ORS § 109.324 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.324
109.324 Consent when parent has deserted or neglected child
Status: in_force

(1) If a parent is believed to have willfully deserted the child or neglected without just and sufficient cause to provide proper care and maintenance for the child for one year next preceding the filing of the petition for adoption, and if the parent does not consent in writing to the adoption, the petitioner, in accordance with ORS 109.330 (Notice when parent does not consent) , shall serve on the parent a summons and a motion and order to show cause why the adoption of the child should not be ordered without the parent’s consent.

(2) Upon hearing or when the parent has failed to file a written answer as required in ORS 109.330 (Notice when parent does not consent) (3), except as provided in ORS 109.330 (Notice when parent does not consent) (8) if the child is an Indian child, if the court finds that the parent has willfully deserted the child or neglected without just and sufficient cause to provide proper care and maintenance for the child for one year next preceding the filing of the petition for adoption, the consent of the parent at the discretion of the court is not required and, if the court determines that the parent’s consent is not required, the court may proceed regardless of the objection of the parent.

(3) In determining whether the parent has willfully deserted the child or neglected without just and sufficient cause to provide proper care and maintenance for the child, the court may:

(a) Disregard incidental visitations, communications and contributions; and

(b) Consider, among other factors the court finds relevant, whether the custodial parent has attempted, without good cause shown, to prevent or to impede contact between the child and the parent whose parental rights would be terminated in an action under this section.

(4) This section does not apply when consent is given in loco parentis under ORS 109.325 (Consent by Department of Human Services or approved child-caring agency of this state) or 109.327 (Consent by organization located outside Oregon) . [1957 c.710 §7 (109.312 to 109.329 (Adoption of person 18 years of age or older or legally married) enacted in lieu of 109.320); 2003 c.576 §147; 2003 c.579 §1; 2005 c.369 §6; 2021 c.398 §24]

Source: Section 109.324 — Consent when parent has deserted or neglected child , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.595 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.595
110.595 Employer’s compliance with income withholding order of another state
Status: in_force

(1) Upon receipt of an income withholding order, the obligor’s employer shall immediately provide a copy of the order to the obligor.

(2) The employer shall treat an income withholding order issued in another state that appears regular on its face as if it had been issued by a tribunal of this state.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4) of this section and ORS 110.597 (Employer’s compliance with multiple income withholding orders) , the employer shall withhold and distribute the funds as directed in the income withholding order by complying with terms of the order that specify:

(a) The duration and amount of periodic payments of current child support, stated as a sum certain;

(b) The person designated to receive payments and the address to which the payments are to be forwarded;

(c) Medical support, whether in the form of a periodic cash payment, stated as a sum certain or by ordering the obligor to provide health insurance coverage for the child under a policy available through the obligor’s employment;

(d) The amount of periodic payments of fees and costs for a support enforcement agency, the issuing tribunal and the obligee’s attorney, stated as sums certain; and

(e) The amount of periodic payments of arrearages and interest on arrearages, stated as sums certain.

(4) An employer shall comply with the law of the state of the obligor’s principal place of employment for withholding from income with respect to:

(a) The employer’s fee for processing an income withholding order;

(b) The maximum amount permitted to be withheld from the obligor’s income; and

(c) The times within which the employer must implement the income withholding order and forward the child support payment. [2015 c.298 §40]

Source: Section 110.595 — Employer’s compliance with income withholding order of another state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.669 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.669
110.669 Language of filed record
Status: in_force

A record filed with a tribunal of this state under ORS 110.645 (Definitions) to 110.669 (Language of filed record) must be in the original language and, if not in English, must be accompanied by an English translation. [2015 c.298 §74]

Source: Section 110.669 — Language of filed record , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.580 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.580
109.580 Relative caregiver affidavit
Status: in_force

A relative caregiver affidavit given to a health care provider or school is invalid unless it is signed and contains, at a minimum, the following information:

(1) The name of the minor child;

(2) The minor child’s date of birth;

(3) The relative caregiver’s name and date of birth and the address at which the relative caregiver lives with the minor child;

(4) The relationship of the relative caregiver to the minor child;

(5) The Oregon driver license or identification card number of the relative caregiver;

(6) The contact information of the legal parent or guardian;

(7) A description of any attempts that the relative caregiver has made to advise the legal parent or guardian of the relative caregiver’s intent to consent to medical treatment or educational services for the minor child, and of any response to the relative caregiver provided by the legal parent or guardian;

(8) If applicable, the reason why the relative caregiver is unable to contact the legal parent or guardian to advise the legal parent or guardian of the relative caregiver’s intent to consent to medical treatment or educational services for the minor child;

(9) The date the relative caregiver signed the affidavit; and

(10) A declaration under penalty of perjury that the named minor child lives with the relative caregiver, that the relative caregiver is a competent adult and 18 years of age or older and that the information provided in the affidavit is true and correct. [2013 c.231 §4]

Note: See note under 109.570 (Legislative findings) .

