Is filing chapter 7 bankruptcy ok to do myself? I cannot afford an attorney but am in a financial hole I cannot dig out of.

Many people file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy without a lawyer. A good place to start with with the Nolo book which is very informative. ...

What's the best way to rebuild credit after a bankruptcy?

Establish (or keep) credit accounts and make your payments on time.

Can personal property (a manufactured home) be attached to a Deed of Trust without first being converted into real property?

This is a very technical legal issue. Contact Mr. Hutterli or another Oregon real estate lawyer by using the find Lawyer search on Avvo.

Even better, call the police. What you've described is a crime. Let the police do the investigation and legwork. If the police believe you and...

Is there something that can be done against an opposing attorney that removed original documents to "re-type" for clarifying...

Since you have an attorney, start by asking this question to your attorney. Depending on what answer you get, try for a 2nd opinion on Avvo.

How do I get a involuntary civil commitment removed from my record. The commitment resulted in a medication change but no crime.

Actually there is no way to remove civil commitment cases from your record in Oregon since they are not "crimes." But at least if a job application...

My husband was harassed and then falsely arrested by a Polk Co, Oregon sheriff which cost legal fees.Can we be compensated?

Unfortunately, some police officers are inexperienced/immature and have a hard to doing their jobs by giving respect to the common public. Maybe...

Is careless driving a "convicted crime"?

In Oregon "careless driving" is a Class A traffic violation. http://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/811.135 it is not a crime. Just put "No" and continue in...

What can I do when a client is not paying remaining balance on a job that I did?

Send her a written "demand" letter asking for what you think is owned. If she does not pay, you can take a copy of the letter to a lawyer. The...

My parents don't physically abuse me but they emotionally do with me and my siblings, we all four feel the same way

In Oregon the agency is called Department of Human Services (DHS). You can file a report here:...