oregon state laws?

Question

can a child of 15 choose which parent he wants to live with

Answer 1

Here's what an attorney had to say on a similar question:

General rule: Under Oregon law, so long as the child remains legally a “child,” i.e., under age 18, decisions regarding visitation with non-custodial parents are to be make by judges, not by children. In essence, these are decisions to be made by adults, not kids.

Let’s re-cast your post.
Instead of “How old must a child be in Oregon before he can choose his visitation schedule? I have a 10 y.o. boy who HATES going to his father's house e/o weekend and would like to just go occasionally. ”

Let’s use:
“How old must a child be in Oregon before he can choose whether or not to go to school? I have a 10 y.o. boy who HATES going to school everyday and would like to just go occasionally. ”

Get the idea?

If indeed the present visitation arrangement is no longer beneficial to the child, you need the services of a competent family law lawyer. Indeed, you owe it to your child to do so. If not to undertake direct representation, at least for consultation purposes, an in-depth analysis and case evaluation of your particular facts and circumstances.

Check the family law lawyer listings on the DivorceNet and other similar websites. Alternatively, through the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service program, you can obtain the name of a lawyer who deals with family law matters and who will allow for an initial office conference, charging you a conference fee of not more than $35. Call the LRS staff at 503-684-3763 or 800-452-7636 (from outside Portland metro area).

Upon motion being filed with the court and notice of hearing and opportunity to object being given to the other party, a judge always has authority to modify an existing court order regarding visitation (legally known as parenting time) and terms and conditions relating thereto. You do not need to show any substantial change of circumstance; you need only to persuade the judge that the present situation is no longer in the best interests of the child.

If there’s no way for you to obtain attorney representation, you can always try representing yourself for purposes of filing the motion with the court for parenting time modification.
Forms and instructions can be downloaded from the Oregon Judicial Dept’s Family Law website. See the PDF-format forms in Packet 4A (“Motion Requesting Modification”) at
http://www.ojd.state.or.us/osca/cpsd/courtimprovement/familylaw/flpacket4.htm#A

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The last link below has information on emancipation of a minor - the only way that the child can legally make their own decision about who and where to live. But prior to that, you can ask for a custody revision. The judge will consider the child's wishes, but they will decide based on what they feel is in the best interest of the child, not what the child says they want.

Answer 2

there's a very massive massive difference between a service animal and an emotional help animal. service animals must be educated and approved. they're known by ADA guidelines. Emotional help animals are literally not. this isn't a state regulation...this is federal regulation. Any Oregon state regulation that could want to exist (which there is none) can not override federal regulation. you may't take her on the practice.

Answer 3

he State of Oregon Law Library is the primary legal information resource for state government and offers access to the law for all Oregonians.

The State of Oregon Law Library traces its history to the Territorial Act of 1848, which established the Oregon Territorial Government and provided for a library "to be kept at the seat of government for the use of the governor, legislative assembly, judges of the Supreme Court, secretary, marshal, and attorneys of said territory,

Answer 4

A bill, the most common type of measure, is a proposal for a law. All statutes, except those initiated by the people or referred to the people by the Legislative Assembly, must be enacted through a bill.


http://www.peace-making.com

Answer 5

Yes

Answer 6

Call the county clerk and ask some friggin' questions from those who REALLY know or can direct you to those who do... get off your computer or utilize it to look up Oregon laws instead of expecting other people to do all your work and answer all your questions for you...

Answer 7

yes, I am pretty sure the age is 14, when they can decide on there own.