Source: Section 109.580 — Relative caregiver affidavit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.055 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.055
107.055 Appearance by respondent
Status: in_force

The respondent shall not be required to answer a petition for annulment or dissolution of a marriage or for separation except by filing a general appearance or a general appearance with counterclaims relating to matters other than the grounds for annulment, dissolution or separation. Affirmative defenses are abolished. [1971 c.280 §11; 1973 c.502 §4]

Source: Section 107.055 — Appearance by respondent; affirmative defenses abolished , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 108.110 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 108 / Section 108.110
108.110 Petition for support of spouse and children
Status: in_force

(1) Any married person may apply to the circuit court of the county in which the married person resides or in which the spouse may be found for an order upon the spouse to provide for support of the married person or for the support of minor children and children attending school, or both, and, if the married person initiating the action for support is a woman who is pregnant, her unborn child, or both, if her spouse is the natural father of such children, children attending school or unborn child or if her spouse is the adoptive parent of such children or children attending school. The married person initiating the action for support may apply for the order by filing in such county a petition setting forth the facts and circumstances upon which the married person relies for such order. If satisfied that a just cause exists, the court shall direct that the married person’s spouse appear at a time set by the court to show cause why an order of support should not be entered in the matter. The provisions of ORS 107.108 (Support or maintenance for child attending school) apply to an order entered under this section for the support of a child attending school.

(2) As used in this section, “child attending school” has the meaning given that term in ORS 107.108 (Support or maintenance for child attending school) .

(3) The petitioner shall state in the petition, to the extent known:

(a) Whether there is pending in this state or any other jurisdiction any type of support proceeding involving children of the marriage, including a proceeding brought under ORS 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) to 25.556 (Expeditious court hearings) , 107.085 (Petition) , 109.100 (Petition for support) , 125.025 (Authority of the court in protective proceedings) or 419B.400 (Authority to order support) or ORS chapter 110; and

(b) Whether there exists in this state or any other jurisdiction a support order, as defined in ORS 110.503 (Definitions) , involving children of the marriage.

(4) The petitioner shall include with the petition a certificate regarding any pending support proceeding and any existing support order. The petitioner shall use a certificate that is in a form established by court rule and include information required by court rule and subsection (3) of this section.

(5) The provisions of this section apply equally regardless of which spouse is making application for a support order.

(6) In any proceeding under this section, the obligee, as that person is defined in ORS 110.503 (Definitions) , is a party to the proceeding. [Amended by 1963 c.497 §1; 1973 c.827 §12d; 1975 c.140 §1; 1975 c.458 §13; 1979 c.90 §1; 1981 c.669 §2; 1993 c.596 §18; 1995 c.343 §23; 1997 c.704 §54; 2001 c.334 §7; 2003 c.73 §53a; 2003 c.116 §7; 2005 c.560 §16; 2015 c.298 §92; 2015 c.629 §24; 2021 c.597 §61]

Source: Section 108.110 — Petition for support of spouse and children; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors108.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 106.220 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 106 / Section 106.220
106.220 Name upon entering into marriage
Status: in_force

(1) Upon entering into marriage, either party may:

(a) Retain the party’s middle name, if any, and surname prior to the marriage;

(b) Retain the party’s middle name, if any, and change the party’s surname to the surname of the other party;

(c) Either retain or remove the party’s middle name, if any, and change the party’s surname to one surname or a combination of surnames, or names within the surnames, of either or both parties, with or without a hyphen;

(d) Change the party’s middle name, if any, to the party’s surname at birth or prior to the marriage; or

(e) Add to the party’s middle name, if any, the party’s surname at birth or prior to the marriage and change the party’s surname to the surname of the other party.

(2) Each party must indicate on the application, license and record of marriage the party’s name after marriage.

(3) The name of each party after marriage as indicated on the application, license and record of marriage shall become the sole legal name of each party after marriage. If a party indicates a name change other than as described in subsection (1) of this section, the party shall request approval of the court pursuant to ORS 33.410 (Jurisdiction) .

(4) As used in this section, “middle name” and “surname” mean a name that may consist of one or more different names. [1975 c.733 §3; 1981 c.775 §7; 2007 c.703 §12; 2013 c.341 §1; 2015 c.425 §1]

Source: Section 106.220 — Name upon entering into marriage; legal effect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.731 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.731
109.731 Communication between courts
Status: in_force

(1) A court of this state may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) .

(2) The court may allow the parties to participate in the communication. If the parties are not able to participate in the communication, they must be given the opportunity to present facts and legal arguments before a decision on jurisdiction is made.

(3) Communication between courts on schedules, calendars, court records and similar matters may occur without informing the parties. A record need not be made of the communication.

(4) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section, a record must be made of a communication under this section. The parties must be informed promptly of the communication and granted access to the record.

