ORS § 107.840 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.840
107.840 Confidentiality of Social Security numbers
Status: in_force

(1) The State Court Administrator shall establish a procedure applicable to every court in this state that ensures that the Social Security numbers of parties to a proceeding under ORS 107.085 (Petition) or 107.485 (Conditions for summary dissolution procedure) are kept confidential and exempt from public inspection.

(2) The procedure established under this section must:

(a) Require that Social Security numbers be listed on a separate paper attached to an affidavit or a declaration under penalty of perjury in the form required by ORCP 1 E, executed by the person providing the Social Security number, certifying that the Social Security number is correct;

(b) Ensure that the Social Security numbers are provided to or made accessible to the entities primarily responsible for providing support enforcement services under ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) ; and

(c) Comply with the requirements of 42 U.S.C. 666 relating to provision of Social Security numbers. [2003 c.380 §1; 2015 c.121 §9]

Source: Section 107.840 — Confidentiality of Social Security numbers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.060 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.060
109.060 Legal status and legal relationships when parents not married
Status: in_force

The legal status and legal relationships and the rights and obligations between a person and the descendants of the person, and between a person and parents of the person, their descendants and kindred, are the same for all persons, whether or not the parents have been married. [1957 c.411 §1]

Source: Section 109.060 — Legal status and legal relationships when parents not married , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.714 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.714
109.714 International application of ORS 109.701 to 109.834
Status: in_force

(1) A court of this state shall treat a foreign country as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.771 (Appearance of parties and child) .

(2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section, a child custody determination made in a foreign country under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) must be recognized and enforced 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) .

(3) A court of this state need not apply ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) if the child custody law of a foreign country violates fundamental principles of human rights. [1999 c.649 §5]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.714 — International application of ORS 109.701 to 109.834 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.087 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.087
107.087 When petition to be served on Division of Child Support
Status: in_force

Whenever a suit for dissolution, separation or annulment is initiated under ORS 107.085 (Petition) and the child support rights of one of the parties or of a child of both of the parties have been assigned to the state, a true copy of the petition shall be served by mail or personal delivery on the Administrator of the Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice or on the branch office providing support services to the county in which the suit is filed. [1979 c.90 §6; 2001 c.334 §3]

Source: Section 107.087 — When petition to be served on Division of Child Support , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.145 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.145
107.145 Legislative findings regarding deployed parent
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(a) Establishing a fair, efficient and expeditious process to resolve child custody and visitation issues when a parent is deployed with the Armed Forces of the United States, National Guard or other reserve component is in the best interests of the child of such a deployed parent; and

(b) Courts should, to the extent feasible within existing resources and court practices, prioritize the scheduling for hearing of family law matters involving a deployed parent or a parent whose deployment is imminent, avoid unnecessary delays or continuances and ensure that deployed parents are not denied access to their children because of their deployment.

(2) As used in this section and ORS 107.146 (Expedited hearing upon motion by deployed parent) :

(a) “Deployed parent” means a parent of a minor child whose parental rights have not been terminated who is deployed with the Armed Forces of the United States, National Guard or other reserve component.

(b) “Deployment” or “deployed”:

(A) Means military service in compliance with written orders received by an active duty or reserve member of the Armed Forces of the United States, National Guard or other reserve component to report for combat operations, contingency operations, peacekeeping operations, temporary duty, a remote tour of duty or other active military service;

(B) Includes the period of time from which the deployed parent receives and is subject to written orders to deploy to the actual date of deployment; and

(C) Includes any period of time in which the deployed parent is awaiting travel to or from a deployment destination or remains deployed because of sickness, wounds, leave or other lawful cause.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 107.135 (Vacation or modification of judgment) and except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, a court may not set aside, alter or modify any portion of a judgment of annulment, separation or dissolution of marriage that provides for the custody, parenting time, visitation, support and welfare of a minor child of a deployed parent until 90 days after the completion of the deployed parent’s deployment unless a motion to set aside, alter or modify was filed with, heard by and decided by the court before the commencement of the deployed parent’s deployment.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 107.138 (Temporary status quo order regarding child custody) and 107.139 (Post-judgment ex parte temporary custody or parenting time order) , a court may enter a temporary order modifying the terms of a preexisting judgment of annulment, separation or dissolution of marriage that provides for the custody, parenting time, visitation, support and welfare of a minor child of a deployed parent to reasonably accommodate the circumstances of the deployed parent’s deployment in the best interests of the child, upon motion filed by either party and after service of notice on the other party in the manner provided by ORCP 7, and after notice to the Administrator of the Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice or the branch office providing support services when required by subsection (6) of this section. The nondeployed parent bears the burden of proof that the provisions of a temporary order made under this subsection are not in the best interests of the child.

(b) A temporary order entered under this subsection must include the following provisions:

(A) Parenting time for the deployed parent during periods of approved leave in the best interests of the child;

(B) Parenting time for the deployed parent during periods of deployment in the best interests of the child including but not limited to contact by telephone, electronic mail and other electronic means such as video and visual imaging;

(C) Modification of the child support provisions of the preexisting judgment to reflect the changed circumstances of the parents and the child during the period of deployment;

(D) A requirement that the nondeployed parent provide the court and the deployed parent with written notice 30 days prior to a change of address or telephone number during the period of deployment;

(E) That the temporary order entered under this subsection terminates by operation of law upon completion of deployment and that the provisions of the preexisting judgment that have been modified by the temporary order are automatically reinstated unless a request is made and granted under subsection (7) of this section;

(F) That all other provisions of the preexisting judgment not modified by the temporary order remain in effect; and

(G) That deployment is considered completed for purposes of reinstating the provisions of the preexisting judgment that have been modified by the temporary order 10 days after the date on which the deployed parent serves the nondeployed parent and provides to the court and to the Administrator of the Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice or the branch office providing support services to the county in which the motion is filed copies of written orders or other official notification that the deployed parent is no longer deployed.

(5) A temporary order entered under subsection (4) of this section may include a provision allowing or requiring reasonable visitation between the child of a deployed parent and a stepparent, grandparent or other family member related to the child with whom the child has an ongoing relationship as defined in ORS 109.119 (Rights of person who establishes emotional ties creating child-parent relationship or ongoing personal relationship) . In determining the best interests of the child, the court shall consider the factors set forth in ORS 109.119 (Rights of person who establishes emotional ties creating child-parent relationship or ongoing personal relationship) (4) and whether awarding visitation will facilitate the child’s contact with the deployed parent. For purposes of this subsection, a legal parent is presumed to act in the best interests of the child. In making an order under this subsection, the court shall apply a preponderance of the evidence standard.

