Letter From Circuit Court Of The State Of Oregon

In Oregon, child support payments continue until the child is 18, or longer, if the child is enrolled at least half-time in a school or training program.In addition to the amount given by the guidelines, one or both parents must cover the cost of the child's health insurance, medical care, and childcare.

Oregon child support laws allow adult children over the age of 18 to continue to qualify for support if enrolled in college or higher education.

Both parents can agree or either parent can file a motion to modify. For one parent to change custody or support he or she must show that there has been a substantial change of circumstances since the last custody or support order. The change in custody or parenting time must also be in the best interest of the child.

When does support stop for an Oregon order? Support ends when the child: reaches 18 years old, or up to 21 years old if child qualifies as a Child Attending School.

Placing a parent under contempt of court for failure to pay child support or to force them to pay in the future. The circuit court judge may also impose a jail sentence.

To apply for child support services, you will first establish an online account, and then can complete an application for services. You can also contact your local child support office or fill out the application form linked below. You will need to print and send us the completed forms.

This information is used to generate a proposed order for child support using the Oregon Child Support Guidelines. This process generally takes 30 45 days, but can take longer if a parent must be located or if the child's paternity must be legally established.

OR Statute of Limitations on Back Child Support Payments (Arrears)Any arrears unexpired on January 1, 1994 and any child support judgment entered after that date expires 25 years from the date of the original child support judgment.