(5) For the purposes of this section, “record” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. [1999 c.649 §10]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.731 — Communication between courts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.092 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.092
107.092 Notice that spouse may continue health insurance coverage
Status: in_force

(1) The clerk of the court shall furnish to both parties in a suit for legal separation or for dissolution, at the time the suit is filed, a notice of ORS 743B.343 (Availability of continued coverage under group policy for surviving, divorced or separated spouse 55 or older) , 743B.344 (Procedure for obtaining continuation of coverage under ORS 743B.343) , 743B.345 (Premium for continuation of coverage under ORS 743B.344) and 743B.347 (Continuation of coverage under group policy upon termination of membership in group health insurance policy) entitling a spouse to continue health insurance coverage.

(2) The notice shall be prepared by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services and also shall include a summary of the provisions of ORS 743B.343 (Availability of continued coverage under group policy for surviving, divorced or separated spouse 55 or older) .

(3) A clerk of the court is not liable for damages arising from information contained in or omitted from a notice furnished under this section. [1981 c.752 §16; 1987 c.505 §6; 1995 c.603 §31]

Source: Section 107.092 — Notice that spouse may continue health insurance coverage; liability of clerk , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.329 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.329
109.329 Adoption of person 18 years of age or older or legally married
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, any person may petition the circuit court for leave to adopt a person who is 18 years of age or older or who is legally married. The petition shall be accompanied by the written consent of each petitioner and the written consent of the person to be adopted. The written consents shall be filed with the petition.

(2) In addition to the written consents required under subsection (1) of this section, an adoption of a person who is 18 years of age or older or who is legally married is governed by the following:

(a) One petitioner or the person to be adopted must have resided in this state continuously for a period of six months prior to the filing of the petition; and

(b) The petition must be filed in the county in which one petitioner or the person to be adopted resides.

(3) The court may grant the petition if the court finds, from the allegations set forth in the petition, that each petitioner:

(a) Understands the significance and ramifications of the adoption; and

(b) Is not acting under duress, coercion or undue influence.

(4) In a proceeding under this section, the court may:

(a) Appoint counsel for each petitioner or for the person to be adopted or both or appoint a visitor, as provided in ORS 125.150 (Appointment of visitors) . If the court appoints counsel or a visitor or both under this paragraph, the court shall apportion the costs among each petitioner and the person being adopted.

(b) Hold a hearing.

(c) On the court’s own motion, take testimony from or hold a conference with each petitioner and the person to be adopted. The court may hold a conference with one party and exclude the other party from the conference. In such a case, the court shall allow the attorney for the excluded party to attend the conference.

(d) Require that notice of the proceeding be provided by each petitioner to any or all of the following:

(A) The spouse of each petitioner.

(B) A person cohabiting with a petitioner who is interested in the affairs and welfare of the petitioner.

(C) The adult children of each petitioner.

(5) If, upon a petition for adoption presented and consented to in writing by each petitioner and the person to be adopted, the court is satisfied as to the identity and relations of each petitioner and the person to be adopted, that each petitioner understands the significance and ramifications of the adoption, that each petitioner is not acting under duress, coercion or undue influence and that it is fit and proper that the adoption be effected, a judgment shall be made setting forth the facts and ordering that from the date of the judgment, the person to be adopted, for all legal intents and purposes, is the child of the petitioner or petitioners.

(6) The provisions of ORS 109.274 (Confidentiality of petitioners) , 109.276 (Petition for adoption) , 109.285 (Petition for adoption) , 109.287 (Adoption Summary and Segregated Information Statement) , 109.289 (Separate record of the case) , 109.342 (Medical history of child and biological parents required) and 109.353 (Notice of voluntary adoption registry required before judgment entered) do not apply to an adoption under this section. [1957 c.710 §10 (109.312 to 109.329 (Adoption of person 18 years of age or older or legally married) enacted in lieu of 109.320); 1973 c.827 §13; 2003 c.579 §2; 2013 c.346 §11; 2015 c.511 §4]

Source: Section 109.329 — Adoption of person 18 years of age or older or legally married , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.761 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.761
109.761 Inconvenient forum
Status: in_force

(1) A court of this state that has jurisdiction under ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) to make a child custody determination may decline to exercise its jurisdiction at any time if the court determines that it is an inconvenient forum under the circumstances and that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum. The issue of inconvenient forum may be raised upon the motion of a party, the court’s own motion or the request of another court.

(2) Before determining whether a court of this state is an inconvenient forum, the court shall consider whether it is appropriate for a court of another state to exercise jurisdiction. For this purpose, the court shall allow the parties to submit information and shall consider all relevant factors, including:

(a) Whether domestic violence has occurred and is likely to continue in the future and which state could best protect the parties and the child;

(b) The length of time the child has resided outside this state;

(c) The distance between the court in this state and the court in the state that would assume jurisdiction;

(d) The relative financial circumstances of the parties;

(e) Any agreement of the parties as to which state should assume jurisdiction;

(f) The nature and location of the evidence required to resolve the pending litigation, including testimony of the child;

(g) The ability of the court of each state to decide the issue expeditiously and the procedures necessary to present the evidence; and

(h) The familiarity of the court of each state with the facts and issues in the pending litigation.

