My daughters husband is threatening to leave her and take the kids, can he legally do that?

At the moment, yes, he can do that and no, it is not against the law. He has equal authority over the children and absent any sort of court order,...

What legal rights does a single father have in Oregon, if he wants to raise his child.

You should file for custody as soon as you can. For the next 6 months, Oregon has jurisdiction over the child and can have the power to order...

It really depends on whether they are cohabiting with you as tenants or as guests. Oregon law has some protections in place for tenants and if...

Married, wife wants to leave the area and move about 130 miles away with another man.

It all depends on factors and details that we do not have from your limited facts above. What you should do is to seek an attorney's help Monday...

Can a child decide which parent he/she wants to live with at age 12

Speak with a local attorney in your local area. In general, courts will not permit a child to determine where he/she lives if there is a...

My daughter's father and I were never married. He has been sentenced to prison for many years and she is just two years old.

Check the terms of your child custody order to see if there were any rights that were granted to the other party on an equal basis as your rights...

What can I do if my ex is keeping my children from me?

What you can do is check any temporary orders or status quo orders to see if language exists that permits visits and contact with the children. If...

Do i have to legally let my husband take my kids over night to his girlfriends house?

To expand, absent a court order, you do not have to let your husband take the children over to the girlfriend's house to spend the night. The...

I live in Wyoming my sister is home watching my kid and got served divorce papers for me is that legal

Service of process (what your sister got) does not have to be signed. As long as the person doing the serving follows WY's laws regarding service,...

How can i live with my father? Please help me. Please

Unfortunately, until you are an adult in the eyes of the law (usually around 18), you are under the control and authority of your parents. Your...