Q: Non biological rights
Can a non biological and non legal father get visitation rights or ordered phone calls with their child if he is the only father figure the child has had his whole life?
A: Probably as long as there isn't a long gap in the relationship. Read this Oregon statute: https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/109.119 The parent might even have a host at custody if bio-mom and bio-dad aren't capable of parenting. But timing is critical as you will see when you read the statute. You absolutely should hire an Oregon Attorney to help you with the Petition. (I am assuming that you and the child both live here in Oregon.)
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