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What is a stalking order in Oregon? | Top-Rated 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 criminal law? | Best Oregon Attorneys

  What is Oregon criminal law?

In Oregon, “criminal law” refers to the system that addresses cases that involve violations of criminal law. This includes crimes like burglary, assault, murder, DUII, and other crimes.

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What are the requirements for getting an Oregon stalking protective order (SPO)? | Best 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 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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  Oregon Divorce Mediation - What is it?

Mediation is about building agreements and consensus. Rather than having a judge *tell* you the decision, a skilled Oregon mediator will help guide the parties to agree on their own. For couples going through a divorce, divorce mediation is often an excellent way to reduce the level of conflict and create a resolution that works for the family.

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What is an Oregon Restraining Order? | Best-Rated Oregon Lawyers

  What is an Oregon Restraining Order?

An Oregon Restraining Order, sometimes called a "FAPA order" (or Family Abuse Prevention Act) restraining order is a civil order that protects from abuse or injury from a family or member of a household.

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How long do restraining orders last in Oregon? | Best Oregon Attorneys

  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? | Best-Rated Oregon Attorneys

  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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  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  
What does it mean that a restraining order is "civil"? | Top-Rated Oregon Lawyers

  What does it mean that a restraining order is "civil"?

A restraining order is not seeking jail time, and getting one does not create a crime. However, if a person violates the civil restraining order, they may be sent to jail for the violation.

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