Custody in Oregon

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Custody in Oregon

Dr. Randall Kinnison of Genesis Mediation talks about custody in general, then specifically in the state of Oregon.

Free Legal Aid provides useful information about child custody. In addition to the video here, be sure you check out other resources.

Child Support and Visitation in Oregon

In Oregon, the court follows the Oregon Revised Statutes 25.270 to 25.287 as a basic layout of the rules for determining the amount of child support that is to be paid. There is an online worksheet that can help you estimate how much the supporting spouse will be mandated to pay based on the factors that are outlined in the Oregon Child Support Statutes. check to learn more.

Oregon Child Custody Laws

According to Oregon law (link is external), joint custody is known as joint responsibility. Extensive contact between the child and both parents is encouraged. Joint or sole custody is determined based on the best interests of the child along with the following factors:

The love and affection existing between the child and other family members.

The attitude of the child. check to learn more.