Questions for the group

[braveheart503]

I have a question for the group:


I just spoke with the Multonomah county Family Court in Oregon,


I was told that I can file a "Petition for custody for unmarried parents"


The clerk said that this petition consist of several documents that come with steps to help one fill out the forms. You can also call the family courts self help department for questions and answers on how to fill out the petition.


I would like to know if I should have an attorney fill out this information, or can I fill this information out myself?

The next step after signing the document would be to


Pay the local sheriff to serve the papers (Petition) and wait for a response.

In this case, I could have an attorney step in a speak on my behalf.



I need some ideas on how to approach this situation.



I must add that I'm out of state as well.


I already know it's gonna be a challenge, I'm focuseing on what I need to do (strategy) and forge ahead.

[wendl]

In most states you can download the forms you will need online from their court website.

You could do that fill out the paperwork then have an attorney look them over. I WOULD hire an atty if you are not in the state.
You can reduce atty costs by doing a lot of the paperwork yourself.

Also make sure to document EVERYTHING

Good luck