Oregon Divorce and Family Law Law Blog
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Is it necessary to hire a lawyer for my restraining order case?
While there is no requirement to have a restraining order attorney, Oregon restraining orders have significant consequences. Having an experienced Oregon restraining order lawyer help you is almost certainly in your best interest.
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Oregon Child Custody: Sole vs. Joint - What's the Difference?
Child 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?
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What types of tasks do Oregon unbundled lawyers handle?
There is no standardized type of "Oregon unbundled legal service" because attorneys handle the scope of these types of matters in a spectrum of ways, and clients have a wide variety of requirements. A client might hire an unbundled service lawyer to perform an array of tasks, from simple to complex.
Read MoreIs it necessary to hire a divorce lawyer or family law attorney?
This 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 MoreHow much does it cost to get a restraining order?
In Oregon, restraining orders themselves cost nothing to file.
Read MoreDo restraining orders carry over from state to state?
Restraining orders, also sometimes called "FAPA orders" or "protective orders" in Oregon, can be received in any state. However, they can still be enforced when you or the protected person are located in another state. A restraining order issued against you in Oregon is still valid in other states, and you must follow the terms.
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