Yes. In Oregon, there is a presumption that each spouse is entitled to receive 50% of all pension benefits that were earned during the marriage.

Yes. If your father had no will, your stepmother will receive 50% of his estate and you and his other children will equally share the other 50%.

Yes. You are an adult at 18, and you are free to make your own decisions (and suffer the consequences of those decisions). Check with your school guidance counselor to see about free public transportation and meals. You may also be eligible to receive child support from your parents until age 21.

If you already have a court order for full legal custody, then you must also follow the court order for visitation, if there is one. If there is no court order for visitation, then you should suggest in writing that the father of your children begin seeing them a couple times a week, for a couple... View More

You have the legal right to enter the home if it was your residence before she locked you out. You could hire a locksmith to unlock the home for you if there is no court order prohibiting you from entering the residence. The police will sometimes stand by while you get your belongings from the... View More

If she is receiving public assistance, the state she resides in will probably contact you and require that you submit to DNA analysis (DNA swab) to determine the likelihood that you are the father of the child. If you do not provide a DNA sample, then you could be in "default" and a... View More

If two witnesses observed your mother sign her will, and before your mother died the witnesses signed an affidavit which was notarized by a notary public, the will is valid. It doesn't matter whether the notary public is the bank manager.

A power of attorney expires upon the death of the person who gives it. Before death, for medical decisions, you will need an Advance Directive, and for personal and financial decisions, you will need a durable power of attorney.

For authorization to act on behalf of a person who has died,... View More

The least expensive way:

Have the father sign a delegation of parental authority. It is good for up to six months, and could be renewed every six months if the father is willing.

You could also file a petition for custody or guardianship if the Father is not cooperative. If there is... View More

Your friend cannot establish paternity under OR law unless either the mother or her spouse consents.

You may amend your claim after the lawsuit is filed by filing an amended complaint. If the defendant objects, you will need to obtain court permission before filing an amended complaint.

This is an evolving area of the law but I believe the answer is yes, especially if you were present and in harm's way when the attack occurred.

You can obtain a divorce in Oregon. However, if your husband has no connection to Oregon, the court may may not be able to order your husband to pay support or debts, or divide property that is not located in Oregon.

Yes, but please remember why you divorced in the first place. :)

You are not still married to him. The marriage terminated when the judge signed the divorce judgment.

The answer depends on the express terms of your divorce judgment. If the judgment does not require her to remove your name from the mortgage, then you cannot force her to do that. You should have an experienced family law attorney review your judgment.

Yes your son has rights. If you were to file a motion to modify custody and/or parenting time, your son could request that the court appoint an attorney to represent his interests. A child's preference on where he wants to live is an important consideration that the court will take into account.

You have two probable courses of action. First, you should move to re-open the case so the court can address the hidden assets. Second, you must file a motion to modify support if his economic circumstances have improved. Either way, you will need to file a motion with the court.

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The practice you have implemented for four years should be followed. If you like, you can ask your former spouse to participate in mediation to resolve this dispute. You are not violating the court order.

If you signed it, you have given your son the legal authority to make legal decisions on your behalf, such as enter into contracts on your behalf, or buy or sell belongings, such as a home or car. If you want to revoke the power of attorney, you may do so in writing.