(6) A true copy of a motion under subsection (4) of this section shall be served by the moving party by mail or personal delivery on the Administrator of the Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice or on the branch office providing support services to the county in which the motion is filed.

(7) Prior to reinstatement of the provisions of a preexisting judgment, a parent may request ex parte a temporary order alleging that the child will be irreparably harmed or placed in immediate danger if the provisions of the preexisting judgment are automatically reinstated upon completion of deployment.

(8) When a court has entered a temporary order under subsection (4) of this section, the absence of a child from this state during a deployed parent’s deployment is considered a temporary absence for purposes of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act and this state shall retain exclusive continuing jurisdiction in accordance with ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) .

(9) The court may award attorney fees and costs reasonably incurred in a proceeding under this section if the court finds that a party caused unreasonable delays, failed to provide information as required by this section or acted to unreasonably interfere with or frustrate contact between a deployed parent and a minor child. [2011 c.64 §2; 2017 c.534 §1]

Note: 107.145 (Legislative findings regarding deployed parent) and 107.146 (Expedited hearing upon motion by deployed parent) were added to and made a part of 107.094 (Forms for restraining order and request for hearing) to 107.449 (Transfer of proceeding under ORS 107.135 to auxiliary court) by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 107.145 — Legislative findings regarding deployed parent; vacation or modification of judgment for deployed parent; temporary order; service; absence of child from state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 106.050 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 106 / Section 106.050
106.050 Proof of age
Status: in_force

(1) The county clerk may accept any reasonable proof of the applicant’s age satisfactory to the clerk. The clerk may require proof of age by affidavit of some person other than either of the parties seeking the license if the clerk deems it necessary in order to determine the age of an applicant to the clerk’s satisfaction.

(2) If an applicant for a marriage license is less than 18 years of age, the applicant must file with the county clerk an affidavit of some person other than either of the parties seeking the license showing the facts other than age necessary to be shown under ORS 106.060 (Consent of parent or guardian if applicant under 18) in the particular case, except the consent of the parent or guardian required by ORS 106.060 (Consent of parent or guardian if applicant under 18) shall not be part of the affidavit. The affidavit is sufficient authority to the clerk, so far as the facts stated therein, for issuing the license. [Amended by 1965 c.467 §1; 1969 c.242 §1; 1987 c.340 §1]

Source: Section 106.050 — Proof of age; when affidavit required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.747 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.747
109.747 Jurisdiction to modify determination
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in ORS 109.751 (Temporary emergency jurisdiction) , a court of this state may not modify a child custody determination made by a court of another state unless a court of this state has jurisdiction to make an initial determination under ORS 109.741 (Initial child custody jurisdiction) (1)(a) or (b) and:

(1) The court of the other state determines that it no longer has exclusive, continuing jurisdiction under ORS 109.744 (Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction) or that a court of this state would be a more convenient forum under ORS 109.761 (Inconvenient forum) ; or

(2) A court of this state or a court of the other state determines that the child, the child’s parents and any person acting as a parent do not presently reside in the other state. [1999 c.649 §15]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.747 — Jurisdiction to modify determination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 108.100 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 108 / Section 108.100
108.100 Spouses as attorney in fact for each other
Status: in_force

A spouse in a marriage may designate the other spouse to be the spouse’s attorney in fact to control, sell and convey, mortgage, or bar dower or curtesy for the spouses’ mutual benefit, and may revoke the designation to the same extent and in the same manner as other persons. [Amended by 2015 c.629 §23]

Source: Section 108.100 — Spouses as attorney in fact for each other , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors108.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.720 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.720
107.720 Enforcement of restraining orders
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Whenever a restraining order, as authorized by ORS 107.095 (Provisions court may make after commencement of suit and before judgment) (1)(c) or (d), 107.716 (Hearing) or 107.718 (Restraining order) , that includes a security amount and an expiration date pursuant to ORS 107.095 (Provisions court may make after commencement of suit and before judgment) , 107.716 (Hearing) or 107.718 (Restraining order) and this section, is issued and the person to be restrained has actual notice of the order, the clerk of the court or any other person serving the petition and order shall immediately deliver to a county sheriff a true copy of proof of service, on which it is stated that personal service of the petition and order was served on the respondent, and copies of the petition and order. Proof of service may be made by affidavit or by declaration under penalty of perjury. If an order entered by the court recites that the respondent appeared in person before the court, the necessity for service of the order and proof of service is waived. Upon receipt of a copy of the order and notice of completion of any required service by a member of a law enforcement agency, the county sheriff shall immediately enter the order into the Law Enforcement Data System maintained by the Department of State Police and into the databases of the National Crime Information Center of the United States Department of Justice. If the petition and order were served on the respondent by a person other than a member of a law enforcement agency, the county sheriff shall enter the order into the Law Enforcement Data System and databases of the National Crime Information Center upon receipt of a true copy of proof of service. The sheriff shall provide the petitioner with a true copy of any required proof of service. Entry into the Law Enforcement Data System constitutes notice to all law enforcement agencies of the existence of the order. Law enforcement agencies shall establish procedures adequate to ensure that an officer at the scene of an alleged violation of the order may be informed of the existence and terms of the order. The order is fully enforceable in any county or tribal land in this state.

(b) When a restraining order has been entered into the Law Enforcement Data System and the databases of the National Crime Information Center of the United States Department of Justice under paragraph (a) of this subsection, a county sheriff shall cooperate with a request from a law enforcement agency from any other jurisdiction to verify the existence of the restraining order or to transmit a copy of the order to the requesting jurisdiction.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A restraining order shall remain in effect until the order expires or is terminated by court order.

(b) When a restraining order has been entered under ORS 107.718 (Restraining order) , the restraining order shall not be terminated upon a motion for dismissal by the petitioner unless the motion is notarized.

(3) In any situation where a restraining order described in subsection (1) of this section is terminated before the expiration date, the clerk of the court shall immediately deliver a copy of the termination order to the county sheriff with whom the original order was filed. Upon receipt of the termination order, the county sheriff shall promptly remove the original order from the Law Enforcement Data System and the databases of the National Crime Information Center of the United States Department of Justice.

