What are my rights? I allow my boyfriend to move in and I asked him to move out - gave him a week.

You should definitely sit down with a lawyer to go over the situation more fully. Given that he's paid rent and doesn't have another place to go...

What is expensive in court?

On average, arbitration and/or mediation is significantly less expensive in sum than trial litigation, most specifically related to the relative...

My 350$ an hour employment attorney taking forever & doesn't communicate well...

You're probably overreacting, at least as to some items. Upon hiring a law firm, it's common for an associate to gather evidence, draft initial...

Oral arguments is it when one party request to talk to a judge without other party to be present?

An "oral argument" is a hearing, typically in person though occasionally over the phone, where both parties argue their respective sides of a...

I am a first-time landlord. I am using a boilerplate lease, but want to add 2 paragraphs specific to my circumstances.

If you're a first time landlord, you absolutely should consult with a landlord/tenant attorney prior to commencing your lease with a prospective...

The Oregon statutes regarding landlord/tenant law and allowable fees thereunder do not address this issue directly, other than by implication where...

After given a 30 day notice to vacate a rental property, who will own the rental property once the 30 day notice is up?

Ownership doesn't change. You likely currently have a possessory interest (rental interest) in the property, and the owners (those listed on the...

Will a release of liability waiver protect me and my new business under law?

There's certainly no guarantee that a business' attempt to eliminate financial exposure and legal liability by using a liability release waiver...

How do I transfer a judgment from CA to OR and enforce it?

You'll first have to review the timelines involved and ensure that the CA judgment is still active and has not expired. In Oregon, judgments are...

Default order

A motion to strike isn't an "answer," but it is a responsive pleading. There are many ways a defendant may respond to a complaint -- they can do...