(3) If a court of this state determines that it is an inconvenient forum and that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum, it shall stay the proceedings upon condition that a child custody proceeding be promptly commenced in another designated state and may impose any other condition the court considers just and proper.

(4) A court of this state may decline to exercise its jurisdiction under ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) if a child custody determination is incidental to an action for divorce or another proceeding while still retaining jurisdiction over the divorce or other proceeding. [1999 c.649 §19]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.761 — Inconvenient forum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 108.520 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 108 / Section 108.520
108.520 Effect of Act repealing Community Property Law of 1947
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 108.530 (Removal of community property status by agreement) to 108.550 (Reliance on spouse’s right to deal with property in spouse’s name) do not impair or affect any right acquired prior to April 11, 1949, but the same may be enjoyed as fully and to the same extent as if ORS 108.520 (Effect of Act repealing Community Property Law of 1947) to 108.550 (Reliance on spouse’s right to deal with property in spouse’s name) had not been passed, under and according to the law in force at the time such right was acquired, except as provided in ORS 108.530 (Removal of community property status by agreement) and 108.540 (Removal of community property status by death of either spouse) .

Source: Section 108.520 — Effect of Act repealing Community Property Law of 1947 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors108.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.540 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.540
110.540 Spousal support proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) A tribunal of this state issuing a spousal support order consistent with the law of this state has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify the spousal support order throughout the existence of the support obligation.

(2) A tribunal of this state may not modify a spousal support order issued by a tribunal of another state or a foreign country having continuing, exclusive jurisdiction over that order under the law of that state or foreign country.

(3) A tribunal of this state that has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction over a spousal support order may serve as:

(a) An initiating tribunal to request a tribunal of another state to enforce the spousal support order issued in this state; or

(b) A responding tribunal to enforce or modify its own spousal support order. [2015 c.298 §17]

Source: Section 110.540 — Spousal support proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.460 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.460
109.460 Persons eligible to register
Status: in_force

(1) An adult adoptee, a birth parent, a putative father, an adult genetic sibling of an adoptee, a parent or guardian of a minor adoptee or of a minor genetic sibling of an adoptee, an adoptive parent of a deceased adoptee and a parent or adult sibling of a deceased birth parent may register with a registry by submitting a signed affidavit to the appropriate registry. The affidavit shall contain the information listed in ORS 109.465 (Content of affidavit) and a statement of the registrant’s willingness to be identified to the other relevant persons who register. The affidavit gives authority to the registry to release to the other relevant persons who register identifying information related to the registrant or, if the registrant is registering on behalf of a minor adoptee or a minor genetic sibling, identifying information related to the minor adoptee or sibling. Each registration shall be accompanied by the registrant’s, or if the registrant is registering on behalf of a minor adoptee or a minor genetic sibling, the minor’s, certified copy of the record of live birth.

(2) At the discretion of the agency operating the registry, the adult progeny, or the parent or guardian of minor progeny, of a deceased adoptee, a deceased genetic sibling of an adoptee or a deceased birth parent of an adoptee may register to have specific identifying and contact information disclosed by submitting a signed affidavit containing the information listed in ORS 109.465 (Content of affidavit) and a statement of the registrant’s willingness to be identified to other relevant persons who register.

(3) An adoptee, or the parent or guardian of a minor adoptee, may register to have specific identifying information disclosed to Indian tribes or to governmental agencies in order to establish the adoptee’s eligibility for tribal membership or for benefits or to a person settling an estate. The information shall be limited to a true copy of documents that prove the adoptee’s lineage. Information disclosed in accordance with this subsection shall not be disclosed to the adoptee or the parent or guardian of the minor adoptee by the registry or employee or agency operating a registry nor by the Indian tribe, governmental agency or person receiving the information.

(4) Registration under this section by the parent or guardian of a minor adoptee or of a minor genetic sibling of an adoptee expires when the minor reaches 18 years of age. The adoptee or sibling must reregister with a registry as an adult in accordance with this section for identifying information to be released to relevant persons who are registered. If the adoptee or sibling reregisters, the registration fee will be waived.

(5) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 109.503 (Access to adoption records for search) , a registry or employee or the agency operating a registry shall not contact or in any other way solicit any adoptee or birth parent to register with the registry. [1983 c.672 §8; 1989 c.372 §6; 1993 c.410 §10; 1997 c.442 §4; 2013 c.366 §57; 2015 c.200 §4]

Note: See note under 109.425 (Definitions for ORS 109.425 to 109.507) .

Source: Section 109.460 — Persons eligible to register; information authorized for release; expiration of registration on behalf of minor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.811 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.811
109.811 Costs, fees and expenses
Status: in_force

(1) The court shall award the prevailing party, including a state, necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by or on behalf of the party, including costs, communication expenses, attorney fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses and child care expenses during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees or expenses are sought establishes that the award would be clearly inappropriate. An award may be inappropriate if the award would cause the parent or child to seek public assistance or medical assistance, as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) .

