Can I sue a person who filed a false restraining order against me?
No. Statement made in court pleadings are, by definition, not defamation. When someone makes claims you disagree with in a legal petition, your...
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No. Statement made in court pleadings are, by definition, not defamation. When someone makes claims you disagree with in a legal petition, your...
There is no such thing as "pressing charges" for private persons. This is a common misconception. Criminal charges are investigated by the police,...
Oregon law makes it a crime to record people in places in which they have a reasonable expectation of privacy, or to share intimate images of them...
Consult with an attorney in private. If they believe you have a case to make, retain them to do the work for you. There is not nearly enough...
Spousal support is ordered based upon the length of a marriage and the relative incomes and earning potential of both spouses. (The conduct of the...
I'm always struck by the oddity when people describe something that someone did, and then ask, "Can they do that?" If they did it, then clearly,...
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I don't think that it should; but if you're concerned, I would recommend you talk to the Oregon State Bar's admissions department directly (online...
Once a tenant has lived in a rental property for more than one year, a landlord may not terminate their lease for no cause, unless the landlord has...
You, personally, have no rights or responsibilities to your husband's son from a prior relationship. Your husband's rights are more complicated....
You are free to not designate a health care representative if you don't want one. You should be sure to discuss your preferences with your doctor...