ORS 109.332: Grandparent visitation in stepparent adoption.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) When a petition has been filed under ORS 109.276 concerning the adoption by a stepparent of a child, a grandparent served with a copy of the petition under ORS 109.285 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. [1993 c.689 §2; 1993 c.717 §10; 1995 c.90 §4; 2001 c.873 §7; 2003 c.258 §3; 2005 c.22 §88; 2013 c.346 §12]
Official history and status
History: Note: 109.332 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 109 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
This rule cites
- ORS 109.276 — resolved
- ORS 109.285 — resolved
- ORS 109.119 — resolved
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Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.html