I want to talk to a Collections Attorney and don't know if we should look for one in Oregon or California.

This is an unsecured loan that took place in California, so California Law applies, and since your niece still lives in California you probably...

Am I able to get the lien itself tossed since it was filed in excess of what is actually owed?

I think you have to get your own attorney to help you deal with this. The attorney may be able to compel the other-side to provide the...

Can the father of my kids get custody

Either parent can petition the court for custody at anytime that the children are still minor children. The fact that you have been the primary...

Can we write a statement of cancellation of the trust. Do we need to have it notorized or just witnessed?

I think revocable living trusts are a very good idea however having a joint revocable living trust is usually not recommended. I would go to an...

Can I legally be declared as the administrator/executor of his 'estate' without directly engaging an attorney?

Because the estate is so small, there may be no need to file a probate or have the court appoint an executor. You should talk to an attorney that...

Can the non-custodial parent enroll child in new school in different state?

Your son can go to school anywhere you and the father mutually agree to send your son. However, if this new plan involves your son going to live...

Why do I have to pay full support for both children, when court has declared no support needed for 18 y.o. not attending school?

It has to do with the way that the order was written - it just doesn't say how or when the support changes. So you just need to apply for a...

Do I have a case of negligence and is there a low income based fee system?

My guess is that your truck was damaged when you drove over the road? It really isn't clear what the problem is. You would want to take plenty of...

It is very important to talk to an elder law attorney before you receive your inheiritance and determine if any of your benefits are "needs based",...

The house is in my name only do i have any rights to to it we were married 16 yea/r/s

Assuming that this is an Oregon based divorce and the house is in Oregon - under Oregon divorce law the house will be marital property regardless...