How can I stop CPS from making my 16 yr old daughter a ward of the court?

"How is this legal?" is not really a question we can answer, I'm afraid. It's important that you understand how CPS and the Court interact. CPS is...

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Are there any instances like this where the Judge can go off the document (award letter) I gave without my ex having to see it?

No. Any evidence you submit to the Court has to be shown to the other side in your case. Think about it from the other side: how would you feel if...

Am I required to turn over possession of my hard drives to a creditor?

I would tend to dispute the claim that there is any such thing as a "simple Chapter 11;" but in any case. You have the right to object to a...

What can I do about a neighbor that is increasingly violent and is actively engaged in defamation of character against me?

If this person has physically attacked you, then you may be able to seek a Stalking Protective Order against them. (The other, non-Oregon-licensed...

How do I get my ex to sign a quitclaim on property he no longer lives in or pays for?

This question is a great example of why I, as a domestic relations lawyer, get so frustrated when people use the word "ex" - it's not clear what it...

How do i reverse stalking order? I put on sons father?

I'm not sure what you mean, when you say "reverse" the order. An order can be dismissed at the petitioner's request, if that's what you mean....

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Will the state let a prisoner out on bail if they file a federal writ?

A prisoner is not released automatically just because they file anything. Prisoners file motions with the Court constantly - I have heard it said...

Where do I start? Could i hire some one to write it for me?

I'm afraid your need is not really clear here. An "appeal for a continuance" is not a thing. An appeal is a request that a higher court (a Court of...

Can I record all the calls that come through my cell phone? Hers? Can I record texts? Any suggestions?

Under Oregon law, it is a crime to "obtain the contents of" (i.e., to record) a telephone conversation, unless at least one party to the...

What should we do? Should he go to the police station or just wait or do nothing? Help please

If your friend is facing a criminal charge, he needs to consult in private with a criminal defense attorney immediately. He must not discuss this...