Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon

I am the father of two girls (17 & 14). I have been divorced for around 8 years. She got full custody. Very shortly after, she wanted to move out of state. At that time, I was in a bad emotional state, and sighed something that allowed her to do that. I was told, that she would have eventually been able to do that anyway. I have been paying around $500+ total, when I have been working. I have racked up around $15000 in back child support. My new job, they are taking over 50% out.

This is my question. Do I have any legal maneuvering, due to the fact, that I have only seen my daughters 3 times in 8 years, have not gotten any school pictures, have not been informed when they have moved, 2 times. I got there address from relatives. My oldest daughter went out of the country for a missions trip, and I was never informed of where she went, or that she was even out of the country. My ex, has what I would call domestic abuse, emotional abuse, games, mentality. Do I have any recourse?


Asked on 9/08/14, 11:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Clarke David C. Clarke, Attorney at Law

Can't do anything about child support that you owe unless ex agrees to a satisfaction of judgment. You should insist that ex follows court order as far as relocation, visitation, etc. A lawyer could help with that and explore whether to file a motion for enforcement of parenting time. Such a motion could get you some relief but there could be issues of jurisdiction. I suggest you sit down with a lawyer to discuss all options.

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Answered on 9/09/14, 4:25 pm


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