What can I do about being emotionally, mentally and financially abused by my partner?

Oregon has enacted the The Elderly Persons and Persons With Disabilities Abuse Prevention Act, which entitles certain people in Oregon to a...

How Easy will it be to Move children out of the country during a divorce?

I agree with Mr. Johnston's advice to hire an attorney. Depending on the current circumstances are (i.e. are they already divorced, is there a...

Legal separation is a lot like divorce. It requires very similar paperwork and can result in a judgment of separation that orders support and...

What does Domestic Notice to statistically close case mean?

Without knowing more, it’s hard to answer this question. I’d suggest scheduling a consultation with an attorney who can look at the file and help...

My son's wife was served a restraining order, which she violated 2. Just signed lease. Who has to move out? ?

It depends on what the order says. If it says she can’t be at that address, she can’t go there - even if her name is on the lease. There are...

In order to get spousal support without the other party’s agreement, you’ll need a court order. Oregon permits legal separation and you can request...

Can a 17 year old run away from Oregon to South Carolina without jurisdiction of Oregon law?

You might also consider emancipation. ORS 419B.550 et seq. Describes how to do that. I don’t know about the law where you are. Lots of lawyers are...

What, if any, punishments can an adult get if he is staring at a changing minor?

Secrets are how bad things happen, so I’m not in favor of keeping this a secret. She should start with telling her mother. If her mother doesn’t do...

The only way to terminate parental rights as a private person is to adopt the child. If a child has been abandoned, the process for adoption can...

It is super frustrating that there aren't any forms for you. There are a number of documents that need to be completed, even with adult adoption,...