Oregon adoption is governed by Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 109. Here are the key provisions:
Residency: 6 months (ORS § 109.309)
Court: Circuit Court
Child Consent: Age 14+ (ORS § 109.312)
Abandonment: 12 months no contact (ORS § 109.324)
Termination: Can be included in adoption proceeding
Home Study: Typically waived for stepparents (ORS § 109.316)
Timeline: Minor: 3-6 months | Adult: 4-8 weeks
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Stepparent adoption in Oregon at a glance
- Court
- Circuit Court
- Residency before filing
- 6 months
- Typical timeline
- 3-6 months
- Court filing fee
- $200-$350
- Child must consent at age
- 14
- Home study
- Usually waived for stepparents
- Oregon families we've helped
- 1,121
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