Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon

she thinks it all up to her

i have filled for divorce and asked for 50-50 custody of my children, my wife seems to think that all decision about the kids are soley hers. She is living with her current boyfriend who is abusive to the children and insist that when they go to california this summer that the kids will go with them no matter what I say. Do I have any legal grounds to stop her from taking the kids out of state?


Asked on 5/10/05, 12:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Lawrence D. Gorin, Atty. Law Offices of Lawrence Gorin

Re: she thinks it all up to her

YOUR POST:

i have filled for divorce and asked for 50-50 custody of my children, my wife seems to think that all decision about the kids are soley hers. She is living with her current boyfriend who is abusive to the children and insist that when they go to california this summer that the kids will go with them no matter what I say.

YOUR QUESTION:

Do I have any legal grounds to stop her from taking the kids out of state?

ANSWER:

Yes....probably. Much depends on the totality of all facts and circumstances. But you need to act quickly. Best advice: Hire a family law lawyer in your county who will help you protect your legal rights.

LDG

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Answered on 5/11/05, 1:59 am


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