Oregon is a “no-fault” divorce state. This means that a spouse or partner who is asking for the divorce does not have to prove the other spouse or partner did something wrong. The only reason needed for dissolution of marriage is that the spouses or partners cannot get along and there is no way to […]
You and your spouse or partner can file for divorce together. This is called co-petitioning. If you are co-petitioners, you and your spouse must agree to all terms and conditions in the divorce and both sign the paperwork before it is sumbitted to the court. If the parties are not co-petitioners, after the petition is […]
The court charges a fee for filing dissolution petitions and responses. There are additional fees for service, settlement conferences, and trial. A party to a case may ask for a fee waiver or deferral if they cannot afford to pay the court or service fees. Lawyers usually charge money to represent a person in a […]
The length of time it takes to get a judgment of dissolution depends on the complexity of the case and the court’s timelines. A dissolution case moves quickly if the parties file as co-petitioners and agree on everything before they file. If a judge has to make decisions, the case will take longer. The respondent […]
A judgment of dissolution of marriage or RDP, signed by a judge, is the final document that ends a marriage or partnership. It is effective immediately. The judgment will include all of the judge’s rulings and may state: -That the marriage or partnership is over; -Which parent gets custody of the children; -The parents’ parenting […]
Clooten Law does not practice in this area of law, contents are provided for informational purposes only. Original link. Cannabis, both medical and recreational, has been legal in Oregon since 2015. The legislatures and agencies continue to add to the statutes and rules to address this rapidly evolving area of law. Get the latest […]
Automotive worthiness, wrongful death. Products liability, vicarious liability. Settlement On August 12, 2016, Plaintiffs’ decedent was driving westbound on SR 12 near Byrnes Road in Walla Walla County. At the same time, a 1997 Cadillac Seville was being driven in the opposite direction on the same portion of road. The Cadillac swerved into the opposite […]
The global (and local) COVID-19 pandemic shines a light on the extraordinary stressors that many people can face during these uncertain times. To help recognize the signs and symptoms of behavioral health disorders that can be adversely affected by such events, this article offers strategies to address potential issues — obviously, from an attorney (Clooten […]
Original Post Credit When you get injured in a car accident, there are two primary aspects to your recovery. The first is your health: Whether you suffered a broken bone, a concussion, or any other type of traumatic injury, you need to make sure you receive the medical treatment you need to recover from the […]
Question: Given the current time of the year, with icy roads and sidewalks, I shovel my sidewalks every time it snows. I do the same for my two elderly neighbors. So my question is, “Is a homeowner responsible, liable, if an individual slips and falls on a snow covered or icy sidewalk?” The short answer […]