Can dhs take my baby after it is born since my husband is a sex offender?

It's not quite that simple. If DHS has reason to believe that a child is in danger, they can ask the parents to enter into a 'protective action...

Do I have to register an online business if I don't have people coming to the house? This is marketing travel packages.

All businesses based in Oregon, even sole proprietorships, should be registered with the Secretary of State. This can be easily done online at...

Is there a legal custody order between my son's mother and me ?

If you two were involved in a child custody case that was not dismissed, then the court which heard the case will have issued an order for child...

What are grounds for "immediate danger"? Kids hiding in a dryer considered immediate danger?

To uphold an "immediate danger" custody order, you must be able to prove, by clear and convincing evidence, that a child is at imminent risk of...

What is the number of the Oregon Revised Statue that describes how the prosecution can use "illegal" or tainted evidence?

There is no single statute that determines how the state can use evidence in a criminal prosecution. These laws are defined by an extensive...

Settlement conference - what documents needs to be submitted?

The purpose of a settlement conference is for the judge to encourage a settlement by telling the parties how they're likely to rule in a given case...

The answer to the question "Can I deny visitation to my child's other parent because ...?" is almost always the same, regardless of what the "..."...

Which witness needs to be paid and which do not?

Any witness has the right to request reimbursement for their time spent testifying. What is a reasonable rate of reimbursement depends on the...

Can a minors' aunt or uncle take custody over the biological parent?

No, probably not. Oregon law does contain a provision that allows a non-biological-parent to sue a child's biological parents for custody of their...

Custody time

In practice, even if one of you files a motion to enforce your parenting time schedule right now, summer vacation will be over once you get a court...