How do i sue a jail and what type of lawyer do i need if i was assalted twice and had my rights violated?

You are describing a civil rights case although a variety of Personal Injury Attorneys cross over into this area. There are some excellent...

My child support amount was determined under a lie my ex told the courts about me!

First of all, if you are facing a jail sentence you are entitled to a court appointed attorney. Most child support contempt hearings don't result...

How do I garnish a class action lawsuit check?

Call support enforcement and let them know. Oregon has an exemption of up to $10,000 for personal injury awards to it really depends on what the...

I am not an attorney that does landlord tenant law so I defer to my colleagues who practice in this area for answers having to do with landlord...

I'm married and want to divorce

You can file for divorce in Oregon or Mexico. You don't have to go to Mexico to file for a divorce there, just hire a Mexican lawyer. The Mexican...

By this time I would expect that the child support enforcement people are aware of the extraordinary rent hikes going on in Portland. On the other...

Can i sue my landlord for assaulting me while he was drunk?

Your safety comes first. Move out. Then when you are safely moved, report the incident to the man's parole officer. The use of alcohol is...

Can I sue my deceased daughter's employer for negligence for releasing her personal property to someone not authorized to take?

The loss of your daughter has to be a major emotional shock. Part of the grieving process involves having feelings of anger, among other things. ...

In 34 years of legal practice I have never seen a custody agreement with clauses related to estate planning. This is very unusual. Now there is...

If there was no Will then you are correct, his children are his only legal heirs. You really should get an attorney involved. You could call...