(4) Pending a contempt hearing for alleged violation of a restraining order issued under ORS 107.095 (Provisions court may make after commencement of suit and before judgment) (1)(c) or (d), 107.716 (Hearing) or 107.718 (Restraining order) , a person arrested and taken into custody pursuant to ORS 133.310 (Authority of peace officer to arrest without warrant) may be released as provided in ORS 135.230 (Definitions for ORS 135.230 to 135.290) to 135.290 (Punishment by contempt of court) . Whenever a restraining order is issued under ORS 107.095 (Provisions court may make after commencement of suit and before judgment) (1)(c) or (d), 107.716 (Hearing) or 107.718 (Restraining order) , the issuing court shall set a security amount for the violation of the order. [1977 c.845 §8; 1979 c.522 §1; 1981 c.780 §7; 1983 c.561 §3; 1991 c.382 §1; 1993 c.188 §10; 1999 c.1052 §1; 2007 c.255 §6; 2011 c.269 §1; 2015 c.121 §14]

Source: Section 107.720 — Enforcement of restraining orders; sheriff’s proceedings; security; termination order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.400 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.400
107.400 Amendment of pleadings in dissolution, annulment or separation proceedings to change relief sought
Status: in_force

At any time prior to the entry of a judgment, upon motion of a party and due notice to the other party in the manner provided by law for service of summons, the court may allow an amendment of pleadings to change the relief sought from annulment to dissolution or separation, from dissolution to annulment or separation, or from separation to annulment or dissolution. [1973 c.502 §15(2); 2003 c.576 §117]

Source: Section 107.400 — Amendment of pleadings in dissolution, annulment or separation proceedings to change relief sought , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.105 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.105
107.105 Provisions of judgment
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the court renders a judgment of marital annulment, dissolution or separation, the court may provide in the judgment:

(a) For the future care and custody, by one party or jointly, of all minor children of the parties born, adopted or conceived during the marriage and for minor children born to the parties prior to the marriage, as the court may deem just and proper under ORS 107.137 (Factors considered in determining custody of child) . The court may hold a hearing to decide the custody issue prior to any other issues. When appropriate, the court shall recognize the value of close contact with both parents and encourage joint parental custody and joint responsibility for the welfare of the children.

(b) For parenting time rights of the parent not having custody of such children and for visitation rights pursuant to a petition filed under ORS 109.119 (Rights of person who establishes emotional ties creating child-parent relationship or ongoing personal relationship) . When a parenting plan has been developed as required by ORS 107.102 (Parenting plan) , the court shall review the parenting plan and, if approved, incorporate the parenting plan into the court’s final order. When incorporated into a final order, the parenting plan is determinative of parenting time rights. If the parents have been unable to develop a parenting plan or if either of the parents requests the court to develop a detailed parenting plan, the court shall develop the parenting plan in the best interest of the child, ensuring the noncustodial parent sufficient access to the child to provide for appropriate quality parenting time and ensuring the safety of the parties, if implicated. The court shall deny parenting time to a parent under this paragraph if the court finds that the parent has been convicted of rape under ORS 163.365 (Rape in the second degree) or 163.375 (Rape in the first degree) or other comparable law of another jurisdiction and the rape resulted in the conception of the child. Otherwise, the court may deny parenting time to the noncustodial parent under this subsection only if the court finds that parenting time would endanger the health or safety of the child. In the case of a noncustodial parent who has a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), the court may consider the noncustodial parent’s disability in determining parenting time only if the court finds that behaviors or limitations related to the noncustodial parent’s disability are endangering or will likely endanger the health, safety or welfare of the child. The court shall recognize the value of close contact with both parents and encourage, when practicable, joint responsibility for the welfare of such children and extensive contact between the minor children of the divided marriage and the parties. If the court awards parenting time to a noncustodial parent who has committed abuse, other than being convicted for rape as described in this paragraph, the court shall make adequate provision for the safety of the child and the other parent in accordance with the provisions of ORS 107.718 (Restraining order) (6).

(c) For the support of the children of the marriage by the parties. In ordering child support, the formula established under ORS 25.275 (Formula for determining child support awards) shall apply. The court may at any time require an accounting from the custodial parent with reference to the use of the money received as child support. The court is not required to order support for any minor child who has become self-supporting, emancipated or married or for any child who has ceased to attend school after becoming 18 years of age. A general judgment entered under this section may include an amount for support as requested in a petition filed under ORS 107.085 (Petition) or under a motion for relief made pursuant to ORS 107.095 (Provisions court may make after commencement of suit and before judgment) (1)(b) for which a limited judgment was not entered, payment of which commences no earlier than the date the petition or motion was served on the nonrequesting party, and the amount shall be considered a request for relief that has been decided by the general judgment for purposes of ORS 18.082 (Effect of entry of judgment) (3).

(d) For spousal support, an amount of money for a period of time as may be just and equitable for one party to contribute to the other, in gross or in installments or both. Unless otherwise expressly provided in the judgment and except for any unpaid balance of previously ordered spousal support, liability for the payment of spousal support shall terminate on the death of either party, and there shall be no liability for either the payment of spousal support or for any payment in cash or property as a substitute for the payment of spousal support after the death of either party. The court may approve an agreement for the entry of an order for the support of a party. A general judgment entered under this section may include an amount for support as requested in a petition filed under ORS 107.085 (Petition) or under a motion for relief made pursuant to ORS 107.095 (Provisions court may make after commencement of suit and before judgment) (1)(b) for which a limited judgment was not entered, payment of which commences no earlier than the date the petition or motion was served on the nonrequesting party, and the amount shall be considered a request for relief that has been decided by the general judgment for purposes of ORS 18.082 (Effect of entry of judgment) (3). In making the spousal support order, the court shall designate one or more categories of spousal support and shall make findings of the relevant factors in the decision. The court may order:

(A) Transitional spousal support as needed for a party to attain education and training necessary to allow the party to prepare for reentry into the job market or for advancement therein. The factors to be considered by the court in awarding transitional spousal support include but are not limited to:

(i) The duration of the marriage;

(ii) A party’s training and employment skills;

(iii) A party’s work experience;

(iv) The financial needs and resources of each party;

(v) The tax consequences to each party;

(vi) A party’s custodial and child support responsibilities; and

(vii) Any other factors the court deems just and equitable.

(B) Compensatory spousal support when there has been a significant financial or other contribution by one party to the education, training, vocational skills, career or earning capacity of the other party and when an order for compensatory spousal support is otherwise just and equitable in all of the circumstances. The factors to be considered by the court in awarding compensatory spousal support include but are not limited to:

(i) The amount, duration and nature of the contribution;

(ii) The duration of the marriage;

(iii) The relative earning capacity of the parties;

(iv) The extent to which the marital estate has already benefited from the contribution;

(v) The tax consequences to each party; and

(vi) Any other factors the court deems just and equitable.

