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Served my ex in Oregon family court. No response, default judgment.
Her attorney is trying to set aside for improper service.
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Answered on November 24, 2014
First, without knowing just how service was performed, there's no way to know whether it met the requirements of ORCP 7 (which describes the...
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I filed for a divorce in Oregon. The judge returned my petition stating the language was too vague. What now?
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Answered on November 24, 2014
It's extremely odd that a petition would be refused for this. Are you sure that what was returned wasn't a proposed judgment? Those must specify...
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Can I file bankruptcy/civil-foreclosure appearance on behalf of a friend who is overseas and can't afford a US attorney?
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Answered on November 24, 2014
You can file papers for someone else, as long as they've granted you proper authorization through a power of attorney form. You cannot appear in...
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What chance do I have of winning a law suit against a customer who publicly re-posted a portion of a text I sent out of context.
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Answered on November 24, 2014
Without context, it's hard to understand even why you want to sue someone for this. But I can tell you the general standards involved:
In order...
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My friend has a crush on my sister. Is it legal for one to go out on a date with someone as long as they are above 16?He is 21.
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Answered on November 24, 2014
Going on a date is legal regardless of age. There are, however, strict laws governing who people can have sex with. Normally, it is against the law...
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A relative of the person i filed assault charges against is threatening me with a restraining order unless i drop all charges
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Answered on November 23, 2014
A few things to bear in mind: First, you did not "press charges," except to the extent that you reported the crime - the state did. You have no...
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What can I do to force the legal system in Idaho to quit dragging on my case?
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Answered on November 23, 2014
There's probably nothing you can do to make the state conduct its prosecution faster. You need to be represented by an attorney who's licensed to...
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Is it standard procedure for an attorney to request of someone to report anything that would not be in the client's interest?
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Answered on November 23, 2014
Probably not, if only because most people are not well qualified to judge what sorts of "things" are not in someone's best interests. It seems...
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Judge ruled all my evidence inadmissible, what is the evidence laws , and can i appeal on those grounds,and how long do i have.
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Answered on November 23, 2014
In order to appeal a court's ruling, you must be able to argue that the court (that is, the judge) made an error of law that made a difference in...
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I desperately need advice
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Answered on November 22, 2014
This is a duplicate thread. This question was also asked and answered here: http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/i-desperately-need-advice-1967944.html
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