What state would I file child abandonment in, Washington or Oregon?

First, what you are asking for is actually a step-parent adoption. The legal father cannot have his rights terminated in a private action absent a...

My wife and i doing an uncontested divorce and she sighed the waiver for no child support will the judge go along with that.

In addition to Mark's answer, the current child support guidelines provide for a maximum deviation of only 10% from the guidelines if the parties...

As a step parent, if the ex spouse got full custody, would my income be considered in support calculations?

Your income should not be considered in computing child support regardless of whether your spouse or the other parent has legal custody. Your...

I'm the ONLY registered owner of a dog that my ex-spouse has kept, what do I do to get it back?

A dog, or any pet for that manner, is treated as a piece of personal property. All personal property should have been dealt with in your divorce. ...

How common are divorce modifications?

You cannot modify the property division portions of a divorce. If spousal support is not designated as "non-modifiable," the award can be modified...

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What would be the reason for consolidating a restraining order & a petition for dissolution of marriage order?

Yes. One reason would be that any custody and/or parenting time ruling in the domestic relations case after issuance of the restraining order...

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Child is 17 can she choose not to see a parent?

There is no age at which a child can choose which parent to live with or decide on parenting time in Oregon. There are, however, a few methods by...

What are my chances of getting sole custody & state relocation through an evaluation?

Relocation cases are very difficult. I would highly recommend that you seek legal counsel. All of this depends on the specific facts at issue. ...

I have Indian allotments (land with timber) that was passed down to me. I am getting a divorce. Will my spouse be awarded any?

In a dissolution action in Oregon the court has jurisdiction over all assets of the marriage regardless of where said asset comes from. The court...

Split custody and parenting time

You are absolutely correct. The Oregon Child Support Guidelines bases child support in part on the percentage of parenting time that each parent...

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