(C) Spousal maintenance as a contribution by one spouse to the support of the other for either a specified or an indefinite period. The factors to be considered by the court in awarding spousal maintenance include but are not limited to:

(i) The duration of the marriage;

(ii) The age of the parties;

(iii) The health of the parties, including their physical, mental and emotional condition;

(iv) The standard of living established during the marriage;

(v) The relative income and earning capacity of the parties, recognizing that the wage earner’s continuing income may be a basis for support distinct from the income that the supported spouse may receive from the distribution of marital property;

(vi) A party’s training and employment skills;

(vii) A party’s work experience;

(viii) The financial needs and resources of each party;

(ix) The tax consequences to each party;

(x) A party’s custodial and child support responsibilities; and

(xi) Any other factors the court deems just and equitable.

(e) For the delivery to one party of such party’s personal property in the possession or control of the other at the time of the giving of the judgment.

(f) For the division or other disposition between the parties of the real or personal property, or both, of either or both of the parties as may be just and proper in all the circumstances. In determining the division of property under this paragraph, the following apply:

(A) A retirement plan or pension or an interest therein shall be considered as property.

(B) The court shall consider the contribution of a party as a homemaker as a contribution to the acquisition of marital assets.

(C) Except as provided in subparagraph (D) of this paragraph, there is a rebuttable presumption that both parties have contributed equally to the acquisition of property during the marriage, whether such property is jointly or separately held.

(D) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) Property acquired by gift to one party during the marriage and separately held by that party on a continuing basis from the time of receipt is not subject to a presumption of equal contribution under subparagraph (C) of this paragraph.

(ii) For purposes of this subparagraph, “property acquired by gift” means property acquired by one party through gift, devise, bequest, operation of law, beneficiary designation or inheritance.

(E) Subsequent to the filing of a petition for annulment or dissolution of marriage or separation, the rights of the parties in the marital assets shall be considered a species of co-ownership, and a transfer of marital assets under a judgment of annulment or dissolution of marriage or of separation entered on or after October 4, 1977, shall be considered a partitioning of jointly owned property.

(F) The court shall require full disclosure of all assets by the parties in arriving at a just property division.

(G) In arriving at a just and proper division of property, the court shall consider reasonable costs of sale of assets, taxes and any other costs reasonably anticipated by the parties.

(H) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) If a party has been awarded spousal support in lieu of a share of property, the court shall so state on the record and shall order the obligor to provide for and maintain life insurance in an amount commensurate with the obligation and designating the obligee as beneficiary for the duration of the obligation.

(ii) The obligee or attorney of the obligee shall cause a certified copy of the judgment to be delivered to the life insurance company or companies.

(iii) If the obligee or the attorney of the obligee delivers a true copy of the judgment to the life insurance company or companies, identifying the policies involved and requesting such notification under this section, the company or companies shall notify the obligee, as beneficiary of the insurance policy, whenever the policyholder takes any action that will change the beneficiary or reduce the benefits of the policy. Either party may request notification by the insurer when premium payments have not been made. If the obligor is ordered to provide for and maintain life insurance, the obligor shall provide to the obligee a true copy of the policy. The obligor shall also provide to the obligee written notice of any action that will reduce the benefits or change the designation of the beneficiaries under the policy.

(g) For the creation of trusts as follows:

(A) For the appointment of one or more trustees to hold, control and manage for the benefit of the children of the parties, of the marriage or otherwise such of the real or personal property of either or both of the parties, as the court may order to be allocated or appropriated to their support and welfare, and to collect, receive, expend, manage or invest any sum of money awarded for the support and welfare of minor children of the parties.

(B) For the appointment of one or more trustees to hold, manage and control such amount of money or such real or personal property of either or both of the parties, as may be set aside, allocated or appropriated for the support of a party.

(C) For the establishment of the terms of the trust and provisions for the disposition or distribution of such money or property to or between the parties, their successors, heirs and assigns after the purpose of the trust has been accomplished. Upon petition of a party or a person having an interest in the trust showing a change of circumstances warranting a change in the terms of the trust, the court may make and direct reasonable modifications in its terms.

(h) To change the name of either spouse to a name the spouse held before the marriage. The court shall order a change if it is requested by the affected party.

(i) For a money award for any sums of money found to be then remaining unpaid upon any order or limited judgment entered under ORS 107.095 (Provisions court may make after commencement of suit and before judgment) . If a limited judgment was entered under ORS 107.095 (Provisions court may make after commencement of suit and before judgment) , the limited judgment shall continue to be enforceable for any amounts not paid under the limited judgment unless those amounts are included in the money award made by the general judgment.

(j) For an award of reasonable attorney fees and costs and expenses reasonably incurred in the action in favor of a party or in favor of a party’s attorney.

(2) In determining the proper amount of support and the proper division of property under subsection (1)(c), (d) and (f) of this section, the court may consider evidence of the tax consequences on the parties of its proposed judgment.

(3) Upon the filing of the judgment, the property division ordered shall be deemed effective for all purposes. This transfer by judgment, which shall affect solely owned property transferred to the other spouse as well as commonly owned property in the same manner as would a declaration of a resulting trust in favor of the spouse to whom the property is awarded, is not a taxable sale or exchange.

(4) If an appeal is taken from a judgment of annulment or dissolution of marriage or of separation or from any part of a judgment rendered in pursuance of the provisions of ORS 107.005 (Annulment of void marriage) to 107.086 (Where to file petition) , 107.095 (Provisions court may make after commencement of suit and before judgment) , 107.105 (Provisions of judgment) , 107.115 (Effect of judgment) to 107.174 (Modification of order for parenting time) , 107.405 (Powers of court in dissolution, annulment or separation proceedings) , 107.425 (Investigation of parties in domestic relations suit involving children) , 107.445 (Attorney fees in certain domestic relations proceedings) to 107.520 (Establishment of conciliation jurisdiction) , 107.540 (Conciliation jurisdiction by court) and 107.610 (Qualifications of conciliation counselors) , the court rendering the judgment may provide in a supplemental judgment for any relief provided for in ORS 107.095 (Provisions court may make after commencement of suit and before judgment) and shall provide that the relief granted in the judgment is to be in effect only during the pendency of the appeal. A supplemental judgment under this subsection may be enforced as provided in ORS 33.015 (Definitions for ORS 33.015 to 33.155) to 33.155 (Applicability) and ORS chapter 18. A supplemental judgment under this subsection may be appealed in the same manner as provided for supplemental judgments modifying a domestic relations judgment under ORS 19.275 (Continuing jurisdiction of trial court in certain domestic relations cases) .

