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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) When a petition has been filed under ORS 109.309 concerning the adoption by a stepparent of a child, a grandparent served with a copy of the petition under ORS 109.315 may file a motion with the court asking the court to award a grandparent the right to regular visitation with the child after the adoption. A motion under this subsection must be filed no later than 30 days after service of the petition.
(2) The court shall award a grandparent visitation rights only if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that:
(a) Establishing visitation rights is in the best interests of the child;
(b) A substantial relationship existed prior to the adoption between the child and the grandparent seeking visitation rights; and
(c) Establishing visitation rights does not substantially interfere with the relationship between the child and the adoptive family.
(3) As used in this section, “grandparent” includes a grandparent who has established custody, visitation or other rights under ORS 109.119.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Domestic Relations § 109.332 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-11-domestic-relations/or-rev-st-sect-109-332/
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