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New Content
Added May 2026
- Guardianship, Custody, and Adoption: Long-Term Legal Options for People Raising Another Person's Child
- How to Prepare for a Court Hearing or Trial
- Private Agency Adoptions in Oregon
- Were You Accused of SNAP or TANF Fraud?
- What to Do When Your Child Doesn't Want to See Their Other Parent
- Workplace Accommodations for People with ADHD or Autism
Added April 2026
Added March 2026
- Dividing Debts in an Oregon Divorce
- How to Respond to Oregon Custody Paperwork
- Steps in a Contested Custody Case
- How to Settle Your Custody Case Outside of Court
- How to Prepare for Your Oregon Divorce or Custody Trial
- Can the Other Parent Keep My Kids From Me?
- Steps in a Contested Divorce Case in Oregon
- Parenting Class & Mediation Requirement for Parents Involved in Oregon Family Court Cases
- How to Start a Custody Case in Oregon
- Family Law Judgments in Oregon: The Last Step in Your Family Court Case
- What to Do When Your Child Doesn’t Want to See Their Other Parent
- Parenting Support and Resources for Divorced or Separated Parents
- Private Agency Adoptions in Oregon
- Child Adoption in Oregon
- Guardianship, Custody, and Adoption - Long-term legal options for people raising another person's child
- What Unmarried Parents Need to Know About Moving with Kids
- Custody Mediation in Oregon
- What is Mediation?
- How to Issue a Subpoena in Oregon Without a Lawyer
- What To Do If You Get a Subpoena
- Subpoenas in Oregon: What You Need to Know
Added February 2026
- Food Stamp (SNAP) Overpayment in Oregon: Your Rights and Options
- Can I Get Unemployment If I’m Fired From My Job in Oregon?
- Can I Get Unemployment If I Quit My Job in Oregon?
- What To Do If You Have a Social Security Overpayment
- Why Lawyers Sometimes Can’t Help: Conflicts of Interest
- How to Serve Family Court Papers in Oregon
Added January 2026
- What is a Request for Production of Documents in Family Court?
- How to Gather Information and Evidence for Your Oregon Family Court Case (Discovery)
- What to Know About Requests for Admission in Oregon
- What to Know About Depositions in Oregon
- Who Has Custody of My Child If There’s No Court Order in Oregon?
- Can I Keep My Child From the Other Parent?
- Oregon Renters: What To Do if Your Home Is Destroyed by a Disaster
- Temporary Orders During Your Oregon Custody Case
Oregon Law Help Articles
Home repairs and rebuilding
- How to Handle an Insurance Claim After an Oregon Disaster
- Manufactured Home Residents: What to Do After a Disaster
- Oregon Homeowners: What to Do If Your Home Is Damaged or Destroyed by a Disaster
- Oregon Renters: What To Do if Your Home Is Damaged by a Disaster
- Oregon Renters: What To Do if Your Home Is Destroyed by a Disaster
Other
Abuse and stalking
- Free Help and Support for People in Abusive Relationships
- Leaving an Abusive Relationship
- Maintaining Your Privacy After Domestic Violence
- Workplace Protections for Survivors of Abuse
- Housing Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence and Certain Other Crimes
Restraining orders
- Family Abuse Restraining Order (FAPA)
- Changing or Ending a Restraining Order in Oregon
- Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities Restraining Order (EPPDAPA)
- Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO)
- How to Prepare for a Contested Restraining Order Hearing
- Getting a Restraining Order in Oregon
- Sexual Abuse Protection Order (SAPO)
- Stalking Protection Order (SPO)
- What Do I Have to Prove at my Restraining Order Hearing?
- What To Do if Someone Gets a Restraining Order Against You
- What To Do if Your Restraining Is Violated
- What to Expect at a Contested Restraining Order Hearing
Child support
- Child Support in Oregon
- Establishing Parentage (Paternity) in Oregon
- How to Prepare for an Oregon Administrative Hearing
- Information for Parents Asked to Pay Child Support
- Problems After Getting a Child Support Order
Custody
- Can I Keep My Child From the Other Parent?
- Changing Your Custody or Divorce Judgment in Oregon
- Child Custody and Parenting Time in Oregon
- Establishing Parentage (Paternity) in Oregon
- Family Law Facilitators: Free Help for Your Oregon Divorce or Custody Case
- Family Law Resources in Oregon: Where to Get Help
- Free Court Forms for Oregon Divorce and Custody Cases
- How to Create a Parenting Plan in Oregon
- How to Gather Information and Evidence for Your Oregon Family Court Case (Discovery)
- How to Serve Family Court Papers in Oregon
- Informal Domestic Relations Trials in Oregon: A Simpler Option for Custody or Divorce
- Non-Custodial Parent Rights in Oregon
- Parents' Rights in Oregon
- Temporary Orders During Your Oregon Custody Case
- Using AI in a Family Court Case
- What is a Parenting Plan in Oregon?