(5) If an appeal is taken from the judgment or other appealable order in a suit for annulment or dissolution of a marriage or for separation and the appellate court awards costs and disbursements to a party, the court may also award to that party, as part of the costs, such additional sum of money as it may adjudge reasonable as an attorney fee on the appeal.

(6) If, as a result of a suit for the annulment or dissolution of a marriage or for separation, the parties to such suit become owners of an undivided interest in any real or personal property, or both, either party may maintain supplemental proceedings by filing a petition in such suit for the partition of such real or personal property, or both, within two years from the entry of the judgment, showing among other things that the original parties to the judgment and their joint or several creditors having a lien upon any such real or personal property, if any there be, constitute the sole and only necessary parties to such supplemental proceedings. The procedure in the supplemental proceedings, so far as applicable, shall be the procedure provided in ORS 105.405 (Costs and expenses of partition) for the partition of real property, and the court granting the judgment shall have in the first instance and retain jurisdiction in equity therefor. [1971 c.280 §13; 1973 c.502 §8; 1975 c.722 §1; 1975 c.733 §2; 1977 c.205 §2; 1977 c.847 §2; 1977 c.878 §2a; 1979 c.144 §2; 1981 c.775 §1; 1983 c.728 §2; 1987 c.795 §9; 1987 c.885 §2; 1989 c.811 §6; 1993 c.315 §1; 1993 c.716 §3; 1995 c.22 §1; 1995 c.608 §3; 1997 c.22 §1; 1997 c.71 §19; 1997 c.707 §7; 1999 c.587 §1; 1999 c.762 §1; 2001 c.873 §5; 2003 c.576 §109; 2005 c.536 §7; 2005 c.568 §29; 2007 c.71 §27; 2011 c.115 §2; 2011 c.306 §1; 2011 c.438 §4; 2013 c.72 §2; 2013 c.126 §1]

Source: Section 107.105 — Provisions of judgment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 106.077 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 106 / Section 106.077
106.077 Issuance of marriage license
Status: in_force

(1) When the county clerk has received the written application for the marriage license from both applicants, and all other legal requirements for issuance of the marriage license have been met, the county clerk shall issue a marriage license which shall become effective three days after the date on which the application was signed by the applicants. The county clerk shall indicate on the license the date on which the license becomes effective. A license shall be valid for 60 days after the effective date.

(2) For good and sufficient cause shown, a written order waiving the three-day waiting period provided in subsection (1) of this section may be signed by:

(a) A judge of probate of the county;

(b) A circuit court judge of the county in which the circuit court judge is not the judge of probate if the jurisdiction of the circuit court has been extended to cover this section pursuant to ORS 3.275 (Procedure for transfer of jurisdiction over certain family-related matters) ;

(c) A judge of a county court of the county in which the judge of the county court is not the judge of probate if the circuit court judge does not reside therein; or

(d) The county clerk or official responsible for issuing the marriage license. [1953 c.143 §4(8); 1957 c.592 §1; 1963 c.429 §1; 1967 c.534 §13; 1971 c.456 §1; 1979 c.724 §2; 1981 c.152 §2; 1983 c.156 §1; 1989 c.508 §1]

Source: Section 106.077 — Issuance of marriage license; waiting period; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.500 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.500
107.500 Forms
Status: in_force

(1) The State Court Administrator shall prescribe the content of forms for use under ORS 107.485 (Conditions for summary dissolution procedure) and 107.490 (Commencement of proceeding) , including forms related to the waiver or deferral of fees and court costs under ORS 21.680 (Definitions for ORS 21.680 to 21.698) to 21.698 (Confidentiality of information related to waiver or deferral) , and an instructional brochure describing the procedures set forth in ORS 107.485 (Conditions for summary dissolution procedure) and 107.490 (Commencement of proceeding) .

(2) Each circuit court shall make available the appropriate forms and the instructional brochure described in subsection (1) of this section. [1983 c.692 §3; 1985 c.610 §13; 1993 c.448 §5; 1995 c.637 §11; 1995 c.666 §18; 1999 c.738 §6; 2003 c.264 §6; 2003 c.380 §4; 2003 c.576 §129; 2007 c.11 §5; 2007 c.493 §18c]

Source: Section 107.500 — Forms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 108.530 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 108 / Section 108.530
108.530 Removal of community property status by agreement
Status: in_force

Community property acquired during marriage and between July 5, 1947, and April 11, 1949, may be converted into property held as tenants in common or by entirety or as the separate property of either spouse by an agreement in writing evidencing such intent, signed by both spouses in a marriage. If the agreement affects title to real property, the agreement shall describe the property affected by the agreement, shall be executed and acknowledged in the same manner as deeds and shall be recorded in the deed records of each county in which any such real property is located. [Amended by 2015 c.629 §26]

Source: Section 108.530 — Removal of community property status by agreement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors108.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.480 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.480
109.480 Counseling of registrant
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the determination of a match but before identifying information is disclosed, the registrant shall, at the discretion of the agency operating the registry, participate in counseling with a person employed or approved by the registry.

(2) The counseling required under subsection (1) of this section shall place an emphasis on an evaluation of the need for and the effect of the information or contact on the genetic family members and the relationships within the adoptive family. [1983 c.672 §12; 2015 c.200 §8]

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

Source: Section 109.480 — Counseling of registrant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.611 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.611
110.611 Choice of law
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4) of this section, the law of the issuing state or foreign country governs:

(a) The nature, extent, amount and duration of current payments under a registered support order;

(b) The computation and payment of arrearages and accrual of interest on the arrearages under the support order; and

(c) The existence and satisfaction of other obligations under the support order.

(2) In a proceeding for arrears under a registered support order, the statute of limitation of this state, or of the issuing state or foreign country, whichever is longer, applies.

(3) A responding tribunal of this state shall apply the procedures and remedies of this state to enforce current support and collect arrears and interest due on a support order of another state or a foreign country registered in this state.