(2) The court may not assess fees, costs or expenses against a state unless authorized by law other than ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) . [1999 c.649 §34; 2013 c.688 §13]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.811 — Costs, fees and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.001 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.001
109.001 Breast-feeding in public place
Status: in_force

A woman may breast-feed her child in a public place. [1999 c.306 §1]

Note: 109.001 (Breast-feeding in public place) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 109 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 109.001 — Breast-feeding in public place , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.243 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.243
109.243 Relationship of child resulting from assisted reproduction to mother’s spouse
Status: in_force

The relationship, rights and obligation between a child conceived as a result of assisted reproduction and the mother’s spouse shall be the same to all legal intents and purposes as if the child had been naturally and legitimately conceived by the mother and the mother’s spouse if the spouse consented to the performance of assisted reproduction. [1977 c.686 §6; 2017 c.651 §5]

Note: See note under 109.239 (Rights and obligations of children resulting from assisted reproduction) .

Source: Section 109.243 — Relationship of child resulting from assisted reproduction to mother’s spouse , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.133 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.133
107.133 Remedy following conviction for attempted murder or conspiracy to commit murder
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other remedy authorized by law, when a party is convicted of the attempted murder or conspiracy to commit the murder of the other party, the court may, upon a petition for dissolution of marriage or the motion of the injured party, modify or terminate any duty of the injured party to provide spousal support or any insurance benefit, including through a beneficiary designation on a life insurance policy, to the other party under ORS 107.135 (Vacation or modification of judgment) .

(2) As used in this section, “injured party” means the party who was the subject of the attempted murder or the conspiracy to commit murder for which the other party was convicted. [2019 c.354 §1]

Note: 107.133 (Remedy following conviction for attempted murder or conspiracy to commit murder) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 107 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 107.133 — Remedy following conviction for attempted murder or conspiracy to commit murder , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.695 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.695
109.695 Rules for implementation of ORS 109.675 to 109.695
Status: in_force

For the purpose of carrying out the policy and intent of ORS 109.675 (Right to diagnosis or treatment for mental or emotional disorder or chemical dependency without parental consent) to 109.695 (Rules for implementation of ORS 109.675 to 109.695) while taking into account the respective rights of minors at risk of chemical dependency or mental or emotional disorder and the rights and interests of parents or legal guardians of such minors, the Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules for the implementation of ORS 109.675 (Right to diagnosis or treatment for mental or emotional disorder or chemical dependency without parental consent) to 109.695 (Rules for implementation of ORS 109.675 to 109.695) by community mental health programs approved to do so. Such rules shall provide for the earliest feasible involvement of the parents or guardians in the treatment plan consistent with clinical requirements of the minor. [1985 c.525 §5; 2009 c.595 §74]

Source: Section 109.695 — Rules for implementation of ORS 109.675 to 109.695 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.390 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.390
109.390 Authority of Department of Human Services or child-caring agency in adoption proceedings
Status: in_force

When the Department of Human Services or an approved child-caring agency has the right to consent to the adoption of a child, the department or agency may:

(1) If it deems the action necessary or proper, become a party to any proceeding for the adoption of the child.

(2) Appear in court where a proceeding for the adoption of the child is pending.

(3) Give or withhold consent in loco parentis to the adoption of the child only in accordance with ORS 109.325 (Consent by Department of Human Services or approved child-caring agency of this state) . [1957 c.710 §14; 1971 c.401 §6; 2005 c.22 §90]

Source: Section 109.390 — Authority of Department of Human Services or child-caring agency in adoption proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.475 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.475
107.475 Court to determine duration of separation
Status: in_force

The court shall determine and fix in its judgment the duration of the separation. At the expiration of such time, the judgment shall have no further effect. However, no rights created or granted in the judgment which have vested shall be affected by its termination. Upon motion of a party and service upon the other party of notice in the manner provided by law for service of summons, the court may renew or extend the duration. When the judgment is for unlimited separation, a party may by motion alleging that the cause for separation no longer exists and after due service of notice upon the other party in the manner provided by law for service of summons, apply for an order modifying or vacating the judgment, subject to the provisions of ORS 107.135 (Vacation or modification of judgment) . [1973 c.502 §14; 2003 c.576 §128]

Source: Section 107.475 — Court to determine duration of separation; modification or vacation of judgment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.328 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.328
109.328 Consent of child 14 years of age or older
Status: in_force

If the child is 14 years of age or older, the adoption shall not be made without the consent of the child. The consent required by this section is in addition to, and not in lieu of, the consent otherwise required by law. [1957 c.710 §9 (109.312 to 109.329 (Adoption of person 18 years of age or older or legally married) enacted in lieu of 109.320)]

Source: Section 109.328 — Consent of child 14 years of age or older , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.787 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.787
109.787 Registration of child custody determination
Status: in_force

(1) A child custody determination issued by a court of another state may be registered in this state, with or without a simultaneous request for enforcement, by sending to any circuit court in this state:

(a) A letter or other document requesting registration;

(b) The filing fee established under ORS 21.145 (Simple proceeding filing fee) ;

(c) Two copies, including one certified copy, of the determination sought to be registered and a statement under penalty of perjury that to the best of the knowledge and belief of the person seeking registration the order has not been modified; and

(d) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 109.767 (Information to be submitted to court) , the name and address of the person seeking registration and any parent or person acting as a parent who has been awarded custody, parenting time or visitation in the child custody determination sought to be registered.