- What is a Request for Production of Documents (RFP) in Oregon Family Court?
- What to Do If You Can’t Find the Right Family Court Form in Oregon
- What to Do If the Other Parent Isn’t Following Custody or Parenting Time Orders
- What to Do When Your Child Doesn't Want to See Their Other Parent
- Who Has Custody of My Child If There's No Court Order in Oregon?
- Your Child’s Role in Oregon Custody and Divorce Court
Divorce
- Alternatives to Divorce in Oregon
- Annulment of a Marriage in Oregon
- Are You Thinking of Getting a Divorce?
- Can I Move Away With My Kids in a Divorce?
- Changing Your Custody or Divorce Judgment in Oregon
- Did You Get Served with Oregon Divorce Papers?
- Divorce Lawyers in Oregon
- Divorce Mediation
- Divorce Settlement Agreements
- Establishing Parentage (Paternity) in Oregon
- Family Law Facilitators: Free Help for Your Oregon Divorce or Custody Case
- Family Law Resources in Oregon: Where to Get Help
- FAQs About Splitting Property & Debts in a Divorce
- Free Court Forms for Oregon Divorce and Custody Cases
- How to File a Divorce Response in Oregon
- How to File an Uncontested Divorce in Oregon
- How to File for Divorce in Oregon
- How to Gather Information and Evidence for Your Oregon Family Court Case (Discovery)
- How to Negotiate a Divorce Settlement Agreement
- How to Serve Family Court Papers in Oregon
- Informal Domestic Relations Trials in Oregon: A Simpler Option for Custody or Divorce
- Leaving an Abusive Relationship
- Legal Separation in Oregon
- Oregon's Divorce Laws
- Spousal Support in Oregon
- Temporary Orders During Your Oregon Divorce Case
- Tips for Saving Money on a Divorce Attorney
- Uncontested Divorce
- Using AI in a Family Court Case
- What is a Request for Production of Documents (RFP) in Oregon Family Court?
- What to Do If You Can’t Find the Right Family Court Form in Oregon
- What to Do When Your Child Doesn't Want to See Their Other Parent
- Where to File for Divorce and Other Filing Questions
- Your Child’s Role in Oregon Custody and Divorce Court
Non-traditional families (guardianship, third-party custody, adoption, power of attorney)
- Becoming a Legal Guardian
- Get Permission to Care for a Child in Oregon (Without Going to Court)
- Child Guardianship
- Guardianship, Custody, and Adoption: Long-Term Legal Options for People Raising Another Person's Child
- How to Give Someone Temporary Permission to Care for Your Child in Oregon
- Private Agency Adoptions in Oregon
- Raising Grandkids: Legal Options for Oregon Grandparents
- Someone Wants to Become My Child's Guardian
Administrative process & hearings
- Appealing an Unemployment Overpayment
- How to Get Ready for Your Social Security Disability Hearing
- How to Prepare for an Oregon Administrative Hearing
- Questions to Expect at Your Disability Hearing
- Understanding Language Access Rights in Oregon
- What to Do If You Have a Problem Getting Benefits with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)
Cash, food, childcare, and health benefits
- Accessing Affordable Healthcare in Oregon
- Child Care and Daycare Assistance Programs in Oregon
- Guide to Government Assistance Programs in Oregon
- SNAP Food Stamp Benefits
- TANF Cash Assistance for Families
- Food Stamp (SNAP) Overpayment in Oregon: Your Rights and Options
- Were You Accused of SNAP or TANF Fraud?
Social Security benefits
- Debt Collection and Social Security Disability Benefits
- Do I Qualify For Social Security Disability Benefits?
- Finding a Social Security Disability Lawyer in Oregon
- How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits
- How to Deal with Changes in Your Social Security Disability Benefits
- How to Get Ready for Your Social Security Disability Hearing
- Problems After Getting Social Security Disability Benefits
- Questions to Expect at Your Disability Hearing
- Social Security Work History Rules
- The Road to Getting Social Security Disability Benefits
- What Medical Conditions Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?
- What to Do If You Have a Social Security Overpayment
- What to Do If You're on Disability and Receive Extra Money or Valuables
Unemployment
- Appealing an Unemployment Overpayment
- Can I Get Unemployment if I Quit My Job in Oregon?
