What are the grandparents rights in Oregon?

Oregon's grandparent visitation laws were done away with in 2001 and replaced with its current law. The law as it now stands has no specific provisions for grandparent visitation but does have statutes providing for visitation by non-parents. read more

Grandparents' Rights After Adoption. In Oregon, adoption terminates visitation rights except when a stepparent adopts a child. Under Oregon law, grandparents should be notified if a grandchild is named in a petition for adoption. read more

A grandparent with strong ties to a grandchild may want to petition for visitation rights, or even custody. A child’s best interests are paramount to any case involving custody or visitation – including grandparent visitation. Nearly every state recognizes some form of grandparents’ rights, but the laws vary. read more

Oregon law protects the rights of grandparents and others who have formed a relationship with a minor child. Grandparents may petition the court for visitation rights when their contact with a minor child is being unreasonably denied. read more