Child Support Termination Steps

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In Oregon, child support typically ends when a child turns 18 or 21 if attending school. For back child support issues, obtain the current order and contact the Oregon Child Support Program. A power of attorney can allow your new wife to communicate on your behalf. The state can pursue child support without parental signature if necessary. Legal aid services in Oregon can provide further assistance.

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Thank you for providing your location. In Oregon, child support obligations generally end when the child turns *, or * if they are attending school.
Here are some steps you can take:
- Obtain a copy of the current child support order.
- Contact the Oregon Child Support Program to discuss your case.
- Consider filing a motion to terminate the child support order in court.
Would you like information on how to contact the Oregon Child Support Program or nearby courts?
This is concerning back child support from when he was a minor.
In Oregon, child support obligations can be complex. Here are steps to address back child support:
- Obtain a copy of the current child support order.
- Contact the Oregon Child Support Program to discuss your case.
- File a motion to terminate or modify the child support order.
Would you like contact information for the Oregon Child Support Program or nearby courts?
Can I have my new wife deal with those people every time I try to plead my case I go to jail. I am basically disadvantaged in communicating with agencies and authority
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Your new wife can represent you with proper legal authorization. This typically involves a power of attorney or similar legal document.
Would you like information on how to obtain a power of attorney in Oregon?
I was told that they don't deal with attorneys. Is that not comparable to power of attorney. So they would refuse to speak with her.
A power of attorney allows someone to act on your behalf in legal matters, but it is different from being an attorney. Agencies typically accept communications from someone with a power of attorney.
Would you like information on how to obtain a power of attorney in Oregon?
Yes
In Oregon, you can obtain a power of attorney by following these steps:
- Use a power of attorney form specific to Oregon.
- Fill out the form with the necessary details, including the authority you are granting.
- Sign the form in the presence of a notary public.
Would you like contact information for a nearby notary public or legal assistance service in Oregon?
Where do I find power of attorney forms specific to oregon
You can find Oregon-specific power of attorney forms from the following sources:
- **Oregon Judicial Department website**: They provide legal forms, including power of attorney forms.
- **Oregon State Bar website**: They offer resources and forms for power of attorney.
Would you like direct links to these websites?
Does a parent have to sign the papers requesting child support in order to initiate the creation of an account and the following procedings?
In Oregon, a parent typically needs to sign the paperwork to initiate a child support case. However, if the state is pursuing child support, they can initiate proceedings without the parent's signature.
Would you like details on how to contact the Oregon Child Support Program to discuss your specific case?
Can the state of Oregon pursue child support on behalf of a person who is not receiving any kind of assistance from the state?
In Oregon, the state can pursue child support even if the person is not receiving any assistance. The Oregon Child Support Program has the authority to establish and enforce child support orders regardless of public assistance status.
Would you like details on how to contact the Oregon Child Support Program to discuss your specific case?
How do they justify perusing such support?
In Oregon, the state can justify pursuing child support based on the following:
- The child's right to support from both parents.
- Ensuring the financial responsibility of both parents.
- Enforcing court orders related to child support.
Would you like contact details for the Oregon Child Support Program to discuss your case further?
So they basically just decide to do it. The only requirement is divorce or possibly finding out the father is not living in the home. Correct?
In Oregon, child support can be pursued by the state to ensure the child's financial needs are met. The state can initiate child support without the parent's signature if necessary.
Would you like contact details for the Oregon Child Support Program to discuss your case further?
I have already tried that. Now what?
It seems like you have already taken steps to address this issue. As a next step, you might consider seeking assistance from a legal aid organization or an attorney who specializes in family law. They can help you navigate the complexities of your case. Would you like information on legal aid services in Oregon?
Yes
You can seek assistance from legal aid services in Oregon to help with your child support issue. Here are some options:

Legal Aid Services of Oregon


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.oregonlawhelp.org

Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.osbar.org

Would you like more information on any of these services?