There are several different kinds of 'trouble.' Let's go over a couple. It is a crime to place another person in fear of serious imminent...

Lawsuits don't have "victims," in a legal sense. They have plaintiffs and defendants. The losing party - whichever they are - can be ordered to pay...

Can my children's dad legally deny me parenting time?

If your co-parent is refusing to follow a court-ordered parenting plan, your legal remedy is to file a motion to enforce. (A good general rule of...

Is prevailing on "merits" required if we want to sue for wrongful initiation (Oregon)?

There is no such thing as "suing for wrongful initiation." If you believe - and, more importantly, if you can persuade the Court - that a lawsuit...

How do I submit family photo albums as evidence without having to reproduce thousands of photos?

Oregon rules of evidence evidence to be excluded if it is needlessly cumulative (see ORS 40.160, OEC 403). Pick a half-dozen pictures that you...

It depends upon the sex offender's conviction status. Sometimes these offences will result in convictions that have terms prohibiting such contact...

It's important to understand the extent and limits of CPS's power. If the Department of Human Services (DHS), Child Protective Services (CPS),...

What are my options & what kind of lawyer should I talk to?

There is no such thing as "pressing charges" for private persons. The way the system works is, crimes are investigated by the police, and criminal...

Battery/Assualt?

"Have a case" for what? It's not quite clear to me from your description exactly what has happened: did this person actually punch you? Or do...

Can I give guardianship to my mother if my child is in cps care?

A parent can't just give guardianship of a child to someone else unilaterally. Guardianships must be approved by the Court. Guardians are, in a...