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sarahouse
Jun 11, 2012, 11:52 AM
Can I request the court to have my housband, pay child support as parent defacto in the state of Oregon?

We are solely dependent on him financially for the last 4 years. I have put a restraining order on him because of violence and threats to our lives, and seeking a divorce. I have no resources as he's cut me off, but he owns his business, 3 properties and financially very well off.

JudyKayTee
Jun 11, 2012, 12:03 PM
Why not just go to Court and demand spousal and child support?

I'm surprised that your divorce Attorney hasn't discussed this with you.

It's my understanding that a de facto parent is someone who has ASSUMED the role of a parent in a child's life. Your husband IS the child's parent, correct? He's not standing in as a parent?

sarahouse
Jun 11, 2012, 01:03 PM
No, he's not her father. Her father hasn't been around since she was 1.