If you have criminal charges pending against you, you cannot have contact with the alleged victim due to an automatic no contact order that is imposed at the beginning of a criminal case. The house is still marital property, unless there was a legal separation or dissolution proceeding that... View More

This sounds like fairly weak grounds for a restraining order, but I have seen restraining orders granted for less. At this point, because the consequences of having a restraining order against you can be extreme, I would hire an attorney and file for custody. I would also have your son cease... View More

There are specific statutes that govern the filing of a foreign judgment and these typically include a requirement that the other party be notified so they can object. Here are some of the statutes which apply: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors024.html There may be other... View More

There is really no rule as to who has the social security card of the child in a divorce when there is joint custody. Joint custody assumes that the parents are able to agree to a place in which the card will be kept. Probably what should happen is the parties agree to place the card in a safe... View More

Are you sure it was an immediate danger order that was granted? Those are usually reserved for danger of physical abuse. If you have filed for a modification, you should get a hearing at which you can present your evidence as to why you should get the parenting time plan that you are asking for.... View More

In order to answer this question, I need some more information. Is your partner a minor or under guardianship? If he is a minor, this likely does not meet the threshold for neglect unless she has actually caused him harm from these threats. Also, there is a difference for what constitutes... View More

I am not sure I understand your question. The father's criminal history has no impact until you file in the court for parenting time (and custody if you still need to do that) and ask the court to set limits based on the father's behavior. When the issue is presented to the court as part... View More

At this point you need a court order to prevent this behavior. You will need a parenting plan. If you are married this is part of getting divorced. If you aren't married but paternity has been established you can use forms at the courthouse, also on line, to petition for an order of custody... View More

In short, not at this time. It sounds like what needs to happen is for you to disclose this abuse to either a counselor or to Child Protective Services. Generally they will place you with the closest stable family member who is willing to provide care. However, be aware that your father will... View More

If there is nothing in place through the court, either parent can take the child and move to wherever they would like. If you file a petition for custody along with a temporary order of restraint, more commonly known as a status quo order, you can prevent either party from moving out of state with... View More

You cannot sign away your responsibility to pay child support unless the child is adopted by another person. Your monthly support obligation is based upon your and mother's incomes, and should take into account that mother has two "non-joint" children. This factor could actually... View More

So what's your question?

Generally, if a grandparent or other person can show that they have established emotional ties with the child that create a parent-like relationship, that person can seek custody of the child.

The no contact order against Father will remain in place... View More

Without seeing the paperwork you were sent, it sounds like the other parent of your child registered a past order or judgment determining custody with another state. This can be done for several reasons, including current or future enforcement of the child support determination. I am available if... View More

Nope. He is legally an adult and he go live where ever he wants and visit whoever he wants. However he would still be entitled to cause child support to be paid if the divorce decree specifies that there is child support until he is 21 years old and continues to be a full time student. The child... View More

If you have a parenting plan in place, and he agreed in writing to allow you to deviate from the agreement and take your children on vacation, you should not be held in contempt of your court ordered agreement. It is possible he will file contempt charges, but your defense is the writing that he... View More

If this is a minor child, we would discuss who has custody. Guardianship is generally reserved for control over an adult or over someone that is not a biological child. Your use of guardianship interchangeably creates confusion as to whether your daughter is a minor or an adult.

Assuming... View More

I can't imagine why you would miss a hearing about such an important issue as the custody of your son? There is really no excuse unless you were hospitalized and too sick or injured to attend. Your absence shouts loudly to the court that parenting your son is not a priority for you. So I... View More

Assuming this is an Oregon case, Oregon courts will not order joint custody. To get something like the 70% you have had you would have to file to get custody and given that you have parented more than 50% of the time you might actually have a shot at getting custody.

The Oregon Court may... View More

There is no way to sort this out through an informal chat on the internet. If a court ordered that someone has custody of the girl previously, then that court is the only court that can change custody. When you say that you and the grandfather have temporary custody there is no way to know if... View More

General speaking the biological parent has a superior right to parent their children over other people, however the court can remove the child from the biological parent's custody if it is necessary to protect the child. Unfortunately, no one here on an internet website can give you the type... View More