Should I get a lawyer?

Before a court is going to order child support, paternity needs to be established. For the full statute describing paternity, you should look at...

Would one of you be willing to file a child support order for me based on a monthly disibility income of $944.00?

It's common for judges in Oregon to "impute" someone at minimum wage when they make less because the presumption is that they can make at least...

If a landlord failed to provide final accounting within 31 days, but did reference additional charges in a text message,

You want to look at ORS 90.300(14), which states, "The landlord shall give the written accounting required under subsection (12) of this section or...

I'm 14yrs old & don't want to go back & live with my mom who has joint custody with my dad. I primarily. Live with my mom. Can c

In addition to Mr Bodzin's advice, I'd add one thing: If there is a case in front of the court in which custody and/or parenting time is at...

What is the law about underage dating?

Dating by itself wouldn't necessarily be a problem, but a sexual relationship will get your boyfriend in trouble because of the age difference. ...

My ex husband abused my daughter and maybe our son. Can a restraining order protect my son from visits during the investigation?

A restraining order is not the right approach and here's why: In Oregon, the Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) allows restraining orders the...

Is "sexual grooming" a form of emotional or psychological abuse?

This is something that needs to be reported immediately to your local DHS (the "Department of Human Services") Child Welfare Office. Reports can...

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How do I notice a tenant that they are being evicted in 72 hours?

I completely agree with Mr.Parks. This is an area where even an innocent mistake by a landlord can end up with any ultimate eviction being delayed...

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The owner of my house has decided to sale it can i ask for them to not show my house til after the hollidays ? what can i do?

I think the best approach is to tell the landlord the situation and ask if they can wait to show it. My gut tells me that they aren't going to...

I live in oregon and rent my house , the owner has decided to sale it . can i refuse a lockbox on my door?

I agree with Mr. Mauger about the lock box. ORS 90.322 does allow the landlord or the landlord's agent to "...enter into the tenants dwelling unit...