An acquaintance was supposed to house my pet rabbit temporarily but now they refuse to give her back. Police say contact lawyer.

Under Oregon law, a pet is a chattel - that is, a possession, like a thing. If someone takes your things, that's a crime, but it's not surprising...

I am going to file for a divorce from my husband. Who has to leave the house?

No one has to leave automatically as a result of a divorce case being filed. If you want to stay in the house and force him to leave, you can ask...

Can a prosecutor ask a different attorney about a defendant?

A defendant's ex-divorce attorney would be prohibited from answering any such questions, due to attorney-client privilege and the attorney's...

How shall I write him a certified letter letting him know I know, and will take him back to court if it continues?

I don't know where you got this idea about "writing a certified letter" (whatever that means), but that wouldn't be my suggestion. If you can...

Should I take my ex back to court? and file another hearing?

I agree with Ms. Gruber. Let me explain why: First of all, courts these days are incredibly busy. Budget cuts have forced them to lay off...

What steps need to be taken to get custody of kids that are not yours?

It is very difficult for a non-parent to sue a parent for custody of the parent's child. The U.S. Supreme Court has held that parents have a...

What's the worse case scenario with this irresponsible father? Would a judge ever be in his favor?

Unfortunately, it is generally quite meaningless to speculate at the possibility of an outcome of a court proceeding. There are two reasons for...

What are chances of a father getting sole custody of child in Family Court? They were never married but have paternity papers

Unfortunately, it is generally quite meaningless to guess "what the chances are" of an outcome of a court proceeding. There are two reasons for...

No. You must face the gazebo alone. I'm sorry, I couldn't resist. It's an obscure reference. You can talk to an attorney in private to see...

Does a child support order apply to all counties within a state?

Yes, a child support order applies to all counties in a state - and, indeed, to all states in the Union. Once a custody judgment is modified,...