When and why did you move to Hermiston? I started working in Hermiston in 2013 after passing the Oregon State Bar. My wife got a job in the area; and we decided to settle in Eastern Oregon to raise a family. I began my role as Hermiston city prosecutor in 2013, and currently hold that […]
Question: How do I go about collecting back child support when he lives in Canada and I can’t afford a lawyer? I really need a bit more information, like is there a current order, and if so, when it was put in place? But generally, you can go to the Division of Child Support’s website […]
Question: Parent filed for custody after other parent leaves home. Custody filed, default entered when other parent fails to respond. Other, parent who left is awarded no rights and no parenting time. Obviously, no income information was entered with the court, because it was a default judgment. Since the default entered, childcare costs have increased […]
In Oregon, a Court cannot order joint custody unless both parties agree to it, so if the parties cannot agree, how does a Court determine who should have sole custody? According to law, it is the policy of the State of Oregon to assure minor children have frequent and continuing contact with parents who have […]
Website note, if you have questions about filing, or statue of limitations (deadline to file), please contact an attorney! If you cannot reach our office, and are in a hurry for an answer, please contact to Oregon State Bar for help with an Attorney. If you think you might have a personal injury claim, you […]
Website note: In Oregon, a living trust is something different. A living trust is actually an “Advanced Medical Directive”. However, the term is so often confused with Trust (and is used interchangeably), so we’ve left the term the same as originally written, for purposes of this article. Call us with your questions. What is a […]
A common misconception people often make about custody is that it equates to the amount of time you’ll see your children. This is not true in Oregon. Custody, also called legal custody, refers to a parent’s authority to make decisions on behalf of their child regarding medical needs, schooling, and some religious practices. So, while […]
If someone living in Oregon has named you as the personal representative or executor in their Will, you will need to begin the process known as probate. Here is a summary overview and outline of the Probate process in Oregon: When your loved one passes away, you will need to get a copy of the […]
Here’s a scary question: Does your estate plan actually protect your estate? You spent all that time and money to make sure that your estate will be protected from taxes, from probate, and from creditors — but you may have forgotten one major thing: You forgot to protect your estate from your heirs. The sad […]
Like it or not, marriage is a business proposition. “But isn’t it also about love?” Yes, yes. Love and feelings and all that stuff. But marriage can also have a huge financial impact on a family. Marriage (or, rather, not being married) can have an equally huge impact on an estate plan. According to U.S. […]