What do I need to do to prepare for a mandatory settlement hearing (fam court)

Settlement hearings are, as the name implies, intended to help the parties settle their case. In Oregon courts, they are generally mandatory only...

How do I prevent husband from suing me foe spousal support? He is unemployed and doesn't want to work? he told me that.

You said that your "marriage was dissolved 30 days ago." That implies that your case is already over - when we speak of the date that a marriage...

How can my 2 kids mother keep abusing her children,and keep having babies with drug defects different dads? never worked a day

This is more of a rhetorical question, that we can't really answer. You should consult with an attorney in private if you have concerns about your...

Yes, a lawyer can refuse to take on any client they don't want to. Not only that, but lawyers are required to refuse to take on some clients. One...

My son's dad never comes to dr appts or school meetings, I want him to call them and be involved, I dont feel I should tell him

Your child's father has the right to be involved in his son's life, but is not legally obligated to go to these appointments if he doesn't want to....

I have only been married 7 months but with this man for nearly 7 years. He has cheated and stole and mentally abused me and my

You can file for divorce. Oregon law permits no-fault divorces. This means that no one needs to demonstrate any specific facts to justify a divorce...

Should I get a lawyer for custody of of my daughter?

The answer to "I'm involved in a legal case, should I get a lawyer?" is almost always "Yes." You wouldn't do surgery on yourself, and with no...

Many attorneys will offer free initial consultations. Some will offer payment plans, or lower rates for clients of modest incomes. But handling an...

CR SPOUSE STATES THAT MY TANTRUMS AND INSULTS WILL BE USED AGAINST ME IN COURT BECAUSE A HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER WILL GIVE THEM FREE

Well, not typing in ALL CAPSLOCK would be a start. I can't imagine where someone might get that idea about 'tantrums'... If you're going...

A VICTIM OF DV .BECAUSE SOMEONE DRIVING BY MISINTERPRETED WHAT THEY SAW A NO CONTACT ORDER PLACED COURT WILL NOT RESCIND EVEN

I'm afraid it's difficult to give a useful answer here, because it's not at all clear what the question was. (Please see this Guide:...