What are the grounds for divorce in Oregon? Oregon is a purely “no-fault” divorce state, meaning that you can’t allege that your spouse’s wrongdoing was the cause of the divorce. Instead, most divorces are based on the grounds that the parties have irreconcilable differences that have led to the breakdown of the marriage. However, fault […]
How will bankruptcy affect my credit score? Many people considering Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy are worried about the effect that bankruptcy will have on their credit score. Although creditors don’t like to see a bankruptcy on your credit report, the damage it will do to your credit score depends, in large part, on […]
A child custody evaluation involves having an evaluator – usually a mental health professional or a social worker – observe the parent and child interactions, inspect the parent’s home, and talk to people who know the parent, the child or both. The evaluator then writes a recommendation for the court concerning the custody and visitation […]
Your Legal Right Did you know that you have bankruptcy rights? You have a legal right to wipe the slate clean, eliminate all of your debts, and get a fresh start on your credit. When our founding fathers drafted the United States Constitution, they knew that bad things happen to good people. They knew that […]
A debt collector is hounding you, seeking payment on a consumer debt you owe. Debt collection tactics can be annoying at best — and predatory, or even illegal, at worst. It’s crucial to know how to handle debt collectors so you can assert your rights and choose the best way to manage your debt. 1. […]
Creating a parenting plan is never easy, especially when your children are still young. Older children are often better equipped to handle divorce and separation issues, or they are at least able to grasp what is going on. Babies and young children, however, don’t understand what is happening and ideally should be receiving attention and […]
Click here for details about obtaining a marriage license in Umatilla County. According to the County: Requirements: Age Legal age for marriage in the State of Oregon for both applicants is 18 years-of-age. A seventeen-year-old can be married if the parent or guardian gives consent. The parent or guardian must be present at the time […]
Click here for a link to the Umatilla County Tax assessor’s office. If you are searching for a record, and nothing is returning, try entering less information (do not include “Street” or “Avenue” or “ST”), just enter the numericals. Also, do not add the city/state. The most interesting thing I found is obtaining the “Real […]
How are laws made? Law is made by both the legislature and the courts. This occurs at both the state and federal levels. Law made by a judge in deciding cases is called common law. Decisions made by judges may be written and published in books and may be relied upon by lawyers and others […]
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