Generally it works the other way around. A divorce judgment usually is drafted so as to void any provision in a will in favor of the former spouse....

Guardianship of a child is not made legally official and binding because it is "notarized." (This is true of almost all legal documents, in fact. A...

Can I use my middle name instead of my first name?

Yes. You must write your legal name on government documents and contracts; but you're free to go by whatever name you like in your daily life....

Can I be charged with a crime if I use pepper spray against a violent attacker if I am on felony probation for a non violent cri

Certainly you can be charged. In any violent confrontation, there is always the chance that the police will believe the other party and not you,...

It is against the law in Oregon to have sex with anyone who is under age 18. 'Sex.' in this context, refers to all sexual contact, not just...

Ex won’t sign paperwork saying child support is up to date for me to get property?

Well, you can't physically force someone to sign a document; so if she refuses you will have to file a motion with the Court asking for a...

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Should i have legal representation to press charges on a man who was charged with domestic violence against me at the court hear

There is no such thing as "pressing charges" for private persons. This is a common misconception. Criminal charges are investigated by the police...

My divorce paperwork was filed incorectly with wrong dates names and ethnicity, is it legal?

Errors in a few dates or a person's "ethnicity" (which is not required on divorce documents anyway) will not serve to invalidate a divorce...

What what do I do if I signed a contract under duress ?

"Duress" in the context of contracts usually means that someone held a gun to your head, or otherwise applied some forceful inducement to sign a...

How come the parents of 3 out of 4 juvenile witnesses are allowed to "deny services" when they were issued a subpoena?

No one can "refuse service" of a legal document. Witnesses are not allowed to "deny service" of a subpoena. It a witness has been properly served...