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Step Parent Adoptions
Oregon family-law articles and practical guidance related to Step Parent Adoptions.
Step Parent Adoptions articles
Oregon Court Upholds Termination of Parental Rights in Favor of Stepparent Adoption
In a notable decision, the Oregon Court of Appeals upheld the termination of a biological mother's parental rights, allowing the child's stepmother to proceed with adoption. This case underscores the complexities involved in child custody and adoption proceedings.
Learn moreWhat is Oregon Family Law?
“Oregon Family law” is an umbrella term that refers to the practice of law that involves common domestic and family issues. While it is often associated with Oregon divorce, "family law" covers far more.
Learn moreOregon Child Custody: Sole vs. Joint - What's the Difference?
Child custody is one of the most contentiously and contested issues in Oregon family law cases. Misconceptions about what "custody" actually means tend to meld with advice from well-meaning friends and family and with conflicting information from web sources that might not even reflect Oregon law. What's the difference between "sole custody" and "joint custody" in Oregon?
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