"Fair and Equitable" distribution of assets- does that mean if one spouse was 80% provider, they will get 80% of the assets?

Oregon law recognizes a "presumption of equal contribution" in a marriage. This means that we assume, all things being equal, that both spouses in...

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Is it legal for the Oregon Department of Agriculture to find someone guilty of a violation without being able to prove it?

You have a lot of legal conclusions stated here as if they were facts, you should be aware. But the core issue is this: yes, "a preponderance of...

What is the statute of limitations on medical bills in the state of Oregon?

The statute of limitations on debts from contracts in Oregon is six years, from the date the last payment was made. So you haven't come close to...

What form can I file in court if the mother of my child is refusing to abide by the EX PARTE STATUS QUO ORDER in which I filed?

If a party in a custody case is refusing to follow an order for parenting time, including a status quo order (or a 'temporary protective order of...

Do I need to file a lien to get 30% equity before signing off on house to ex refinancing

Your question is a little bit unclear. My best guess is that you mean the following: the divorce judgment awards your wife possession of the house,...

What are rights when decree drawn in one state and both parents move to another and visitation now denied by custodial?

The terms of the Montana judgment are still enforceable, but you'll need to "import" the judgment into an Oregon court, of the county where the...

I agree entirely with Mr. Slavin's answer. An order is effective only when it's served on the person being restrained. I write separately only to...

Family law / child custody case. I need to know what steps to take next without legal assistence.

If a court has ordered that you should have parenting time with your child, and your co-parent has refused to allow it, you can file a motion to...

What are the chances of the father getting full custody now that the child has been living with the father for over a year?

It's important to distinguish between legal and physical custody here. There are two related issues to child custody: legal custody, and parenting...

Can anything be done about wife destroying the marital home during my divorce?

There is no such thing as "pressing charges." Criminal charges are investigated by the police and prosecuted by the District Attorney. Private...