- Can I Get Unemployment If I’m Fired From My Job in Oregon?
- How to Deal with an Unemployment Overpayment in Oregon
- Options for Dealing with an Unemployment Overpayment
- Understanding Overpayments in Oregon's Unemployment System
- Unemployment Insurance
- What to Do if Your Oregon Unemployment Claim is Denied
Deposits and fees
Evictions and move-outs
- Defenses to an Eviction Case
- Eviction Trials
- Extra Rules for Some Termination Notices
- For Cause Termination Notices
- How To Get an Eviction Off Your Record in Oregon
- Illegal Evictions
- The Steps in an Eviction Case
- What To Do If You Get Eviction Court Papers
Habitability and repairs
- How to Get Your Landlord to Make Repairs
- What To Do If Your Landlord Won't Make Repairs
- Your Right to a Safe and Healthy Rental Home
- Manufactured Home Residents: What to Do After a Disaster
- Oregon Renters: What To Do if Your Home Is Damaged by a Disaster
- Oregon Renters: What To Do if Your Home Is Destroyed by a Disaster
- How to Handle an Insurance Claim After an Oregon Disaster
- Oregon Homeowners: What to Do If Your Home Is Damaged or Destroyed by a Disaster
Housing assistance
Housing discrimination
- Housing Protections for People with Disabilities
- Illegal Housing Discrimination
- Rental Housing Protections for Immigrants in Oregon
- Housing Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence and Certain Other Crimes
Landlord access to rental home
Manufactured homes
Moving out and termination notices
- Basic Information About Moving Out
- Can My Landlord Ask Me to Move Out for No Reason?
- Getting Your Property Back After You Move
- How Much Time Your Landlord Must Give You To Move Out
- How To Check if Your Landlord's Termination Notice Is Legal
- Landlord Cause Notices
- Learn About Termination Notices
- No Cause Notices
- Getting Your Security Deposit Back After You Move
Renting an apartment and moving in
Suing your landlord
Detention and removal
- How to Find Immigration Legal Help
- Understanding Your "Notice to Appear"
- What Happens After An Immigration Arrest
- What Happens After Your Immigration Court Case
- What to Expect When You Go to Immigration Court
- What To Know If You Have a Deportation Case
- What to Know About Expedited Removal (Rapid Deportation)
- Know Your Rights When Dealing With Immigration Officers
- Judicial Warrants and Immigration Warrants
- What To Know If You're an Immigrant Stopped by Police in Oregon
Other
Bankruptcy
- Bankruptcy Basics: What It Can and Can’t Do
- Chapter 7 or Chapter 13: Which Bankruptcy is Right for You
- Do I Qualify for Chapter 7 of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
- How Do I File for Bankruptcy? The Process from Start to Finish
- Should I File for Bankruptcy? A Step-by-Step Decision Guide
- Struggling with Debt? Learn about Bankruptcy and Other Relief Options
- What Can I Keep If I File for Bankruptcy?
- What to Expect After Bankruptcy: Rebuilding and Moving Forward
Construction
Court fines and fees
- Ask Oregon Courts for Help With Unpaid Traffic Fines
- Clear Your Traffic Fines and Get Your License Back
- Debt Cleared? How to Get Your Oregon Driver's License Back
- How to Check If Your Traffic Debt Was Forgiven
- Understand Your Oregon Driving Record
Debt collection
- Dealing with Debt in Oregon
- Debt Collection and Social Security Disability Benefits
- Do I Have to Pay a Debt That's Really Old?
- Find Out More or Dispute a Debt in Collections
- How Does Interest Work on a Debt in Collections?
- If You're Having Trouble Paying Your Bills
- Understanding Debt Collection in Oregon
- What Debt Collectors Can and Cannot Do in Oregon
- What Is Consumer Debt?
- What to Do If a Debt Collector Contacts You
- Your Options in Debt Collection
- What Does It Mean to Be Collection-Proof or Judgment-Proof?
Debt garnishment
- Can a Debt Collector Take Your Car, Home, or Belongings?
- Garnishment in Oregon: What Can a Debt Collector Take?
- How Do I File a Challenge to Garnishment?
- How Much Money Can a Debt Collector Take or Garnish?
- What Is Protected from Garnishment in Oregon: A Complete List
- What To Do When You Can't Afford Your Garnishment
Debt lawsuits
- Can I Do Anything About a Default Judgment Against Me?
