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What is the legal relationship of an adopted child with their parents?

What is the legal relationship of an adopted child with their parents?

Q: Can you have a relationship with an adopted child?

Yes, you can have a relationship with an adopted child. Adoptive parents often build strong, loving relationships with their children, just as biological parents do. The emotional bond and family dynamics can be very similar, and many adoptive families create supportive environments that nurture these relationships.

Full question:

I recently learned that I am adopted. What relationship does an adopted kid have with his parents? Under the Oregon law, will I be treated as my parent’s own kid for all legal purposes?

Category: Adoption
Date: 04/07/2025
State: Oregon

Answer:

Yes, under Oregon law, you will be treated as your parents' natural child for all legal purposes. An adopted child has the same legal relationship with their adoptive parents as a biological child has with their parents. According to ORS § 109.050, an adopted child bears the same relation to their adoptive parents and their relatives as if they were the natural child of those parents.

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FAQs

Do adopted children lose inheritance rights from biological parents?

In Oregon, when a child is adopted, they generally lose inheritance rights from their biological parents. The legal relationship with the biological parents is severed, and the adoptive parents become the child's legal guardians. However, if the biological parents have a will or trust that specifically provides for the adopted child, those provisions may still apply. It's essential to consult with a legal professional for specific situations regarding inheritance rights.

What happens to an adopted child when the parent dies?

When an adoptive parent dies in Oregon, the adopted child retains all legal rights as a natural child. This includes rights to inheritance and benefits from the parent's estate, just like biological children. The adoptive parents' will or estate plan will dictate how assets are distributed, but adopted children are treated equally under the law.

What are the rights of parents in Oregon?

In Oregon, parents have the right to make decisions regarding their child's upbringing, education, and healthcare. Adoptive parents have the same rights as biological parents, including custody and visitation rights. Additionally, they are responsible for the child's welfare and can make legal decisions on their behalf. These rights are protected under Oregon law.

Do adopted children have rights to their biological parents' estate?

Typically, adopted children in Oregon do not have rights to their biological parents' estate after the adoption is finalized. The legal relationship with biological parents is severed, and the adoptive parents become the child's legal guardians. However, if a biological parent has made specific provisions in their will for the adopted child, those may still be honored.

Can you have a relationship with an adopted child?

Do adoptees have the right to know who their biological parents are?

In Oregon, adoptees do have the right to access their original birth records and information about their biological parents, but this can depend on the circumstances of the adoption. Some adoptions are closed, which may limit access. Open adoptions may allow for ongoing contact with biological parents. It's advisable to consult legal resources for specific rights regarding access to biological parent information.