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What is a nice way to tell your lawyer that he is not communicating with you enough to let you know what is going on >
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Answered on November 16, 2014
I disagree with Mr. Cameron's answer here. I think you should put these concerns in writing. Most lawyers urgently want to please our clients, and...
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How to deal with harassment ?
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Answered on November 15, 2014
Under Oregon law, "harassment" means what "battery" meant under the common law - an offensive or unwelcome physical touching that doesn't cause...
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EMERGENCY!! How do I withdraw from a hearing as a claimant if my hearing is scheduled for Monday morning and it's Saturday?
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Answered on November 15, 2014
This is a duplicate thread. This question was also asked and answered here:...
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EMERGENCY!! How do I withdraw from a hearing as a claimant if my hearing is scheduled for Monday morning and it's Saturday?
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Answered on November 15, 2014
The courts are closed on the weekends, so there's nothing you can do until Monday morning. At that time, you can appear at the hearing and ask that...
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Who can legally officiate a wedding?
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Answered on November 14, 2014
Under ORS 106.150, any clergyperson, county clerk or judicial officer may officiate a wedding, and at least two witnesses must be present. All...
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Can theft or any charges be pressed?
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Answered on November 14, 2014
There is no such thing as "pressing charges" for private citizens. This is a common misconception. Criminal charges are investigated by the police...
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Can i get a dissolution case moved to my home state
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Answered on November 14, 2014
It sounds like the case should be moved to Oregon, yes - not because of your husband's sex abuse convictions or failure to pay support or any other...
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Is there a standard language that can be added to a parenting plan about inclement weather?
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Answered on November 13, 2014
I have never heard of a court ordering that parenting time be suspended due to weather. That said, a court will not force people to risk their...
Is it allowed to write a letter to a Judge?
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Answered on November 13, 2014
It's not 'illegal' in the sense that you'd be arrested for it or anything, but it's not an accepted part of legal practice. The judge would not be...
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Is it still statutory rape if the girl lived with the guy for four years and had two children?
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Answered on November 11, 2014
Having lived together is not a legal defense to sexual assault charges. However, it is a legal defense to a charge of sexual assault based solely...
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