OJD iForms is an easy way for self-represented litigants to produce court documents in a variety of case types including Family Law, Landlord/Tenant, and Small Claims. According to the OJD brochure, iForms “generates a correctly completed form that you can either eFile, deliver by hand, or mail to the court.”
The process is a simple
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Bizarre Holiday Laws
By Amy Gregory
How did it get to be December so quickly? In the spirit of the holiday season, here are some of the most bizarre holiday laws!
Misdemeanor for throwing snowballs
In Provo, Utah, there is a city ordinance that restricts residents from using a snowball or any object that could be labeled as a “missile,” to…
So your loved one can no longer care for themselves. Now What?!
By Amy Gregory
So your loved one can no longer care for themselves. Now What?!
In October the Washington County Law Library hosted a webinar on the divorce process with Sara Kearsley from McKean and Knaupp Attorneys. The video of the presentation is now available on the county’s YouTube!
What shows the history of a statute?
A patron recently asked what something meant. They were pointing at a series of numbers and abbreviations at the end of a statute. It looked like this “[1957 c.448 §1; 1981 c.88 §2; 1983 c.330 §1; 1993 c.741 §110; 1993 c.796 §1; 2001 c.403 §1]” (ORS 776.015). I told them that is the history of…
Weird Halloween Laws From Around the World
By Paula Simon
In honor of Halloween today, here are some weird laws from around the world pertaining to the celebration of this spooky holiday.
Many locales have age restrictions on trick or treating, usually banning teenagers and adults. Some cities ban adults accompanying children trick or treating from wearing masks.
In the UK you could be fined…
So you want to get divorced. Now What?!
By Amy Gregory
So you want to get divorced. Now What?!
In September the Washington County Law Library hosted a webinar on the divorce process with Christopher Fanning from Schantz Fanning P.C. The video of the presentation is now available on the county’s YouTube!
How do I file for or respond to a divorce?
We often get asked about family law and divorce. There are a lot of variations – married or unmarried couples, with or without children. This is one topic the court has forms for. The trick can be finding the right form.
The Washington County Circuit Court’s forms page has several “Family Law” forms. Dissolution is…
Help! I Need to Get a Document Notarized!
By Paula Simon
If you’ve never had a document notarized before you might have questions on the process and what you need to know. Read on for answers to some of these questions.
How Do I Find a Notary Public?
The Oregon Secretary of State has a list of active notaries here, but there is no search…
Can I have a lawyer in Small Claims Court?
By Amy Gregory
How did we answer that? Can I have a lawyer in Small Claims Court
I had someone come in a few days ago asking about suing someone in Small Claims Court and wanted to know if they could have a lawyer with them. They also wanted to know what was special about Small Claims Court.…
Public Records Requests and Locating Wills
How did we answer that? Public Records and Finding a Will
We received a public records request through the County’s online public records portal. The question was whether the County had a relative’s will. There are two questions here: what is a public records request for, and how can I find a relative’s will.
A…