Is it okay for me to shoot a video of my meetings with landlord? Do I need his consent ?

Oregon law makes it a crime to record any in-person conversation unless all parties to the conversation are aware of the recording. So you may not...

How long does a jury get to indite you?

As long as they like, so long as it is within the statute of limitations for the crime. In Oregon, the statute of limitations is generally two...

This is far from ideal, but no law specifically prohibits it. The main concern is having kids staying together as they get older. The greatest risk...

Can my ex's mother file for custody every time I hit a financial and housing crisis

A person "can" file whatever they like. The question is how you respond to it. I'm afraid it's not really possible from your account to assess...

No. You cannot change the terms of a court order by writing to a judge. Court rules prohibit judges from reading any materials sent to them by any...

How can I get money from my husband during or after divorce?

If your husband owns property, you may be entitled to some of it in a divorce. The general rule for division of property in a divorce is "equitable...

Will the spouse of my ex-boyfriend be able to stop him paying child support for our child born in Oregon?

You should continue to apply to the Oregon Department of Justice, Child Support Enforcement Division, for a support order. The DOJ will then...

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Can you get in trouble for asking a child for pics?

It's possible he could be charged with attempted encouraging child sexual abuse (see ORS 163.687) or using a child in display of sexually explicit...

The law does not explicitly address this issue. The general rule is that each parent has the right to do what they wish with their children during...

This is a really bad idea. The law allows you to use force to defend yourself or others from imminent violence; but that force must be...