- Court Decisions on Debt: Judgments and Default Judgments
- How Arbitration Works in Civil Lawsuits in Oregon
- How to File a Response to a Debt Lawsuit
- Should I Respond to a Debt Lawsuit? Understanding Your Options
- What Happens in a Debt Lawsuit
- What To Do if You Are Sued for a Debt
Small claims court
- How to File a Case in Small Claims Court in Oregon
- How to Respond When You Are Sued in Small Claims
- How to Serve (Deliver) Your Small Claims Paperwork
- How to Serve Your Landlord With Your Small Claims Case
- What To Do After Your Small Claims Hearing
- What to Expect at Your Hearing in Small Claims Court
- What to Know About Small Claims Court in Oregon
- What to Know If You are Sued in Small Claims
- Suing Your Landlord in Small Claims Court
Oregon Law Help Forms
The Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) creates and maintains family law court forms. Visit the OJD family law forms page to find court forms.
You can find these non-court forms on the Oregon Law Help site:
The Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) creates and maintains court forms. Visit the OJD protective order page to find court forms.
You can find these non-court forms on the Oregon Law Help site:
The Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) creates and maintains housing court forms. Visit the OJD Forms Center to find housing court forms.
You can find these non-court forms on the Oregon Law Help site:
Accommodations
Claims against landlord
Domestic violence
- Request to Change Locks Sample Letter
- Sample Letter to End Your Lease Early
- Sample Statement by Qualified Third Party
Moving
Repairs
Trusted Legal Guides from External Partners
- Remote Hearings Guide (Oregon Judicial Department)
- Protection Order Comparison Chart (legal aid guide)
- How to Prove Your Family Abuse Prevention Act Restraining Order Case in Court (legal aid guide)
- A Legal Guide for Oregon Domestic Violence Advocates (legal aid guide)
- Special Education: A Guide for Parents (Disability Rights Oregon)
- Divorce and Custody Trials in Oregon (Oregon Judicial Department)
- Elder Law in Oregon (legal aid guide)
- Legal Issues for Older Adults (Oregon State Bar)
- Oregon Family Law Guide to Service (Oregon Judicial Department)
- Parent-Child Contact Problems (Oregon State Family Law Advisory Committee)
- Protect Your Family (legal aid guide)
- Guide to Farmworkers' Rights and Protections (legal aid guide)
Applications and screening
Comprehensive legal booklets
- Landlord-Tenant Handbook (English) (legal aid guide)
- Landlord-Tenant Handbook (Spanish) (legal aid guide)
Discrimination & domestic violence
- Moving Forward with a Past (legal aid / Fair Housing Council of Oregon)
- Reasonable Accommodations & Modifications for People with Disabilities (Disability Rights Oregon)
- Renter's Handbook on Harassment / Hostile Living Environment (legal aid guide)
- Renter's Handbook on Reasonable Accommodations (legal aid guide)
Evictions and terminations
- Additional Eviction Protections for Subsidized Renters: CARES Act (legal aid guide)
- How to Set Aside a Default Judgment in an Eviction Case (legal aid guide)
- Important New Protections for Renters (HB 2001 explainer) (legal aid guide)
- Renter's Handbook on Evictions in Court (legal aid guide)
- Renter's Handbook on Eviction Expungements (legal aid guide)
- Renter's Handbook on Lockouts and Ouster (legal aid guide)
- Renter's Handbook on Portland's Relocation Assistance (legal aid guide)
- Renters' Rights to Redemption (Late Payment) (legal aid guide)
- Renter's Handbook on Termination Notices and Evictions (legal aid guide)
- Short Review of Termination Notices (legal aid guide)
- Stipulated Agreements (Settlements) in Eviction Court (legal aid guide)
Foreclosure
- Tenants' Rights in Foreclosure (legal aid guide)
Manufactured home parks
- Residents' Handbook on Manufactured Home Park Rights (legal aid guide)
Rent increases
- Renters' Handbook on Rent Increases (legal aid guide)
Repairs
- Renter's Handbook on Infestations (legal aid guide)
- Renter's Handbook on Mold (legal aid guide)
- Renter's Handbook on Repairs (legal aid guide)
Security deposits
- Security Deposit Guide for Oregon Renters (legal aid guide)
- Security Deposit Guide for Portland Renters (legal aid guide)
Small claims
- Renter's Handbook on Small Claims Court (legal aid guide)
- Resources and Sample Letters for Responding to Debt Collectors (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)
- Guide to Selecting and Working with a Contractor (Oregon Construction Contractors Board)
- Elder Law in Oregon (legal aid guide)
- Legal Issues for Older Adults (Oregon State Bar)