Garner v. Taylor

ORTEGA, R J.

This case involves visitation rights awarded under ORS 109.119 to a nonparent of a minor child.1 In 2007, petitioner, by a default judgment, obtained visitation rights with respect to the child. Respondent, the child’s mother, later moved to set aside the default judgment pursuant to ORCP 71 B, and the trial court denied that motion. The relationship between the parties was contentious, and respondent did not cooperate in permitting petitioner to have contact with the child. Eventually, petitioner filed a motion to modify the judgment, seeking sole custody of the child or,…