Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon

Child Guardianship

My granddaughter age 15 is living with me with her father's consent. Her mother is deceased. Should I pursue guardianship or simply get a power of attorney to act in her behalf


Asked on 6/30/09, 5:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence D. Gorin, Atty. Law Offices of Lawrence Gorin

Re: Child Guardianship

ANSWER:

No need for a guardianship at this point. Your granddaughter will be 18 -- and legally an adult -- in less than 36 months. A power of attorney as allowed by ORS 109.056 will be sufficient.

The form is available (free) online at:

http://www.ojd.state.or.us/LAN/documents/POA%20Form%20Instructions%201P-15Ver01.pdf

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Answered on 6/30/09, 6:59 pm


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