Portland, OR asked in Family Law for Oregon

Q: My son is trying to get visitation to see his 6 year old daughter. Paternity not established yet. Needs help.

Child is not with mother but grandmother and they refuse to let Dustin see her even though mother lived with fathers mother for over 3 years. The mother,

Stephanie lives with neighbor behind where Dustin lives and child, Aubrey is out in Scio with her mom. They refuse to let Aubrey see her daddy, Dustin. They will not turn child over so paternity can be established. Need attorney who takes payments as we go please help

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Daniel DiCicco
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Daniel DiCicco
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  • Portland, OR
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A: You need to file what's called a "filiation" action (Paternity suit). The court will order a DNA test to prove paternity and you can get things going from there.

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