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Blackmail? If I demand money from person A, in return for revealing compromising, or injurious information about person B.
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Answered on October 27, 2015
Your understanding of the law is incorrect. Under ORS 164.075, "A person commits theft by extortion when the person compels or induces another to...
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Does my husband, who wants to divorce, have the right to liquidate a business that was stared during the marriage?
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Answered on October 27, 2015
When a divorce case is filed in Oregon, a 'statutory restraining order' automatically goes into effect. This is not a restraining order that...
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How can my friend fight to get custody of her kids that live in Hawaii and she lives here in Oregon?
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Answered on October 26, 2015
She's going to need to consult with an attorney who practices in Hawaii. Child custody cases are generally handled in the state where the children...
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A judgment was entered against me 5 years ago in the State of California. Can I still challenge the judgment?
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Answered on October 26, 2015
You'd have to consult with an attorney who practices law in California. In Oregon, it is possible to seek to overturn a judgment for reasons...
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Unemployment benefits and alimony in Oregon
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Answered on October 26, 2015
Oregon law doesn't use the term "alimony" anymore. Rather, we refer to child support and spousal support. Child support is specifically ordered in...
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Can I be fired because somebody has falsely accused me of mistreatment of women because I am Mexican and culturally predisposed?
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Answered on October 26, 2015
Yes, you can be fired for this. Being "culturally predisposed" is not an excuse for mistreating people. Your "civil rights" are not violated...
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A judge who already recused himself is now scheduled to rule over my readiness hearing, can I motion to dismiss or for mistrial?
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Answered on October 26, 2015
You can't file a motion for a mistrial before a trial has actually happened. You also can't seek "dismissal under the 14th amendment" - that's not...
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Can I put a restraining order on somebody who has won against me?
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Answered on October 25, 2015
The Oregon courts of appeal have held that the mere fact that person A has a restraining order against person B, is insufficient reason to deny...
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If I am paying on my child support, can my mother keep me from communicating with my kids?
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Answered on October 25, 2015
If the child lives in Colorado, then Colorado law applies and you need to consult with an attorney who practices there. In Oregon, parents are...
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How do I petition to keep location of child exchanges at current location, due to safety concerns?
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Answered on October 25, 2015
If you want to modify the provisions of your custody and parenting time judgment, you have to file a motion to modify with the court that issued...
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