Divorce in Oregon is often complex. Understanding the laws and processes beforehand makes things easier.
Both parents have an equal right to pursue custody. If they can’t reach an agreement, the court considers numerous factors.
Child support payments cover all costs related to a child's upbringing and are typically paid to the primary custodial parent.
There is a common perception that a mother has the upper hand in child custody cases. However, the laws don’t favor one parent over the other.
When there's a larger-than-normal pool of property to divide, cases come with higher-than-usual economic risks.
In mediation, spouses meet with a neutral third party who helps resolve their custody, property, and support issues.
Child Support Modification
A modification can be sought if you are seeking detailed changes to the terms of the Support Order, or if less than two years have passed.
Child Custody Modification
To seek a modification, you must show a change in circumstances, such as a job loss, a drastic change in income, or a shift in a child’s needs.
A divorce settlement outlines shared parenting, how to divide assets and debts, and the amount of support payments one party owes the other.
Prenuptial agreements are contracts entered into before marriage that specify how property will be divided in the event of divorce, legal separation, or annulment.
A parenting plan includes residential time, a visitation schedule, custody arrangements, and all other details regarding your children.
