State ex rel. Adult & Family Services Division v. McDonald

It may be, as the majority suggests, that the plaintiff could have brought a proceeding based upon its own independent right under ORS 23.789(2) to collect child support from the mother. However, the plaintiff elected to proceed under an assignment1 from the father:

"MR. MAIN (Assistant Attorney General): First of all, I point out to the Court that this action is brought on behalf of the State and not Mr. McDonald or the child.

"THE COURT: Yes.

"MR. MAIN: We’re operating under an assignment of support rights from the father of the child.”

The above statement is a declaration of the plaintiff’s…