The only thing in Oregon law that could be considered an "emergency custody order" is a motion for custody on an "immediate danger" basis under ORS...

Can my husband kick me out of our (his) home without any or little notice? He has family in area I do not.

Neither you nor your husband has the legal right to unilaterally kick the other out. What you can do is to file a dissolution petition and ask the...

Written agreements can be binding in certain circumstances. However, there's plenty of room for debate about whether a text message is a "writing,"...

Did I commit a crime ?

Well, if the officer told you that you're facing charges, then most likely THAT is true. Whether you have a defense to the charge is another...

Will i go to jail in oregon if i was 18 and had a kid with a 16 year old even though its been three years and was consensual .

You are being manipulated unfairly. Normally it is against the law in Oregon to have sex with anyone who is under age 18. This is because it's...

It's a bit difficult to understand much of this account (please see this Guide:...

If my wife has filed for a divorce, am I allowed to open a separate checking account for my paychecks?

When a divorce case is filed in Oregon, a 'statutory restraining order' goes into effect. This is not the sort of restraining order that prohibits...

Am I am I entitled to some money that I have put into this house even though we are separated and the relationship is over?

If you weren't married, then you won't be able to make any claim for spousal support. But ff you've been cohabitating and financially intermingled...

I am unable to make a scheduled a custody trial what will happen postponment was denied ?

If you fail to appear for the trial, you will lose automatically. The other party will be allowed to put on a 'prima facie case' and ask the Court...

What are a grandparents (previously I was primary caregiver as the child lived with me) visitation rights in oregon?

Grandparents have no inherent rights to their grandchildren under Oregon law. However, Oregon law allows any non-parent, including a grandparent,...