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We have all cancelled checks showing part of money is rent ,additional is toward down pyt.. we never had any document notarized and we were not happy with part of agreement byt felt pressure because we had already been paying -w/o written agreement and we had no where else to move
answered on Oct 15, 2018
It largely depends upon what the written agreement says and, in the end, what the seller/landlord admits or disputes. The only way to know much is to take everything you have in documentation to an attorney for evaluation and review. Sadly, your feeling pressured and/or having no where else to go... View More 
My dad was murdered in lake havasu city, AZ, I live in OR..OR doesnt really help because the crime wasnt committed here, AZ has done very little more than make me feel even more confused, alone, lost, rejected, wrong for needing help/having questions & having absolutely no idea of what i can or... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2018
There probably is, but it would be time consuming to find those few who do. That said, you do not need an Oregon attorney, you need an AZ one that does wrongful death. Just do a Google search for wrongful death attorney in the closest bigger city and then make some calls.
Car was bought using my Veteran Service connected disability settlement. Ex Was A Girlfriend Not A Wife
answered on Jun 20, 2018
Unmarried couples can still have a financial relationship that needs to be untangled with the help of the court. Unlike a marriage you are not at risk for being ordered to pay spousal support. You might need to contact a family law lawyer for assistance. You can file what is called a dissolution... View More
Originally 3 housemates on the lease in the home, one moved 2/3 way through lease and we sublet temporarily to someone. Lease is up in 6 weeks and we are giving the house up, however the temp roomie is using meth and we would like to evict, so wondering what my options are.
answered on May 17, 2018
Not enough info here to know. Is subletting allowed by your lease (most do not allow it)? Who does this person pay her share of the rent to - the landlord or one of you roommates? IF she truly is just a co-tenants, you have no right to terminate her tenancy or evict you, anymore than she has the... View More
Company recruited me away from a 14 year career and offered me 150 k salary and 20k equity stock. Three months later the board fired the ceo and at the same time the new cfo did an analysis on the company’s finances and found 80 million dollars of debt that was not disclosed to any new employee.... View More
answered on May 11, 2018
You could certainly try, but given they are bankrupt it may be a pointless effort since they have no money.
I am a bookkeeper in Oregon and received a civil subpoena requesting all bank statements, electronic books, tax returns, general ledgers, financial statements, emails, phone records, payments, receipts, etc...for 10 different entities of a former client for a 7yr period of time. How do I know if... View More
answered on May 4, 2018
You should be able to contact the attorney responsible for sending the subpoena and the court that granted it to verify its accuracy. You should consider retaining your own attorney to help determine what document should be produced.
Judge refused a setover after 2 snow days and 2 of 3 witnesses not able to attend due to closures of school. what form do I use to vacate and set aside the default judgment?
answered on Feb 25, 2018
You need to file a motion and order to set aside the default. I don't think there are forms for that. You can also file a new motion to modify parenting time but the Judge may dismiss it stating that the matter has already been ruled on, but the other side would have to ask for a dismissal... View More
Our appointment was for a full set and pedicure and waxing. We got a pedicure and waxed but the salon skipped over us for the full set and said we had to come back over an hour later if we still wanted it done. They were being very rude to us and it was embarrassing so we just stopped arguing with... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2018
You got some service so you should at least offer to pay for the part of the service you got.
This was result of dealing with a litigation with EX (not divorce) and I fought the appraiser on the value, as I'm in real estate, also had shared the value with another friend of my in real estate no one could believe the value he was giving it. I had also provided him with the $30k in... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2018
I am not sure what your legal question is. The appraisal at a given point in time has nothing to do with the value at any other point it time. An appraiser is supposed to give you their professional opinion of a value of real estate on a certain date. You can always testify and give your opinion... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2018
You will have to figure out what the requirements for international service are for that country. Usually you start by looking to see if that country is a member of the Hague convention and if they are, then you read the rules for service that are part of their agreement/adoption of the Hague... View More
The woman died and she have adult kids but the grandmother is administering her estate.
answered on Nov 17, 2017
You need to contact a probate lawyer. A probate lawyer can help you even if the estate isn't going through a formal court probate as this type of lawyer handles all cases where someone dies and the survivors need help with the decedent's final financial affairs.
