I have not filed for divorce yet, but I need the husband out of the house. Do I need to file first or how do I get him out.

When you file your Petition for Dissolution (divorce), you can also file and serve a "pendente lite" motion, which is a motion for temporary...

Oregon Evictions: how to do it right so I dont' take it in the shorts

I agree with Mr. Mauger about the high burden for filing a 24-hour notice. Police calls are not enough, especially if they didn't result in an...

Could my boyfriend adopt a child that isn't biologically his?

If the boyfriend and the biological mother were married, this could be accomplished by a step-parent adoption. However, since you are talking...

My soon to be ex is asking that I pay all of her attorney fees what is the likliehood I will have to?

One of the main things considered by a judge in awarding attorney fees in a domestic relations case is how reasonable each party was. Offers to...

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My question is, if I have a verble agreement with a land owner to occupy his property do I have any rights as a tenant.

I agree with Mr. Bodzin's general explanation. A verbal agreement is enforceable as long as it meets the same requirements as a written contact...

What kind of action can I take to halt an eviction untill I can find suitable housing and with in my budget?

From your question, it sounds like there's no lease and that this is a month-to-month tenancy. Under ORS 90.220(7)(a), a landlord must give 30-day...

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Is a homeowner within his rights to threaten an unarmed attacker with a gun while breaking up a fight in his yard?

This is just a hypothetical situation at this point, but it would come down to the general rules of self-defense. This is an very simplified...

Can I claim spousal support?

In addition to Mr. Bodzin's advice, you can also file a Motion to request temporary child support, spousal support, and even money so that you can...

Does a mother have a right to withhold visitation to the father if the father has a convicted felon staying in his house?

Withholding visitation will likely set the mother up for some sort of enforcement action from the father. A better idea is to file a motion to...

You need to take whatever was filed with the court to a family law attorney or, better yet, a family law attorney specializing in guardianships...