Out of state: how does Oregon get jurisdiction over my divorce?
A court in Oregon needs two types of jurisdiction in order to hear a dissolution of marriage (divorce) case and to make it stick. The first type of jurisdiction is personal jurisdiction, which means the…
News: Oregon Senate Approves Domestic Partnerships Bill
Today the Oregon Senate approved a bill granting same-sex couples rights similar to those of married couples. (The Oregon House already approved the bill, titled House Bill 2007.) Governor Kulongoski is expected to sign the…
Out of state: Oregon cases: Introduction
We’re often asked questions about out of state or international matters, where one party lives in another state or country, but they’re involved in a family law matter in Oregon. Or sometimes, people move to…
Do I need a lawyer for my divorce?
I’m asked all the time: “Do I need a lawyer for my divorce case?” There’s no simple answer to this question. Oregon doesn’t have a law that forces you to hire a lawyer in a…