(4) After a tribunal of this state or another state determines which is the controlling order and issues an order consolidating arrears, if any, a tribunal of this state shall prospectively apply the law of the state or foreign country issuing the controlling order, including its law on interest on arrears, on current and future support and on consolidated arrears. [2015 c.298 §49]

Source: Section 110.611 — Choice of law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.617 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.617
110.617 Procedure to contest validity or enforcement of registered order
Status: in_force

(1) A nonregistering party seeking to contest the validity or enforcement of a registered support order in this state shall request a hearing within the time required by ORS 110.614 (Notice of registration of order) . The nonregistering party may seek to vacate the registration, to assert any defense to an allegation of noncompliance with the registered order or to contest the remedies being sought or the amount of any alleged arrearages pursuant to ORS 110.620 (Contest of registration or enforcement) .

(2) If the nonregistering party fails to contest the validity or enforcement of the registered support order in a timely manner, the order is confirmed by operation of law.

(3) If a nonregistering party requests a hearing to contest the validity or enforcement of the registered support order, the registering tribunal shall schedule the matter for hearing and give notice to the parties of the date, time and place of the hearing. [2015 c.298 §51]

Source: Section 110.617 — Procedure to contest validity or enforcement of registered order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.524 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.524
110.524 Simultaneous proceedings in another state
Status: in_force

(1) A tribunal of this state may exercise jurisdiction to establish a support order if the petition or comparable pleading is filed after a pleading is filed in another state or a foreign country only if:

(a) The petition or comparable pleading in this state is filed before the expiration of the time allowed in the other state or the foreign country for filing a responsive pleading challenging the exercise of jurisdiction by the other state or the foreign country;

(b) The contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in the other state or the foreign country; and

(c) If relevant, this state is the home state of the child.

(2) A tribunal of this state may not exercise jurisdiction to establish a support order if the petition or comparable pleading is filed before a petition or comparable pleading is filed in another state or a foreign country if:

(a) The petition or comparable pleading in the other state or foreign country is filed before the expiration of the time allowed in this state for filing a responsive pleading challenging the exercise of jurisdiction by this state;

(b) The contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in this state; and

(c) If relevant, the other state or foreign country is the home state of the child. [2015 c.298 §10]

Source: Section 110.524 — Simultaneous proceedings in another state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.510 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.510
107.510 Definitions for ORS 107.510 to 107.610
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 107.510 (Definitions for ORS 107.510 to 107.610) to 107.610 (Qualifications of conciliation counselors) :

(1) “Conciliation jurisdiction” means domestic relations conciliation jurisdiction and authority exercised under ORS 107.510 (Definitions for ORS 107.510 to 107.610) to 107.610 (Qualifications of conciliation counselors) by a circuit court in any controversy existing between spouses which may, unless a reconciliation or a settlement of the controversy is effected, result in the dissolution or annulment of the marriage or in disruption of the household.

(2) “Conciliation services” means domestic relations counseling and related services obtained by a circuit court exercising conciliation jurisdiction and used by the court in exercising that jurisdiction.

(3) “Domestic relations suit” means suit for dissolution of the marriage contract, annulment of the marriage or separation.

(4) “Separation” means separation from bed and board and separate maintenance. [1963 c.434 §1; 1971 c.280 §24; 1973 c.502 §13; 1999 c.59 §21; 2001 c.104 §33]

Source: Section 107.510 — Definitions for ORS 107.510 to 107.610 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.734 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.734
109.734 Taking testimony in another state
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to other procedures available to a party, a party to a child custody proceeding may offer testimony of witnesses who are located in another state, including testimony of the parties and the child, by deposition or other means allowable in this state for testimony taken in another state. The court on its own motion may order that the testimony of a person be taken in another state and may prescribe the manner in which and the terms upon which the testimony is taken.

(2) A court of this state may permit an individual residing in another state to be deposed or to testify by telephone, audiovisual means or other electronic means before a designated court or at another location in that state. A court of this state shall cooperate with courts of other states in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony.

(3) Documentary evidence transmitted from another state to a court of this state by technological means that does not produce an original writing may not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the means of transmission. [1999 c.649 §11]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.734 — Taking testimony in another state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.075 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.075
107.075 Residence requirements
Status: in_force

(1) If the marriage was solemnized in this state and either party is a resident of or domiciled in the state at the time the suit is commenced, a suit for its annulment or dissolution may be maintained where the ground alleged is one set forth in ORS 106.020 (Prohibited and void marriages) or 107.015 (Grounds for annulment or dissolution of marriage) .

(2) When the marriage was not solemnized in this state or when any ground other than set forth in ORS 106.020 (Prohibited and void marriages) or 107.015 (Grounds for annulment or dissolution of marriage) is alleged, at least one party must be a resident of or be domiciled in this state at the time the suit is commenced and continuously for a period of six months prior thereto.

(3) In a suit for separation, one of the parties must be a resident of or domiciled in this state at the time the suit is commenced.

(4) Residence or domicile under subsection (2) or (3) of this section is sufficient to give the court jurisdiction without regard to the place where the marriage was solemnized or where the cause of suit arose. [1971 c.280 §5; 1973 c.502 §5]

Source: Section 107.075 — Residence requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.649 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.649
110.649 Designated agency
Status: in_force

The Department of Justice is recognized as the agency designated by the United States central authority to perform specific functions under the Convention. [2015 c.298 §64]

Source: Section 110.649 — Designated agency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.650 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.650
109.650 Disclosure without minor’s consent and without liability
Status: in_force

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A hospital or a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, naturopathic physician, dentist or optometrist described in ORS 109.640 (Right to reproductive health care, medical treatment or dental treatment without parental consent) may advise a parent or legal guardian of a minor of the care, diagnosis or treatment of the minor or the need for any treatment of the minor, without the consent of the minor, and is not liable for advising the parent or legal guardian without the consent of the minor. [1971 c.381 §2; 2005 c.471 §8; 2010 c.91 §2; 2014 c.45 §12; 2017 c.356 §5]

Source: Section 109.650 — Disclosure without minor’s consent and without liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.159 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.159
107.159 Notice of change of residence
Status: in_force

(1) In any court order or judgment granting custody of a minor child and parenting time or visitation rights relating to the child, except for an order under ORS 107.700 (Short title) to 107.735 (Duties of State Court Administrator) , the court shall include in its order a provision requiring that neither parent may move to a residence more than 60 miles further distant from the other parent without giving the other parent reasonable notice of the change of residence and providing a copy of such notice to the court.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a parent is not required to give notice of a change of residence if the court, upon ex parte or other motion of the parent and for good cause, enters an order suspending the requirement. [1987 c.795 §4; 1997 c.707 §11; 2003 c.576 §113]

