The first question is what state has jurisdiction (authority) over custody of these children. If an Oregon court granted the current custody order,...

Why can't you hold a circuit court judge responsible for his actions?

Judges have sovereign immunity to lawsuits for actions taken in the course of their duties, so you (or your friend) can't sue the judge for this...

Is it legal for a 17 year old girl to date and or have sexual relations with a 20 year old male?

It is against the law in Oregon to have sex with anyone who is under age 18. This is because it's illegal to have sex with someone who doesn't...

How we can divorce while am out of USA?

You don't need to be physically present in the U.S. to get a divorce, at least not under Oregon law. In particular, if you and your wife agree on...

My daughter is 19. Child support stopped a year ago. She is now going to college and wants child support reinstated.

Yes. Oregon law allows for support to be ordered for a 'child attending school,' which is specifically defined as a child who is between the ages...

Say I am being charged with violation of a no contact order, will the victim have to show up in court to testify and show proof?

There is no law that requires any particular form of proof for such a charge. Criminal charges, remember, are brought before the Court by the...

This is going to be controlled by your state's laws, so you should consult with an attorney who practices in your state. I write separately only to...

In a criminal sense, you can't "charge" anybody with anything. Criminal charges are investigated by law enforcement and brought before the Court by...

Why the police are acting as they are matters less than what you must do next. There is only one thing to do when you are threatened with arrest...

Am I in the wrong by postponing my ex husbands visitation?

You are both expected to comply with the current court order for parenting time. If you both agree to change that schedule, you are free to do so;...