Challenging a Driver's License Suspension
Jan 26, 2014
In a DUI case, it's always in a defendant's best interests to challenge the DMV license suspension. Some cases are dismissed outright for police errors. Others can be won. The Proposed Suspension If t...
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Good Intentions and Friendly Advice
Aug 22, 2010
Good Intentions
Almost everyone has a friend or relative who is all too willing to offer legal advice about a pending divorce. However well-intentioned this person may be, legal advice from a no...
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Confidentiality and Client Responsibilities
Aug 22, 2010
Confidentiality
Lawyers are required to observe strict ethical rules. Complaints of ethics violations are investigated in detail by the disciplinary counsel of the Oregon State Bar.
One of a lawye...
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Grandparents' Rights
Aug 22, 2010
In June 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in a controversial and highly publicized case affecting the rights of parents and grandparents in cases where grandparents ask a court to g...
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Settlement
Aug 22, 2010
Any divorce or family law case can easily be dismissed if the parties reconcile. A good family law attorney will encourage a client to try to reduce tensions between the parties and to find fair solu...
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Going It Alone
Aug 22, 2010
Parties who cannot afford to retain an attorney may qualify for professional services offered by the Center for Non-Profit Legal Services, Inc., at 225 West Main Street in Medford. You can contact Le...
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Attorney Fees
Aug 22, 2010
The fee for professional services will vary by case. Basic professional services in any family law case generally include an initial conference, the preparation and filing of a petition, response, o...
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Court Costs and Service Fees
Aug 22, 2010
The court charges a fee when a petition, a response, or a modification motion is filed. In Jackson County, court costs may be waived or deferred for parties with limited income and resources. A form...
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The "Uncontested" Divorce
Aug 22, 2010
A divorce or family case is uncontested only if both parties agree to everything. If the parties don't agree to everything,it's as if they've agreed on nothing.
If either party raises any issue r...
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Temporary Orders: Before Your Divorce Is Final
Aug 22, 2010
The court automatically enters temporary orders to maintain the status quo when a divorce or parental rights case is filed. These orders prohibit either party from selling, hiding, or destroying cert...
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