Source: Section 107.159 — Notice of change of residence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.135 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.135
107.135 Vacation or modification of judgment
Status: in_force

(1) The court may at any time after a judgment of annulment or dissolution of marriage or of separation is granted, upon the motion of either party and after service of notice on the other party in the manner provided by ORCP 7, and after notice to the Division of Child Support when required under subsection (9) of this section:

(a) Set aside, alter or modify any portion of the judgment that provides for the appointment and duties of trustees, for the custody, parenting time, visitation, support and welfare of the minor children and the children attending school, as defined in ORS 107.108 (Support or maintenance for child attending school) , including any health or life insurance provisions, for the support of a party or for life insurance under ORS 107.820 (Support order as insurable interest) or 107.830 (Physical examination may be ordered) ;

(b) Make an order, after service of notice to the other party, providing for the future custody, support and welfare of minor children residing in the state, who, at the time the judgment was given, were not residents of the state, or were unknown to the court or were erroneously omitted from the judgment;

(c) Terminate a duty of support toward any minor child who has become self-supporting, emancipated or married;

(d) After service of notice on the child in the manner provided by law for service of a summons, suspend future support for any child who has ceased to be a child attending school as defined in ORS 107.108 (Support or maintenance for child attending school) ; and

(e) Set aside, alter or modify any portion of the judgment that provides for a property award based on the enhanced earning capacity of a party that was awarded before October 23, 1999. A property award may be set aside, altered or modified under this paragraph:

(A) When the person with the enhanced earning capacity makes a good faith career change that results in less income;

(B) When the income of the person with the enhanced earning capacity decreases due to circumstances beyond the person’s control; or

(C) Under such other circumstances as the court deems just and proper.

(2) When a party moves to set aside, alter or modify the child support provisions of the judgment:

(a) The party shall state in the motion, 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 one brought under ORS 25.287 (Proceedings to modify orders to comply with formula) , 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) to 25.556 (Expeditious court hearings) , 107.431 (Modification of portion of judgment regarding parenting time or child support) , 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, other than the judgment the party is moving to set aside, alter or modify.

(b) The party shall include with the motion a certificate regarding any pending support proceeding and any existing support order other than the judgment the party is moving to set aside, alter or modify. The party shall use a certificate that is in a form established by court rule and include information required by court rule and paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(3) In a proceeding under this section to reconsider the spousal or child support provisions of the judgment, the following provisions apply:

(a) A substantial change in economic circumstances of a party, which may include, but is not limited to, a substantial change in the cost of reasonable and necessary expenses to either party, is sufficient for the court to reconsider its order of support, except that an order of compensatory spousal support may only be modified upon a showing of an involuntary, extraordinary and unanticipated change in circumstances that reduces the earning capacity of the paying spouse.

(b) If the judgment provided for a termination or reduction of spousal support at a designated age in anticipation of the commencement of pension, Social Security or other entitlement payments, and if the obligee is unable to obtain the anticipated entitlement payments, that inability is sufficient change in circumstances for the court to reconsider its order of support.

(c) If Social Security is considered in lieu of spousal support or partial spousal support, the court shall determine the amount of Social Security the party is eligible to collect. The court shall take into consideration any pension, retirement or other funds available to either party to effect an equitable distribution between the parties and shall also take into consideration any reduction of entitlement caused by taking early retirement.

(4) In considering under this section whether a change in circumstances exists sufficient for the court to reconsider spousal or child support provisions of a judgment, the following provisions apply:

(a) The court or administrator, as defined in ORS 25.010 (Definitions for support enforcement laws) , shall consider income opportunities and benefits of the respective parties from all sources, including but not limited to:

(A) The reasonable opportunity of each party, the obligor and obligee respectively, to acquire future income and assets.

(B) Retirement benefits available to the obligor and to the obligee.

(C) Other benefits to which the obligor is entitled, such as travel benefits, recreational benefits and medical benefits, contrasted with benefits to which the obligee is similarly entitled.

(D) Social Security benefits paid to a child, or to a representative payee administering the funds for the child’s use and benefit, as a result of the obligor’s disability or retirement if the benefits:

(i) Were not previously considered in the child support order; or

(ii) Were considered in an action initiated before May 12, 2003.

(E) Apportioned Veterans’ benefits or Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. chapter 35 paid to a child, or to a representative payee administering the funds for the child’s use and benefit, as a result of the obligor’s disability or retirement if the benefits:

(i) Were not previously considered in the child support order; or

(ii) Were considered in an action initiated before May 12, 2003.

(b) An obligee’s conviction for the attempted murder or conspiracy to commit the murder of the obligor qualifies as a change in circumstances sufficient for reconsideration of support provisions.

(c) If the motion for modification is one made by the obligor to reduce or terminate support, and if the obligee opposes the motion, the court shall not find a change in circumstances sufficient for reconsideration of support provisions, if the motion is based upon a reduction of the obligor’s financial status resulting from the obligor’s taking voluntary retirement, partial voluntary retirement or any other voluntary reduction of income or self-imposed curtailment of earning capacity, if it is shown that such action of the obligor was not taken in good faith but was for the primary purpose of avoiding the support obligation. In any subsequent motion for modification, the court shall deny the motion if the sole basis of the motion for modification is the termination of voluntarily taken retirement benefits and the obligor previously has been found not to have acted in good faith.

(d) The court shall consider the following factors in deciding whether the actions of the obligor were not in “good faith”:

(A) Timing of the voluntary retirement or other reduction in financial status to coincide with court action in which the obligee seeks or is granted an increase in spousal support.

(B) Whether all or most of the income producing assets and property were awarded to the obligor, and spousal support in lieu of such property was awarded to the obligee.

(C) Extent of the obligor’s dissipation of funds and assets prior to the voluntary retirement or soon after filing for the change of circumstances based on retirement.

(D) If earned income is reduced and absent dissipation of funds or large gifts, whether the obligor has funds and assets from which the spousal support could have been paid.

(E) Whether the obligor has given gifts of substantial value to others, including a current spouse, to the detriment of the obligor’s ability to meet the preexisting obligation of spousal support.

(5) Upon terminating a duty of spousal support, a court shall make specific findings of the basis for the termination and shall include the findings in the judgment.

(6) Any modification of child or spousal support granted because of a change of circumstances may be ordered effective retroactive to the date the motion for modification was served or to any date thereafter.

