What does it mean when it says the court shall consider marital status when determining custody?

Just the opposite. The statute you quote says that a court can consider whether a parent is married or not, in a custody decision, only if it can...

Whether something is "easy," legally speaking, is totally subjective, and it's hard to answer in a meaningful way. If you're charged with a crime,...

How long can a no contact order last between husband and wife. For coercion no hands on or domestic?

A no-contact order that results from a criminal conviction can last the full length of the sentence, including any parole or probation. Filing a...

Is it legal and okay for the fathers attorney to call me and try to talk to me about my response to his petition?

If you are representing yourself, then it is not only permitted, but required, that the other party's attorney contact you to discuss the...

Theft is taking something with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the item. If your roommate takes items and never returns them, that...

I have no question.

Thank you very much. It's very gratifying to hear such sentiments.

How do I obtain the lab (blood) results from the hospital in Newport Oregon on October 9-27-2014 for my first DUI?

Get a lawyer. There is simply no excuse for representing yourself if you're charged with a crime. You have the right to be appointed a lawyer, at...

How do I represent myself and obtain my blood results before court on date 10/20/14?

Stop posting on the internet. Get a lawyer. Your pilot's certificate, elderly mother and son are all totally irrelevant to the question of whether...

In Oregon state, how difficult would it be to relocate a child abroad?

It's pretty difficult. Oregon law presumes that it is in the best interests of a child to have regular and ongoing contact with both of their...

You can file a motion with the Court seeking to enforce the judgment. ("Contempt" is usually the second step in this process, not the first.) If...