How do I get my child back?

The statement from the courthouse staff, that "a status quo would give him custody," is one of those statements that contains a basic truth, but is...

How can I best prepare myself for a consultation with an attorney?

You should be sure to bring any documents that you received from the court, or that were served upon you, to the meeting. Beyond that, the...

I was told by my finance advisor to pay one amount to drop a class, then later told I had to pay more. Is this legal?

It's not quite clear from the description what damage you may have suffered - if you even ended up having to pay more than you were originally...

I purchased chicken from a grocery store with label stating "wild caught in USA". Can I sue in small claims court?

To make a long and tedious story short: It would be a waste of time and money. You'd need to have some way of proving your claim besides your bare...

There are two different legal resources available for you. First of all, if a police department is willing to recognize you as the victim of a...

Many attorneys will offer free consultations. Some will offer reduced rates for clients of limited incomes. But handling an entire case pro bono is...

Illegal Immigrant marries us citizen. Does II have any rights? Count clerk says marriage is legal. Is II entitled to anything

It really depends on what "rights" or "entitlement" you're referring to. A person's marital status is independent of their immigration status. It's...

To find an attorney to work for you, you can use the 'find a lawyer' function on this site; you can also call the Oregon State Bar for a free...

The 30-day period is not a rigid deadline for filing the response. Rather, the petitioner or moving party (that's you) is allowed to file a motion...

He is probably lying or mistaken. If you receive some sort of court paperwork, consult in private with an attorney in your area. Otherwise, I...