(2) On receipt of the documents required by subsection (1) of this section, the registering court shall cause the determination to be filed as a foreign judgment, together with one copy of any accompanying documents and information, regardless of their form.

(3) The person seeking registration of a child custody determination shall serve notice upon the persons named under subsection (1)(d) of this section notifying them of the opportunity to contest the registration in accordance with this section.

(4) The notice required by subsection (3) of this section must state that:

(a) A registered determination is enforceable as of the date of the registration in the same manner as a determination issued by a court of this state;

(b) A hearing to contest the validity of the registered determination must be requested within 21 days after service of notice; and

(c) Failure to contest the registration will result in confirmation of the child custody determination and preclude further contest of that determination with respect to any matter that could have been asserted.

(5) A person seeking to contest the validity of a registered order must request a hearing within 21 days after service of the notice and pay the filing fee established under ORS 21.145 (Simple proceeding filing fee) . At that hearing, the court shall confirm the registered order unless the person contesting registration establishes that:

(a) The issuing court did not have jurisdiction under ORS 109.741 (Initial child custody jurisdiction) to 109.771 (Appearance of parties and child) ;

(b) The child custody determination sought to be registered has been vacated, stayed or modified by a court having jurisdiction to do so under ORS 109.741 (Initial child custody jurisdiction) to 109.771 (Appearance of parties and child) ; or

(c) The person contesting registration was entitled to notice, but notice was not given in accordance with the standards of ORS 109.724 (Notice to persons outside state) , in the proceedings before the court that issued the order for which registration is sought.

(6) If a timely request for a hearing to contest the validity of the registration is not made, the registration is confirmed as a matter of law and the person requesting registration and all persons served must be notified of the confirmation.

(7) Confirmation of a registered order, whether by operation of law or after notice and hearing, precludes further contest of the order with respect to any matter that could have been asserted at the time of registration. [1999 c.649 §27; 2011 c.595 §34]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.787 — Registration of child custody determination; notice; fee; hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.590 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.590
107.590 Court orders
Status: in_force

(1) A circuit court undertaking to exercise conciliation jurisdiction pursuant to ORS 107.540 (Conciliation jurisdiction by court) or 107.550 (Petition for conciliation jurisdiction) , with the consent of the spouses, may make orders with respect to the conduct of the spouses and with respect to the subject of the controversy as it considers necessary to preserve the marriage or to implement the reconciliation of the spouses; but an order shall not be effective for more than 60 days unless the spouses consent to a continuance of the order.

(2) Any reconciliation agreement between the spouses may be reduced to writing, and, with the consent of the spouses, the court may make an order requiring the spouses to comply fully with the agreement.

(3) The court may at any time terminate or modify any order previously made. [1963 c.434 §9; 1965 c.625 §5]

Source: Section 107.590 — Court orders; reconciliation agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.827 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.827
109.827 Costs and expenses of district attorney and law enforcement officers
Status: in_force

If the respondent is not the prevailing party, the court may assess against the respondent all direct expenses and costs incurred by the district attorney and law enforcement officers under ORS 109.821 (Role of district attorney) or 109.824 (Role of law enforcement officer) . [1999 c.649 §39]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.827 — Costs and expenses of district attorney and law enforcement officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.405 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.405
107.405 Powers of court in dissolution, annulment or separation proceedings
Status: in_force

When a court is sitting in proceedings for annulment or dissolution of a marriage, or for separation, it shall have full equity powers. [1971 c.280 §1]

Source: Section 107.405 — Powers of court in dissolution, annulment or separation proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.500 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.500
109.500 Genetic, social and health history
Status: in_force

(1) A genetic and social history and health history which excludes information identifying any birth parent or putative father, member of a birth parent’s or putative father’s family, the adoptee or the adoptive parents of the adoptee, may be provided, if available, from an agency upon request to the following persons:

(a) The adoptive parents of the child or the child’s guardian;

(b) The birth parent of the adoptee;

(c) An adult adoptee; and

(d) In the event of the death of the adoptee:

(A) The adoptee’s spouse if the spouse is the birth parent of the adoptee’s child or the guardian of any child of the adoptee; or

(B) Any progeny of the adoptee who is 18 years of age or older.

(2) The medical history part of the report mentioned in subsection (1) of this section may be in the form prescribed by the Department of Human Services under ORS 109.342 (Medical history of child and biological parents required) .

(3) The agency may charge the person requesting the information requested under subsection (1) of this section the actual cost of providing such information. [1983 c.672 §16; 1989 c.372 §4; 1997 c.442 §8]

Note: See note under 109.425 (Definitions for ORS 109.425 to 109.507) .

