In Oregon, can an individuals social security retirement benefits be garnished?

Social Security income is exempt from garnishment under ORS 18.358. However, once this money is deposited in a bank account, it remains exempt only...

The only real way to "fail" a polygraph test is to admit to having committed a crime as a result of the test. Getting you to do this is the entire...

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My wife has been sole bread winner in our 20yr marriage, I have struggled to find work, do I have a case for alomony? How strong

It's a difficult thing to quantify; but overall, if your spouse has supported you for many years, then you are likely to receive some spousal...

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My child support order list the spouse with an incorrect last name. Is it valid?

This kind of "scriverner's error" does not serve to invalidate an entire judgment or order. It should be corrected by either party (more likely,...

I'm turning 18, my girl friend is 15 and possibly pregnant

There are several different kinds of "trouble" you could be in here. First, and most seriously: Under Oregon law, it is a crime to have sexual...

Polygraph tests are not trustworthy. They do not have any ability at all to tell whether someone is lying or not. They tell (in theory, anyway)...

My custody case and parenting plan was in Washington 5 years ago. How do I change jurisdiction on my custody case?

Because the child has lived in Oregon for the past five years, Oregon will have jurisdiction over the child's custody. You will likely have to...

My relative has a stalking order on him in Oregon does it apply in all states? Also, is phone communication allowed?

It's not quite clear what kind of order you're discussing here. Oregon law allows for two different kinds of restraining orders that can be sought...

As you have surely noticed, it's clear that your child's co-parent "can" take the child to church - he did. The question is, is there any negative...

Why? Why would an attorney search my purse for a wire ?

It does seem very strange. Any conversation that you had with an attorney would be protected by attorney-client privilege and the lawyer's own duty...