Is it ilegal for grandparents take and keep child from both separated parents with no document from the courts?

Without knowing more, it can be hard to answer this question. It sounds as if the grandparents are now the guardians of the children but if that's...

My exgirlfriend moved out and didn't take her dog. Can she legally take her back?

Under the law, pets are considered personal property. It could be argued that your ex abandoned the dog with you. If possible, you may be able to...

Can the state force me to move back or take my daughter from me?

The answer to this question is very complicated and may depend on many different factors. Are you married, have you filed for divorce, was there a...

Most car rental places have in their contract the TERMS for rental. If a rental is not extended and the car is not returned, it's not uncommon that...

Can I petition for sole custody and can I move out of the state?

If you have legal custody, you should be able to move out of state unless there is a court order that state you cannot. If a court order gives the...

At what age can a child refuse or choose when they would like to have visitation with a parent?

In Oregon, a child can only choose which parent they’d like to live with when they turn 18 or are otherwise emancipated. Minor children are not...

What can I do when customer does not want to pay nor allow me to finish the project?

It sounds as if the customer breached the contract. You may stop work, terminate the contract, and seek damages. The damages could be the cost of...

I understand how hard this can be - when your parent does not understand and seems unable to understand how you are growing and changing - it's...

How can I get my mother's stuff out of storage after her untimely death without a will?

Passing away without a will is referred to as dying “Intestate" and the net estate will be passed along according to statutory law. In Oregon, this...

It sounds as if you have tried to have the lease modified to meet the amenities that were originally advertised. The landlord does not have to...