Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon

custody

I had a friend say that if the father/mother was a felon they lose all rights towards there child, is that true? or does it depend on what they did? like for example, my sons father is in jail for stealing cars, and has been in jail for almost two yrs.


Asked on 5/07/02, 2:16 pm

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

Re: custody

QUESTION #1:

I had a friend say that if the father/mother was a felon they lose all rights towards their child. Is that true?

ANSWER:

No, that is not true.

QUESTION #2:

Or does it depend on what they did?

ANSWER:

Yes, it depends on what they did. And, in particular, whether the child was the victim of the crime.

L.D. Gorin

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Answered on 5/07/02, 11:48 pm


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