Lake Oswego, OR asked in Animal / Dog Law, Domestic Violence and Family Law for Oregon

Q: How do I revise a restraining order to gain custody of my dog who is registered in the county and chip in my name.

The individual has a current misdemeanor and pending indictment taking effect for felony strangulation, menace, assaultin 4th degree and harassment.

2 Lawyer Answers
Kristina M. Bergsten
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Kristina M. Bergsten
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  • Animal & Dog Law Lawyer
  • Denver, CO

A: If the person who has your dog is the person who is restrained from contacting you, you will have to get in Touch with the prosecutor or your victim’s advocate To see if you can do a civil assist to get your dog back.

Jina Ly Clark
Jina Ly Clark
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  • Animal & Dog Law Lawyer
  • Portland, OR
  • Licensed in Oregon

A: Assuming the person who put the restraining order on you has your dog, you should promptly challenge the restraining order within the statutory period noted on your paperwork. You can challenge all or a portion of a restraining order.

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