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The Attorney-Client Relationship

For many people, getting involved in the legal system is one of the messiest, ...

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Access to Justice, Child Support, Civil Rights, Custody Modification, Divorce & Separation, Family Law, Oregon, Parenting Time, Protection Orders, Spousal Support, State

What is Mediation?

Oregon courts are currently facing a unique issue: although they have been unable to ...

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What is Discovery?

When you go to trial, you have to be able to prove your claims. ...

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How Do Legal Ethics Protect Me?

For many people, finding legal help is not easy. The Commons Law Center’s mission ...

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How Will a Court Divide Things During My Divorce?

Property division in a divorce can be confusing and stressful. Oregon law follows a ...

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Kids and Court

When you are going through a divorce or custody case, it’s important to consider ...

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What is Custody?

Custody is the legal responsibility for the primary care of a child under the ...

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What Happens During the Divorce Process?

Getting a divorce from your spouse can be a very emotional and difficult time ...

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What is Custody and How is it Decided?

What is Custody?  In Oregon, “Custody” of a minor child is different than “Parenting ...

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