Maybe, maybe not. An Oregon Lawyer who specializes in QDRO's can write the order to meet IRS criteria and to properly sync with the retirement plan, that part shouldn't be dependent on State Law, but you need an Attorney with a California license to present the order to the California... View More

We don't know what the details are of your divorce. Were you awarded the house in a trial or hearing? Has the Judgment been entered yet? More importantly, does the Judgment identify the house properly by including the correct legal description not just the street address? Does the language... View More

WHOA! You may have a serious problem and your question is not asking what you need to know. If this is an Oregon divorce Oregon Law will not allow further property division once a divorce is final. So in order to get a QDRO done post divorce, the divorce decree/judgment needs to have language... View More

If you own the car you can put a tracking device on it. If the car is in your husband's name only then you may have problems. I am not sure what the law is about this but I suspect there is something that prevents you from using electronic devises to spy on people outside your own property... View More

In Oregon you aren't liable for the debts of your spouse unless your name is connected with the debt as the responsible party for paying the debt OR the court in a divorce orders you to pay the debt OR the debt qualifies as a debt that was for the benefit of the family and the creditor seeks... View More

Get on the internet and search for a family law lawyer in Ontario Oregon. You can also call the Oregon State Bar and ask for the lawyer referral service. They will give you names of Family Law lawyers in your area who will give you one consultation for a cheap price. (503-620-0222). Searching... View More

Even though you are a minor you can own property. I can't say that in your situation the dog was given to you and became your property. There are probably two sides to the story. Typically pets are bought as family pets for the entire family even if the family says that the pet is for one... View More

Oregon is not a 50:50 state. In Oregon there is a REBUTTABLE presumption of equal contribution to assets ACQUIRED during a marriage. So with respect to your house, if you owned the house before your marriage, your current husband would only be entitled to 1/2 of the increase in value since the... View More

You need to get the court to order establishing parenting time plan that sets out your rights to see your children. That will be part of the divorce proceeding. So file the divorce and get these issues resolved. I don't believe that you can just file for parenting time in this situation, you... View More

The term public defender has to do with a licensed Attorney who is court appointment to represent indigent criminal clients. The person who is a public defender is usually a licensed attorney. As a licensed Attorney that Attorney could also practice law in any area that any other attorney could... View More

I think your biggest problems are the legal aspects of the divorce papers. By that I mean you need to make sure that the divorce papers are drafted to properly take care of all the legal matters you need to deal with in your divorce and that the papers will work under current Oregon Law which may... View More

It sounds like your divorce Judgement is ordering that the house be sold. I don't know why you are concerned about whether or not it will be continuously listed. But if that should happen you can file a motion to show cause why your spouse should or should not be held in contempt of court for... View More

Please resubmit your question with more clarity about what is going on and what your question is. I just get respond to a question that doesn't make sense.

If the issue you are having with him is domestic violence, you can apply for a family abuse restraining order. Here is a link to an article that explains getting a FAPA: http://www.osbar.org/public/legalinfo/1140_RestrainingOrders.htm

If you just want him to move out, consult with a... View More

Is this a question about your how to file your tax return? Assuming it is, the courts generally prefer that a couple that haven't gotten divorced yet look at the way to save the most taxes. You and your husband should agree to have an accountant or CPA prepare your return both ways - married... View More

There is no common law marriage in Oregon. However, you might be able to prove a domestic partnership if you can prove that there was an intent to be business partners in the purchasing or investing in property. You will have the burden of proving this, whereas a joint economic partnership is... View More

You question doesn't make sense. If the trailer is rented neither the wife nor the husband have the right to treat the trailer as owned property. If you mean that the trailer was being purchased then a wife can claim any property or contract to buy property that the husband has as marital... View More

The child support ordered, which is an inevitable part of getting divorced, can include money for professional child care to the extent that the children can't be left home with their older sibling. Your brother could end up paying A LOT OF MONEY for child care. So you really need to be... View More

The military frowns on service members not honoring their support commitments. However there are special rules with how one goes about getting a retirement divided in a divorce and one needs an attorney that specializes in military retirements to make sure that everything works out correctly. She... View More

Even if he uses that against you, it might be helpful for him in getting a divorce, but it will not be helpful in getting custody unless the claim of you committing adultery or something was impacting children. I am limited to what information I can post here, so it would be best for you to reach... View More