Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon

Child out of wedlock

Hi. Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. Several years ago (about 4 or 5) I started dating this woman. The relationship only lasted about 8 months. She ended it when she moved. Just before she moved she became pregnant by me. I just found out that she had her baby. I would like to be a part of the babys life. Do I have any options?


Asked on 2/03/09, 10:45 pm

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

Re: Child out of wedlock

Find out what state she lives in and then file a petition to establish legal paternity. After you have been judicially declared as the child's legal father, you may then file a petition to establish visitation rights (or, possibly, seek custody).

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Answered on 2/04/09, 3:02 am


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