About bigamy

No. Bigamy is marrying two people simultaneously. It has nothing to do with where people reside. Plenty of people live with people they aren't...

Do I have a chance at modifying my parenting plan to give me more time with my kids?

You can ask the Court to modify your current parenting time schedule, certainly. You can do this by filing a motion for an order to show cause, and...

How can I sue the state of Oregon for wrongfully removing my son?

No. The state and its agencies and officers all have sovereign immunity to lawsuits for actions taken in the course of their duties. There are...

Is it illegal to shoot targets with totally legal guns, inside your house?

Yes, that's illegal - see ORS 166.220. Beyond the inherent illegality of unlawful use of a firearm, you'd be likely destroying your sister's...

Evidence was taken without a search warrant

Your son urgently needs to consult with a criminal defense attorney in private. It may be that a search warrant was not necessary for the search in...

How can I avoid jail time for "harrasment?"

It's not quite clear what kind of hearing you're referring to. It seems likely that you received a misdemeanor citation, in which case, this is a...

Defamation of character occurs when a person or entity publishes an untrue statement about another person to a third party, that causes the person...

You would need a review of your custody judgment to be sure. The general rule is that a parent can do what they like with their child during their...

How long does it take for my divorce to be finalized after receiving notice of entry of judgment?

Once you receive a notice of entry of judgment - assuming the judgment in question is the general judgment of dissolution, and not a just a limited...

Do we need a restraining order or an injunction to prevent a cannabis dispensary from opening in our town? Please read details.

This was quite a hot-button issue a few years ago. My understanding is that as a result of political compromises brokered following the...