Can My wife take the kids and live out of state? I live in Oregon

Question Details: She left for a 5 week vacation to Oklahoma and now says that she is going to stay there with the kids and to not come on her parents property unless I want to be arrested! I love my kids and just want to be there dad. I have no desire to fight with her. We have not filed for divorce or a legal separation. How can she do this ? Please help

Asked 7/2/2009 under Divorce, Marriage, Alimony | 1171 View(s) | More Legal Topics

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Mark Kramer / Kramer & Associates Answered 2 years ago | Contributor with 0 answers This attorney is licensed in Oregon

I can help you.  If the children have resided her for the past 6 months or more, Oregon has exclusive jurisdiction.  You should file a petition for divorce and seek custody and a temporary custody order.  Let's talk.  

MARK KRAMER, ATTORNEY

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