4 weeks and 2 days until Chase turns 18

I contacted the attorney and started the process of guardianship. Unfortunately, I have to notify his biological father that I intend to gain guardianship of Chase. I've not received any communication, nor child support for 4 years now. I've been told that his father no longer lives in Oregon, but in California. If I can't find an address, I'll have a run an ad in the Oregonian & it will cost $3000. The guardianship needs to be filed before Chase turns 18, or it will cost more money and I will have visitors in my house doing an inspection.

So I've written a letter to Chase's paternal grandmother hoping she'll give me her son's current address. I think she will. I'm now playing a waiting game.

I talked with the summer school staff and convinced them I need a refund. Now I'm waiting for the check to come in the mail.

I've also talked with Chase about what we plan on doing. He will be subpoenaed to inform him of my plans.