Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon

Re: Legal Guardianship

Easiest thing is for you to continue as guardian and give formal consent to the 15-y/o boy to go live with the aunt and uncle in California. Keep in mind that he will be an adult within 36 months (at age 18) and will no longer be subject to or have any need for a guardian.

Oregon law allows you to execute a tempoary "power of attorney" that will delegate to another person (or persons) the right to have the child living with them and allow them to consent to medical treatment, etc. The power of attorney is good for only six months but can be renewed and extended for successive six-month terms. So you simply do this until child attains age 18.

My office charges a nominal fee ($50) for the preparation of this document.

Other lawyers may charge more, some less.

LAWRENCE D. GORIN

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Law Offices of L.D. Gorin

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Portland, Oregon 97201

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