breakfast. If that is true, then this area of law is...

When starting any business, it is important to have a fact specific review by an attorney who advises new businesses. Most attorneys for start-ups...

I signed an Occupant-Only Agreement 16 months ago. I just received a 30-day notice of eviction. I need a few extra weeks. Help!

I agree with my colleagues, but would also caution you that the Oregon statutes provide for a "temporary occupant" of a property (ORS 90.275),...

I agree with Joanne Reisman's response to the prior post. To give you some context, one of the first cases we all studied in law school, from...

Is there a time limitation on submitting an invoice for work provided?

If you need to sue the company to get paid, then there will be a statute of limitations based on contract that you will need to meet. It is not...

Is a landlord responsible for tenants actions? Specifically using our road and not driving safely. this is a commercial venture.

It is not clear from your question whether you are the landlord in this situation, concerned about liability, or the tenant, who is generally...