Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon

Support orders and modification

After filing modification papers for child support and custody of both my children (joint in original decree), my ex now wants custody of both. The oldest (16)does not want to live with him and my youngest(13) does. This would be alright, but he says since I filed and the court is now involved that we can no longer settle out of court and the court will place both children with one or the other of us, by which he means him. Is this true? I cannot afford legal representation and legal aid will not help me because I don't fit their current criteria.


Asked on 4/26/03, 10:17 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David DenHartigh Attorney at Law

Re: Support orders and modification

You could settle out of court but it doesn't sound like your ex husband will agree. You should call the Oregon State Bar Association (osbar.org) and ask for a referral to a Modest Means program lawyer who will handle your case at a discounted rate and who may accept an installment payment plan which you may be able to afford.

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Answered on 4/26/03, 5:25 pm


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