Is it fair to say that a custody modification will be allowed if the mother was found to have had pot and pipes in house?

Terms from several different kinds of cases are being confused here. When one parent sues another for child custody, the legal standard is the best...

Writ of habeas corpus or motion of contempt.

Habeas corpus is not applicable to this situation. That is a legal remedy one uses when people are held in captivity by the state. Contempt is...

Is the virbal wishes of some one who has died be upheld in the state of Texas?

Important disclaimer: I am licensed to practice law in Oregon, not Texas, and so cannot give advice about Texan law. You should consult with an...

Not ethically, no. Your file is yours. Your attorney must provide it to you upon your request. Of course, you still owe her for any work that she...

Orders to a civilian

I'm not sure I understand the question. Civilians, by definition, are not part of the military hierarchy, and so can't be "issued orders" by...

Can my ex-husband legally take primary custody of my son who I have raised for the last 10 years?

The most complicated part of this is the interstate aspect. If the child's been here in Oregon for a year, then a good argument can be made that...

Child custody

I agree with the other answers here. I write separately to provide a little more detail. Here is a brief primer on Oregon child custody...

I agree with Mr. Parks. I write separately to provide some detail, and to explain the implications of improper service. There are four main...

Can a 15 year old Girl have a relationship with a 20 year old guy?

Important disclaimer: I am licensed to practice law in Oregon, not Colorado, and so can't give advice on Colorado law. That makes this just a...

Divorced, reconciled, can we file taxes jointly????

You can't file jointly if you're not actually married. The IRS rules, like most other legal rules, concern themselves with legal relationships, not...