Full question:
I am a 17-year-old single mother. I am unmarried and unemployed and do not have enough support to nurture and take care of my 6-month-old baby. I would like to give my baby in adoption, which would be in the best interests of the child. Can I enter into an agreement for granting my child in adoption? Will my age be an obstacle for entering into this contract?
- Category: Minors
- Subcategory: Emancipation of Minor
- Date:
- State: Oregon
Answer:
In Oregon, the age of majority is eighteen, as stated in Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 109.510. This means that individuals under eighteen are generally considered minors and cannot enter into binding contracts. However, there is an exception for minor parents. According to Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 109.112, a minor who is a parent is treated as an adult for specific agreements related to their child's care or custody.
This means that as a minor mother, you can legally enter into agreements for adoption concerning your child. Your age will not prevent you from making this decision in the best interest of your child.
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