Source: Section 109.500 — Genetic, social and health history; availability; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.347 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.347
109.347 Civil action for failure to pay for counseling
Status: in_force

A birth parent aggrieved by the failure of a prospective adoptive parent or adoptive parent to pay the uninsured costs of adoption-related counseling required by ORS 109.346 (Adoption-related counseling for birth parent) may file a civil action in circuit court for payment or reimbursement of the uninsured costs of adoption-related counseling. The court shall award reasonable attorney fees and costs of the action to a prevailing birth parent. [2001 c.586 §3]

Note: See note under 109.346 (Adoption-related counseling for birth parent) .

Source: Section 109.347 — Civil action for failure to pay for counseling; attorney fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.012 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.012
109.012 Liability of parents for expenses and education of children
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The expenses of a minor child and the education of the minor child are chargeable upon the property of either or both parents who have not married each other. The parents may be sued jointly or separately for the expenses and education of the minor child.

(b) This subsection applies to a person who is asserted to be a parent of the minor child only when:

(A) A voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form has been filed in this or another state and the period for rescinding or challenging the voluntary acknowledgment on grounds other than fraud, duress or material mistake of fact has expired; or

(B) Parentage has been established pursuant to an order or judgment entered under ORS 25.550 (Establishing paternity of child) or 109.124 (Definitions for ORS 109.124 to 109.230) to 109.230 (Legality of contract between mother and father of child born out of wedlock) .

(c) As used in this subsection, “expenses of a minor child” includes only expenses incurred for the benefit of a minor child.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a parent is not responsible for debts contracted by the other parent after the separation of one parent from the other parent, except for debts incurred for maintenance, support and education of the minor child of the parents.

(3) For the purposes of subsection (2) of this section, parents are considered separated if they are living in separate residences without intention of reconciliation at the time the debt is incurred. The court may consider the following factors in determining whether the parents are separated, in addition to other relevant factors:

(a) Whether the parents subsequently reconciled.

(b) The number of separations and reconciliations of the parents.

(c) The length of time the parents lived apart.

(d) Whether the parents intend to reconcile.

(4) An action under this section must be commenced within the period otherwise provided by law. [2005 c.732 §2; 2017 c.651 §15]

Source: Section 109.012 — Liability of parents for expenses and education of children , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.801 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.801
109.801 Service of petition and order
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in ORS 109.807 (Warrant to take physical custody of child) , the petition and order for enforcement of a child custody determination must be served by the petitioner, by any method authorized for service of process within this state, upon the respondent and any person who has physical custody of the child. [1999 c.649 §31]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.801 — Service of petition and order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.765 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.765
107.765 When referral to mediation permitted
Status: in_force

(1) In a domestic relations suit, where it appears on the face of one or more pleadings, appearances, petitions or motions, including any form of application for the setting aside, alteration or modification of an order or judgment, that custody, parenting time or visitation of a child is contested, the court may, when appropriate, refer the matter for mediation of the contested issues prior to or concurrent with the setting of the matter for hearing. The purpose of the mediation is to assist the parties in reaching a workable settlement of the contested issues instead of litigating those issues before the court. Unless the court provides for the mediation of financial issues under ORS 107.755 (Court-ordered mediation) (4), the mediator shall not consider issues of property division or spousal or child support, in connection with the mediation of a dispute concerning child custody, parenting time or visitation, or otherwise, without the written approval of both parties or their counsel.

(2) The mediator shall report to the court and to counsel for the parties the outcome of the mediation at the conclusion of the mediation proceeding. The mediator shall report in writing to the court and to counsel for the parties any agreement reached by the parties as a result of the mediation, and the agreement shall be incorporated in a proposed order or judgment provision prepared for the court. If the parties do not reach an agreement, the mediator shall report only that fact to the court and to counsel for the parties, but shall not make a recommendation to the court without the written consent of the parties or their counsel. [1983 c.671 §3; 1995 c.273 §18; 1997 c.475 §2; 1997 c.707 §19; 1999 c.59 §24; 2003 c.576 §130]

Source: Section 107.765 — When referral to mediation permitted; scope of mediation; report to court of outcome of mediation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.641 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.641
110.641 Procedure to modify foreign child support order
Status: in_force

A party or support enforcement agency seeking to modify, or to modify and enforce, a foreign child support order not under the Convention may register that order in this state under ORS 110.605 (Registration of order for enforcement) to 110.623 (Effect of confirmation of order) if the order has not been registered. A petition for modification may be filed at the same time as a request for registration or at another time. The petition must specify the grounds for modification. [2015 c.298 §61]

Source: Section 110.641 — Procedure to modify foreign child support order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.774 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.774
109.774 Definitions for ORS 109.774 to 109.827
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 109.774 (Definitions for ORS 109.774 to 109.827) to 109.827 (Costs and expenses of district attorney and law enforcement officers) :

(1) “Petitioner” means a person who seeks enforcement of an order for return of a child under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or enforcement of a child custody determination.

