Oregon Child Custody & Oregon Child Support

Like their counterparts in other states, Oregon family courts strongly push for divorcing parents to cooperate in working out the details of raising their children following the divorce. If parents are unable to come to such an agreement, the courts will step in to decide issues of child custody, visitation, and support, always with the best interests of the children in mind. The following topics discuss the laws governing Oregon child custody and Oregon child support.

Oregon Child Custody:

Oregon courts determine all custody issues as a function of the best interests of the children. The courts will consider all relevant facts and give the father and mother the same consideration regardless of the child’s sex or age. Either a sole or joint custody decision will be reached. The factors the court will consider include, among others: children’s age, their health, their wishes, the parental roles, and other needs of the children.

Oregon Child Support:

Child support is determined using a formula established in the Oregon Revised Statutes 25.270 thru 25.287. See Oregon Divorce Laws & Resources for a link to this information. Note that child support is not required for children who have become self-supporting or emancipated.

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