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  What is a FAPA order in Oregon?

The Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) provides for a means to have the court issue an order of protection against abuse for certain parties.

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court   family abuse prevention act   family abuse prevention act (fapa)   fapa   order of protection   petitioner   protective order   respondent   restraining order  
What are the requirements for getting an Oregon stalking protective order (SPO)? | Best-Rated Oregon Attorneys

  What are the requirements for getting an Oregon stalking protective order (SPO)?

Oregon law has specific requirements to have a Stalking Protective Order (SPO) granted by the court. Fundamentally, you or a member of your immediate family (or household) must have been contacted by a person more than once in the past two years with specific requirements about the behavior

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alarming   coercive   family   family/household   fear for physical safety   household   more than once   protective order   stalking   stalking protective order  
How long do restraining orders last in Oregon? | Top-Rated Oregon Lawyers

  How long do restraining orders last in Oregon?

An Oregon restraining order lasts for one year from the date the judge initially signs it.

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Is it necessary to hire a lawyer for my stalking order case? | Top Oregon Lawyers

  Is it necessary to hire a lawyer for my stalking order case?

Oregon stalking orders have significant consequences, so having an experienced Oregon stalking order lawyer help you is almost certainly in your best interest.

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How long does the final Oregon Stalking Protective Order (SPO) last? | Best-Rated Oregon Lawyers

  How long does the final Oregon Stalking Protective Order (SPO) last?

Once a hearing has occurred, and a judge has upheld an Oregon Stalking Protective Order, it has no natural end (it is permanent). However, the Respondent (the person prohibited from stalking) can file a request with the court to modify or terminate the stalking order later.

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What is a stalking order in Oregon? | Best Oregon Lawyers

  What is a stalking order in Oregon?

This blog post delves into the legal process of obtaining a Stalking Protective Order (SPO) in Oregon. It explains what constitutes stalking behavior, who can obtain an SPO, and how to go about filing for one. The post emphasizes the importance of consulting with an experienced Oregon stalking attorney to navigate this complex and sensitive issue.

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  What is Oregon Family Law?

“Oregon Family law” is an umbrella term that refers to the practice of law that involves common domestic and family issues. While it is often associated with Oregon divorce, "family law" covers far more.

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child custody   child support   divorce   family law   grandparent rights   oregon family law   parenting time   parenting time (visitation)   prenuptial agreement   restraining orders   spousal support   stalking orders   step-parent adoptions  

  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.

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advising   appearing with the client in court   assisting with an appeal   briefings   conducting investigations   court rules and procedures   evaluating   informing   legal pleadings   legal research   motions   oregon unbundled legal service   preparation for court appearances   preparing documents   referring issues to experts   reviewing documents   settlement options or negotiations  
How do restraining orders work in Oregon? | Best-Rated Oregon Lawyers

  How do restraining orders work in Oregon?

The Oregon Family Abuse Prevention Act offers a unique solution for victims of domestic violence. This blog post outlines how the law can provide protection from abuse without the need for divorce or other legal proceedings. If you're a victim or know someone who is, this post is a must-read.

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abuse   court hearing   divorce   domestic violence   evidence testimony   former spouse   legal proceedings   oregon family abuse prevention act   petition   physical abuse   physically abused   protection   protection from abuse   restraining order   sexual relationship   spouse   threatened with abuse   victims  

  How long does it take for a restraining order to take effect?

After a judge signs an Oregon restraining order, the protective order does not actually go into effect until the other party (the "Respondent") is served.

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