I desperately need advice

In answer to your immediate question: Yes, an attorney can accept service on your behalf; but for that to work, your husband has to know that you...

When an attorney neglects a case is this an ethical violation or bar violation or nothing?

It would indeed be an ethical violation for an attorney to neglect a case; but it's not self-evident from the facts you describe that the attorney...

Need help understanding Child custody default judgment and what ORCP 69 means in terms I understand

ORCP 69 requires that you give a defendant (or respondent) 10 days' advance written notice prior to filing for a default, if the defendant has...

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Would it be advisable to file for sole custody and grant her visitation on her days off?

He can certainly make the request. Neither parent in a custody case can unilaterally decree what the children's schedule or custody arrangement...

Code of Ethics are there any code of ethics or conduct that is in place so if misconduct is reported an attorney must report it?

Yes, ORPC 8.3 requires an attorney who knows that another attorney has committed an ethical violation to report that violation to the Oregon State...

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If you have experienced a substantial change in economic circumstance since the entry of the last child support order or judgment in your case, you...

It is unethical for a lawyer to tell his client to speak directly to the DA.

This is a duplicate thread. This question was also asked and answered here:...

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My husband and I are separated. He was arrested and charged with domestic abuse. A restraining order was granted to me.

To get a spousal support judgment, you will have to file a petition for dissolution (divorce) or separation. You can ask that support be ordered on...

Unethical for attorney ask me to talk to the DA about her objections to dismissing my case while I am on my way to court?

It would be unethical for the DA to speak to you directly while you are represented by counsel. If your attorney proposed that, this is not...

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Can I get a different judge to try my eviction case.

You can file a motion to exclude a judge from hearing a case at the time it's assigned to the judge under ORS 14.210, but once the judge has made a...