Can I appear for the divorce trial court hearing by telephone if I am representing myself?

If this hearing is in a California court, then you need to ask an attorney who practices law in California. Oregon law has nothing to do with it....

Against my will, the DA has put a no contact order on my boyfriend, I told them not to. Can I do something about it?

You cannot (successfully) sue anyone over this. The Court, as well as the District Attorney, all have 'sovereign immunity' to suits for actions...

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If you're facing a criminal charge, you need to consult in private with a criminal defense attorney immediately. You must not discuss this with...

We have no way of knowing the answer to this question, just based off a couple sentences on the internet. For that matter, if you are a minor, then...

My husband was taken advantage of by an Attorney,he's in prison now but as his wife, can I report his attorney to the State Bar?

You can file a complaint about an attorney, yes. You can do this through the Oregon State Bar's Client Assistance Office (online at...

Can allowing my co-parent to believe he has joint custody put me in danger of losing partial custody?

Your understanding of the law is incorrect. In Oregon, until a court orders otherwise, both of a child's parents have equal and total custody...

Where in Oregon do I get a lawyer to represent me in a elder abuse case

You can use the 'find a lawyer' function on this site to find someone, searching by practice area and your geographic area. You can also call the...

No. To successfully sue someone, you must show that they had a duty, that they breached that duty, and that you were injured as a result. The...

Can the IRS take my tax refund for back child support?

Yes, the State of Oregon can garnish your tax refund to satisfy your child support arrears. I'm afraid there is very little you can do about...

A police officer went to my daughter's school had her pulled out of class, took her in a room by himself and questioned her.

Yes, that is legal. Police do not need a parent's consent to talk to a minor. If your daughter is accused of a crime or detained by the police,...