Custody Evaluation Tip #2: Don't Coach!
Jan 24, 2013
Don't Coach: Do not tell the children what to say to the evaluator. Children are usually honest to a fault. Sure, your son or daughter will probably say exatly what you told them to say...but then they...
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Custody Evaluation Tip #1: Don't say "MY Kids"!
Jan 20, 2013
Don't Say: "My kids."
When I began practicing family law, this is the very first thing that I remember my mentor (who has over 30 years of experience as both a family law attorney and more recently as...
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Custody Evaluation Tips: Introduction
Jan 20, 2013
A custody evaluation can be an immensely powerful tool in court. The judge will likely see the evaluator as a neutral third party who has been able to gain insights into the parties' relationships with...
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Can My Landlord Make Me Pay a New Security Deposit?
Oct 01, 2012
The answer to this question depends entirely on how long you have been a tenant there. The magic number if you are a landlord is one year. If you are a tenant, it's anything less than a year....
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Restraining Order 110: Police Officers as Witnesses
Jul 11, 2012
The purpose of this guide is to explain to unrepresented parties the importance of having police officers testify directly in restraining order cases and the time constraints involved....
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How to Break a Lease
Dec 20, 2011
This guide provides general tips to avoid legal costs if you have to break a lease. It also briefly highlights several legal issues. However, if you end up in court, you really need to consult with a...
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Restraining Order 101: Family Abuse Prevention Act
Nov 18, 2011
This guide is meant to let you know if you qualify for a Family Abuse Prevention Act (or "FAPA") Restraining Order, or whether the FAPA that was obtained against you met the requirements of the law....
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What to do when your Landlord Won't make Repairs
Nov 13, 2011
This guide is meant to provide tenants with a very basic understanding of their rights when their landlord fails to make repairs to the residence. It does not apply to commercial tenants and even for ...
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What to do when your Tenant won't pay Rent
Nov 12, 2011
This guide is meant to illustrate how Oregon landlords can properly serve 72-hour notice on a tenant who fails to pay rent and also to highlight some of the more common pitfalls landlords should be awa...
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Factors Oregon Courts look at to Determine Who should be Granted Custody
Nov 12, 2011
When Oregon courts make determinations about the custody of minor children, the standard they use is the "best interests and welfare" of the child(ren). Here's what they are really looking at. If you...
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