And has only done 6months work on it and has been paid $5500 and my dad recently past away and this guys wont give my dads truck back. What can i do about this. The truck is not his and hes being real rude since my dad has dies and my mom had all info and stuff for that truck
answered on Aug 31, 2017
If this fellow is still owed money for work he has performed on the truck, then he has a mechanic's lien on the truck and can keep it as collateral until he is paid in full. Then he has to release it, but technically only to the Personal Representative or Claiming Affiant of your... View More
Secret made between company's for the purpose of monitory gain try deceit
answered on Aug 13, 2017
Have no clue what exactly is going on here from your rather sparse description. Please go and consult with an attorney and discuss all the details in a private office conference. You might want to call the Oregon State Bar for a name on their Lawyer Referral List and you will get a short... View More
Chronological order of filings first is the complaint second my motion to dismiss third their response to my motion to dismiss fourth their amended complaint filed. Can they do this with no requests for leave of court to file?
answered on Aug 13, 2017
Hire an attorney who knows the laws of civil procedure. If you are on the internet asking these type of questions you need professional help. And no, no Attorney can answer this by reading only your description. An attorney is going to want to review all the pleadings and talk to you. You... View More
I was told collection would be evaluated (each piece as I had over 9,000) graded, and put to auction. This was not the case. They were lazy and sold by collection by geographical area in 8 different lots. Sold for less than 4k. Was told would fetch up to 10-12k. They misrepresented the process... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2017
There is probably some type of agreement you signed, either a paper agreement or an online agreement. You will need to take this agreement and copies of all documents showing what Heritage promised they would do in terms of selling your collection and go to an attorney to get your case evaluated.... View More
What claims can I file? Can I still request my rights?
answered on Jul 9, 2017
You really should find a worker's comp attorney. From my understanding, is they are paid in a way that does not decrease what you get.
This is a broad question. Please help me understand what risk my siblings and I may have for our father driving. Is there any case law in Oregon setting precedence? In my mind's eye, we have a moral obligation to the public. My questions are: Knowing our Dad should probably not be driving... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2017
If you father does not live in your house, isn't driving your car, and isn't listed on your car insurance, I don't think you have any legal ties to him such that the damages for an accident he causes will come back on you. The indirect financial problem would be that if he causes an... View More
answered on May 23, 2017
Leases are contracts so the terms of you contract should govern what the consequences are of breaking your lease. If the contract doesn't specify you and your leasing agent should agree on something, but within 30 days would be reasonable, although not necessarily a rule. What you don't... View More
I am a retail pharmacist in a small Oregon town. My employer is initiating on-site quarterly random drug testing. The problem is, we only have one bathroom and it is designated public. The bathroom door is about 5 feet from where customers line up for prescription drop-off and counsels, and any... View More
answered on May 16, 2017
I am not aware of any law that would prohibit this. However, your first step should be to take your concerns to management. A well laid out argument that addresses exactly why this is a bad idea for the company (e.g. lost customers), along with a well thought out plan to address those concerns but... View More
A neighbors 87 year old Myrtle tree fell in our yard causing substantial damage to out structures pulling out all services within the home. We have been in a hotel for 3 weeks. The tree lays 85 x 50 x 40 feet high across 2 of our lots. The cost to remove the canopy was $10,500 with an additional... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2017
Call your home owner's insurance and let them take care of it. If your neighbor sues you they will defend you. Just pay your deductible. I think your neighbor is responsible for the tree falling on your house. A property owner needs to inspect trees and make sue they are stable. (I... View More
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