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.

[Peanutsdad]

Honestly,,, if they have a nice laid out set of documents,, with help available, I'd personally do it yourself, pay the sherriff,, THEN retain an attrny to represent you in court. You'll save yourself 500-1500 on the filing of the documents.

[braveheart503]

Thanks peanutsdad


That's what I was thinking.