Any Good Child Custody Attorneys for Oregon and Washington? We Need one ASAP!

There are several attorneys who practice in both Oregon and Washington. I suggest that you contact the Oregon State Bar for a referral if you are...

Second parent adoption of consenting non minor children?

You need to file the paperwork for an adult adoption. I am not aware of any "packet" of paperwork available in Washington County for this type of...

We are Foster Parents for our Grand Daughter and have been since she was born. We want custodial rights, how do we fight DHS?

You need to consult with an attorney who is experienced in dealing with both family law cases and with dependency cases. The longer that your...

How would I start the process of step parent adoption?

Meet with a family law attorney in your area who handles adoptions. I would not advise you to try to proceed with an adoption without the...

As sole custodial parent what rights do I have in regards to determining extracurricular activities for the children?

It depends on what the terms of your judgment say about extracurricular activities. Typically, you cannot tell the other parent what activities he...

How far do expense have to be paid after child reaches 18?

In most judgments that I see the parents are required to pay for health care costs (insurance and uninsured expenses) so long as the parent is...

My son has joint custody, and ex wife has told him he can no longer see his boys and she will call the cops. What can he do

If your son has an order outlining what time he is entitled to have with the children, and his ex wife is not allowing him that time, he can file a...

I am not the primary custodian but I am afraid my child is being abused

You should consult with a family law attorney about your options and discuss the specific facts of your case in private with that attorney. If you...

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Do i need to get an attorney if my ex is contesting our restraining order and he has an attorney

If you can afford it, you should strongly consider getting an attorney. Contact a local attorney in your area who handles restraining order cases....

Would I have a good chance of getting emancipated?

You should weigh the pros and cons of emancipation carefully before moving forward. The Juvenile Rights Project has a good brochure about what it...