I currently have my sisters children, and she has very little contact with them in over 2 months, DHS won't help, I need advice
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Answered on May 21, 2014
I'm afraid it's not quite clear what your goal is here.
You can't force your sister to get counseling, or to do anything in particular with her...
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Should I continue to allow my children to see their dad if I fear for their safety?
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Answered on May 21, 2014
It's not clear from the question whether you have a court-ordered judgment for custody and parenting time. If you don't have one, you need one. If...
I have a 9 year old judgement in Oregon that has not been renewed, is there a way to remove it easily and how do I do that?
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Answered on May 21, 2014
A "statute of limitations" refers to the time period in which you can be sued on a debt or other cause of action. If you already have a judgment...
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Can I sell a car in my possession to cover a debt owed to me?
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Answered on May 21, 2014
No, not unless your ex-husband authorizes you to do so. That would be theft.
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My husband and I are getting a divorce. He wants half of everything I have. What are my rights? I am disabled.
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Answered on May 21, 2014
The general rule for division of property in a divorce is "equitable distribution." Oregon is not a community property state. This means that...
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Can I give up my parental rights?
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Answered on May 21, 2014
The only way that a parent can "give up" their rights - and responsibilities - to their children, is for another adult to step in and assume those...
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What are the guidelines on a city cop arresting on county property?
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Answered on May 20, 2014
That's perfectly legal.
If you've been accused of a crime, you need to consult with a criminal defense attorney, in private, immediately. Do...
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If I marry a person illegal in this country will they still inherit my assets if I die?
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Answered on May 20, 2014
A person's right to receive property through inheritance is not affected by their immigration status. Now that Oregon will recognize same-sex...
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I want to get my spousal support modified.
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Answered on May 19, 2014
It's certainly possible. To modify spousal support, you must show a substantial and unanticipated change of economic circumstances since the time...
DHS told my boyfriend I couldn't be around his kids after I attempted suicide but I can be around my own can they do that?
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Answered on May 19, 2014
DHS has both a lot more authority, and a lot less, than people think in these situations. It's 'less' because DHS has no real authority to tell you...
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