My daughter (20) has been beaten by her BF (22).

Your daughter can seek a restraining order under the Family Abuse Prevention Act. She can do this by going to her local county circuit court and...

I am thinking of dismissing a restraining order, was wondering if I could request him to attend counciling If I drop it

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I'm wanting to dismiss a restraining order, but I would like him to seek counciling since the reason for the restrainging order

I agree with Mr. Siefman. You cannot 'conditionally' dismiss a restraining order - it's either there or it isn't. Please be aware that, while...

Is there any benefit to filing a response to a motion to modify custody and parenting time?

The response makes your wishes clear to the court, and can serve as indication that you've not defaulted and intend to appear. Different Oregon...

My husband and I are both Muslims. We are legally married. He wants to take a second wife, is that legal?

No, at least, not in any American state. A county records office will not recognize a marriage if one of the partners is already married. However,...

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Can I move to another state even though my mother (apparently) has custody of me? I am 19

At 19, you are an adult; no one has "custody" of you (unless you are adjudged to be mentally incompetent to take care of yourself). What state you...

Divorce my parents

You can't "divorce" your parents. You can seek legal emancipation, but to do this, you'd have to show that you were capable of financially...

Am I the petitioner in a Ind. civ Contempt or respondent?

If it's the same case, with the same case number, and you were the respondent when it was initially filed, then you remain the respondent, even if...

I HAVE SOME OLD DEBTS (OVER 6 YEARS AGO), I AM PLANNING ON GETTING MARRIED, WILL MY HUSBAND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE DEBTS?

You posted this question under 'Oregon,' so I will answer according to the laws of that state, where I am licensed to practice. If you and your...

Assuming you're the landlord - one of your tenants has no legal right to "kick out" the other tenant. Only a landlord can do that, and only by...