Know the Laws: Oregon
- State Law Overview
Most of the laws relevant to domestic violence and sexual assault are based on state law.
- Restraining Orders
Information about Restraining Orders to Prevent Abuse and Stalking Protection Orders.
- Custody
General information (not state-specific) about custody orders and determining who is responsible for caring, providing housing, and making decisions for a child.
- Parental Kidnapping
This page addresses the general (not state-specific) laws of one parent taking a child out of the state or country, without the other parent's consent.
- Divorce
General information about divorce with links to Oregon-specific information.
- Crimes
General information (not state-specific) about crimes your abuser may have committed.
- Gun Laws
If there is a restraining order in effect, your abuser may be required not to possess any firearms.
- Suing Your Abuser
You may have a right to sue your abuser for medical costs, lost wages, and to recover your property.
Federal Laws
Tribal Laws
- Tribal Law
Information about tribal laws related to domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Religious Law
- Jewish Get Law (Divorce Law)
A get is a divorce under Jewish law.