Imagine your father is elderly, handicapped, and requires in-home care. He develops a close relationship with his caretaker, who is much younger than he is. When your father passes away, you assume that all his assets will be left to you and your siblings. However, the caretaker comes forward with a Will signed by your […]
Tax debt may be discharged through bankruptcy. Income tax can be discharged in bankruptcy if the tax meets certain requirements. In general, income taxes are dischargeable if: -The due date for filing the taxes is at least 3 years ago. The due date is usually April 15 or October 15 if you filed for an […]
What is small claims court? Sometimes called “the people’s court,” small claims court is for cases involving claims of less than $10,000. Cases can be decided quickly and economically in small claims court where hearings are informal and you do not need a lawyer. In fact, you must have special permission from the judge to […]
What is mediation in family law cases? Mediation is a process that gives people who disagree on issues in a family law case help in reaching an agreement by a neutral person trained in problem solving. Each Oregon county is required to provide some form of mediation service in family law cases usually associated with […]
What happens in an Oregon divorce proceeding? A divorce, also called a “dissolution of marriage” by the courts, is a way of legally ending a marriage. A divorce judgment will decide: The date your marriage ends; -Who gets custody of your children and when you and the other parent see them; -Who pays child support […]
What is marriage? Marriage is a binding contract between two people of either sex who agree to take each other as spouses. The marriage contract grants rights and duties on both parties. What is a domestic partnership? As of September 2019, two people of the same gender and at least 18 years of age, one […]
If a defective product causes an accident that results in death, injury or property damage, the manufacturer, distributor, retailer and lessor of the product may be liable for the damages caused by the product. The party suffering injury or damage is called the plaintiff, and the party sued for damages is called the defendant. The […]
When you are being overwhelmed by your debts, you may choose to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy, often called a straight liquidation bankruptcy, gives you the opportunity to discharge, or be relieved of liability for, all or almost all of the debts you owe on the date you file your bankruptcy. […]
A foreclosure is a procedure to remove a person’s rights to own and have possession of real property, also referred to as real estate. After foreclosure, the person will no longer own the property and will be required to remove all his or her belongings and move. A foreclosure is started by a person, or […]
A debtor is someone who owes money to someone else. Generally it is not a crime to fail to pay a debt. There are, of course, exceptions. For instance, the failure to pay some court-ordered debts such as child support or criminal fines may lead to criminal charges. Under some circumstances, the failure to pay […]