Can my fiancé adopt my daughter if we get married?

If he is not on the birth certificate you do not need consent - UNLESS the bio father took steps to protect his rights by filing with vital...

We don’t have a custody agreement but I would like to move more than 60 miles away within the same state is this allowed?

He absolutely could get an order to have you move back. If you want to move you should file for custody, parenting time, child support and plead...

What is the step-parent adoption law for Oregon? Does my daughter’s bio dad have to give up all rights?

The easiest way is to get his consent. Otherwise, you are going to have to prove abandonment.

Can I get my half of tax return?

In plain language- it is an asset you are entitled to half of. But, generally assets and liabilities are figured and either agreed to or you go to...

I paid child support for my 3 boys for about 6 years in a row when I had my children they were living with me and under my care

You may have waited six years too long. I don’t really have enough facts.

Do I need to file for custody to keep my wife from taking our children when filing for divorce?

Absolutely. You need to file and obtain a temporary/status quo/TPRO which will order neither party to disturb the children from their place of...

Am I able to obtain legal guardianship of my granddaughter without parents consent?

Guardianship requires an immediate danger standard. Custody has other requirements under ORS 109.119. You have to show the parents are unfit. It...

If me and my fiancé get married can he adopt my daughter?

If the biological father is on the birth certificate, you will need his consent or to have a hearing.

Can you request a GVR from SCOTUS if your case was previously denied writ after a they hear a new case?

You have several options available to you, though appealing a denial of writ is not one.

Custody is not an issue until the child is born. But paternity actions can be. And you can file to establish paternity before the child is born. ...