In Oregon, restraining orders themselves cost nothing to file.
Read MoreThe process of getting a divorce in Oregon can be legally complicated and emotionally challenging. To ensure a smooth process, it is important to understand the state’s residency requirements, options for an uncontested or contested divorce, and specifics about dividing marital assets.
Read MoreAn Oregon restraining order lasts for one year from the date the judge initially signs it.
Read MoreThis question is standard, though completely subjective and fact-specific. It is certainly possible for people to do divorces independently, and the court even provides paperwork to the public to do so. However, unfamiliarity with legal forms can confuse the inexperienced, and mistakes can result in more considerable legal fees in the future to correct the errors.
Read MoreChild custody is one of the most contentiously and contested issues in Oregon family law cases. Misconceptions about what "custody" actually means tend to meld with advice from well-meaning friends and family and with conflicting information from web sources that might not even reflect Oregon law. What's the difference between "sole custody" and "joint custody" in Oregon?
Read MoreIt is common in any Oregon divorce or other family law matter, from child custody to spousal support cases, for clients to ask about attorney fees. Generally, they want to know whether the other side will be made to pay their attorney fees.
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