(2) “Respondent” means a person against whom a proceeding has been commenced for enforcement of an order for return of a child under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or enforcement of a child custody determination. [1999 c.649 §23]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.774 — Definitions for ORS 109.774 to 109.827 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 108.710 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 108 / Section 108.710
108.710 Subjects of agreement
Status: in_force

(1) Parties to a premarital agreement may contract with respect to:

(a) The rights and obligations of each of the parties in any of the property of either or both of them whenever and wherever acquired or located;

(b) The right to buy, sell, use, transfer, exchange, abandon, lease, consume, expend, assign, create a security interest in, mortgage, encumber, dispose of or otherwise manage and control property;

(c) The disposition of property upon separation, marital dissolution, death or the occurrence or nonoccurrence of any other event;

(d) The modification or elimination of spousal support;

(e) The making of a will, trust or other arrangement to carry out the provisions of the agreement;

(f) The ownership rights in and disposition of the death benefit from a life insurance policy;

(g) The choice of law governing the construction of the agreement; and

(h) Any other matter, including their personal rights and obligations, not in violation of public policy or a statute imposing a criminal penalty.

(2) The right of a child to support may not be adversely affected by a premarital agreement. [1987 c.715 §3]

Note: See note under 108.700 (Definitions for ORS 108.700 to 108.740) .

Source: Section 108.710 — Subjects of agreement; child support not to be adversely affected , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors108.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.103 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.103
107.103 Alternative dispute resolution conference procedure
Status: in_force

(1) The presiding judge of each judicial district may establish an alternative dispute resolution conference procedure for custody and parenting time modification and enforcement before a court hearing. The conference procedure must, at a minimum:

(a) Require that the parties be notified in advance that the conference will be conducted in an informal manner and will not use the rules of evidence;

(b) Provide each party with a full opportunity to present the party’s position;

(c) Accommodate safety concerns in conference procedures when safety concerns are identified;

(d) Allow a party’s attorney to be present; and

(e) Notify the parties that if an agreement is not reached the conference officer described in subsection (2) of this section may make a recommendation to the court, but that no party will lose the party’s right to a judicial hearing.

(2) The presiding judge shall appoint a conference officer to hold a conference under this section. The conference officer must have completed training in mediation, child development and domestic violence, as prescribed by the presiding judge or local rules adopted under ORS 3.220 (Rules) , and must be:

(a) An employee of the Judicial Department; or

(b) An attorney or trained mediator appointed by the court in accordance with local rules adopted under ORS 3.220 (Rules) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the parties reach an agreement on the contested issues during the conference, the conference officer shall prepare a stipulated order or judgment using forms approved by the State Court Administrator, and:

(A) If a party has an attorney, the party’s attorney shall have the opportunity to review the stipulated order or judgment;

(B) The parties shall sign the stipulated order or judgment; and

(C) The conference officer shall submit the stipulated order or judgment to the court that has authority over the underlying case.

(b) If the parties cannot reach an agreement on all of the contested issues during the conference, the conference officer may do one or both of the following:

(A) Assist the parties in developing a stipulated order or judgment on one or more of the resolved issues.

(B) Make recommendations to the court on the contested issues and, if requested, schedule a court hearing on those issues and notify the parties of the date and time of the hearing.

(4) At a hearing, the court may receive into evidence and consider the recommendation of the conference officer on contested issues but shall assign no specific evidentiary weight to that recommendation.

(5) If mediation has not been waived by the court, a conference under this section is in addition to and not in lieu of mediation.

(6) The conference procedure may not be used in proceedings under ORS 107.700 (Short title) to 107.735 (Duties of State Court Administrator) . [2019 c.293 §2]

Note: 107.103 (Alternative dispute resolution conference procedure) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 107 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 107.103 — Alternative dispute resolution conference procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.590 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.590
110.590 Assistance with discovery
Status: in_force

A tribunal of this state may:

(1) Request a tribunal outside this state to assist in obtaining discovery; and

(2) Upon request, compel a person over which it has jurisdiction to respond to a discovery order issued by a tribunal outside this state. [2015 c.298 §35]

Source: Section 110.590 — Assistance with discovery , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.821 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.821
109.821 Role of district attorney
Status: in_force

(1) In a case arising under ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) or involving the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, the district attorney may take any lawful action, including resort to a proceeding under ORS 109.774 (Definitions for ORS 109.774 to 109.827) to 109.827 (Costs and expenses of district attorney and law enforcement officers) or any other available civil proceeding, to locate a child, obtain the return of a child or enforce a child custody determination if there is:

(a) An existing child custody determination;

(b) A request to do so from a court in a pending child custody proceeding;

(c) A reasonable belief that a criminal statute has been violated; or

(d) A reasonable belief that the child has been wrongfully removed or retained in violation of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.

(2) A district attorney acting under this section acts on behalf of the state to protect the state’s interest in the enforcement of ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) and may not represent any party. [1999 c.649 §37]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.821 — Role of district attorney , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).