Is it a crime if persons say weird stuff sort of making it look like they "may" have committed a crime, but like fooling U?

It is not a crime to hear other people say that they have committed crimes, believably or otherwise. You have no affirmative duty to report that a...

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What parenting rights does a dad have after imprisonment for domestic violence? Is the mom allowed to "disappear" w the kids?

Oregon does not recognize "common-law marriage." However, under Oregon law, parents have the same rights to their children whether married to the...

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I hit a pedestrian with no ins. (I’m not at fault) can they sue me for medical expenses.

Yes, she can try. Whether you were at fault is a legal conclusion, which the mother is not bound to accept as given. It's certainly good for you...

Is it possible to successfully work with a mediator even if I want to ask for a minimal amount of spousal support?

It is entirely possible to work with a mediator while seeking spousal support - this is one of the issues that a mediator should address. However,...

I have a child that I have no contact with. The mother has gotten married and the step father wants to adopt her.

You would have to ask an attorney who practices in Washington to be sure. But in general, once an adult adopts a child, the previous parent's...

There is no such public registry. Allegations made to the Department of Human Services (DHS) are confidential. If you were charged with a...

Settlement conference

Once a settlement is reached, typically the court will read the agreement onto the record in the court. It then falls to one side to prepare a...

Is there a filing with the courts I can use so I may retrieve my property from my ex girlfriend?

Yes, there is a procedure in the restraining order law for the retrieval of personal property. You can request this in the same manner that you...

In Oregon what is the time frame in which a landlord has to file to claim back owed rent and damages?

No. The statute of limitations for landlord/tenant claims in Oregon is one year. If the tenancy ended and renters moved out more than one year ago,...

My spouse lied many times on his declarations. What can be done to remove them? Our divorce case is near finalization.

You cannot "remove" or "strike" your opposing party's pleadings. For that matter, you may not want to - it might well be better to prepare evidence...