(7) The judgment is final as to any installment or payment of money that has accrued up to the time the nonmoving party, other than the state, is served with a motion to modify the judgment. The court may not modify any portion of the judgment that provides for any payment of money, either for minor children or for the support of a party, that has accrued before the motion is served. However:

(a) The court may allow a credit against child support arrearages for periods of time, excluding reasonable parenting time unless otherwise provided by order or judgment, during which the obligor, with the knowledge and consent of the obligee or pursuant to court order, has physical custody of the child; and

(b) The court may allow, as provided in the rules of the Child Support Program, a dollar-for-dollar credit against child support arrearages for any Social Security or Veterans’ benefits paid retroactively to the child, or to a representative payee administering the funds for the child’s use and benefit, as a result of an obligor’s disability or retirement.

(8) In a proceeding under subsection (1) of this section, the court may assess against either party a reasonable attorney fee and costs for the benefit of the other party. If a party is found to have acted in bad faith, the court shall order that party to pay a reasonable attorney fee and costs of the defending party.

(9) Whenever a motion to establish, modify or terminate child support or satisfy or alter support arrearages is filed and the child support rights of one of the parties or of a child of both of the parties have been assigned to the state, a true copy of the motion shall be served by mail or personal delivery on the Administrator of the Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice or on the branch office providing support services to the county in which the motion is filed.

(10) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) , the courts of Oregon, having once acquired personal and subject matter jurisdiction in a domestic relations action, retain such jurisdiction regardless of any change of domicile.

(b) The courts of Oregon, in a proceeding to establish, enforce or modify a child support order, shall recognize the provisions of the federal Full Faith and Credit for Child Support Orders Act (28 U.S.C. 1738B).

(11) In a proceeding under this section to reconsider provisions in a judgment relating to custody or parenting time, the court may consider repeated and unreasonable denial of, or interference with, parenting time to be a substantial change of circumstances.

(12) In a proceeding under this section to reconsider provisions in a judgment relating to parenting time, the court may suspend or terminate a parent’s parenting time with a child if the court finds that the parent has abused a controlled substance and that the parenting time is not in the best interests of the child. If a court has suspended or terminated a parent’s parenting time with a child for reasons described in this subsection, the court may not grant the parent future parenting time until the parent has shown that the reasons for the suspension or termination are resolved and that reinstated parenting time is in the best interests of the child. Nothing in this subsection limits the court’s authority under subsection (1)(a) of this section.

(13) In a proceeding under this section to reconsider provisions in a judgment relating to custody, temporary placement of the child by the custodial parent pursuant to ORS 109.056 (Delegation of certain powers by parent or guardian) (3) with the noncustodial parent as a result of military deployment of the custodial parent is not, by itself, a change of circumstances. Any fact relating to the child and the parties occurring subsequent to the last custody judgment, other than the custodial parent’s temporary placement of the child pursuant to ORS 109.056 (Delegation of certain powers by parent or guardian) (3) with the noncustodial parent, may be considered by the court when making a change of circumstances determination.

(14) Within 30 days after service of notice under subsection (1) of this section, the party served shall file a written response with the court.

(15) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) It is the policy of this state:

(A) To encourage the settlement of cases brought under this section; and

(B) For courts to enforce the terms of settlements described in paragraph (b) of this subsection to the fullest extent possible, except when to do so would violate the law or would clearly contravene public policy.

(b) In a proceeding under subsection (1) of this section, the court may enforce the terms set forth in a stipulated order or judgment signed by the parties, an order or judgment resulting from a settlement on the record or an order or judgment incorporating a settlement agreement:

(A) As contract terms using contract remedies;

(B) By imposing any remedy available to enforce an order or judgment, including but not limited to contempt; or

(C) By any combination of the provisions of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph.

(c) A party may seek to enforce an agreement and obtain remedies described in paragraph (b) of this subsection by filing a motion, serving notice on the other party in the manner provided by ORCP 7 and, if a remedy under paragraph (b)(B) of this subsection is sought, complying with the statutory requirements for that remedy. All claims for relief arising out of the same acts or omissions must be joined in the same proceeding.

(d) Nothing in paragraph (b) or (c) of this subsection limits a party’s ability, in a separate proceeding, to file a motion to modify an order or judgment under subsection (1) of this section or to seek enforcement of an ancillary agreement to the order or judgment. [1971 c.280 §16; 1973 c.502 §9; 1981 c.775 §2a; 1981 c.855 §1; 1983 c.728 §3; 1983 c.761 §9; 1987 c.795 §10; 1987 c.885 §3; 1989 c.545 §1; 1991 c.888 §2; 1993 c.315 §2; 1995 c.22 §2; 1997 c.91 §1; 1997 c.475 §6; 1997 c.704 §52; 1997 c.707 §9; 1999 c.80 §65; 1999 c.587 §2; 1999 c.1030 §2; 2001 c.104 §32; 2001 c.203 §4; 2001 c.334 §4; 2003 c.14 §41; 2003 c.116 §4; 2003 c.419 §1; 2003 c.572 §13a; 2003 c.576 §§112,112a,112b; 2005 c.708 §6; 2007 c.611 §11; 2009 c.80 §5; 2015 c.298 §90; 2019 c.291 §13; 2019 c.354 §2; 2021 c.597 §59]

Source: Section 107.135 — Vacation or modification of judgment; policy regarding settlement; enforcement of settlement terms; remedies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.118 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.118
109.118 Validity of decrees or orders entered prior to July 3, 1975, concerning custody, adoption or permanent commitment of child
Status: in_force

All decrees or orders heretofore entered in any court of this state concerning the custody, adoption or permanent commitment of a child are hereby declared valid upon the expiration of 30 days after July 3, 1975, notwithstanding that notice was not given to the putative father of the child. [1975 c.640 §13]

Source: Section 109.118 — Validity of decrees or orders entered prior to July 3, 1975, concerning custody, adoption or permanent commitment of child , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.592 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.592
110.592 Authority to issue support order
Status: in_force

(1) If a support order entitled to recognition under this chapter has not been issued, a responding tribunal of this state with personal jurisdiction over the parties may issue a support order if:

(a) The individual seeking the order resides outside this state; or

(b) The support enforcement agency seeking the order is located outside this state.

(2) The tribunal may issue a temporary child support order if the tribunal determines that such an order is appropriate and the individual ordered to pay is:

(a) A presumed father of the child;

(b) Petitioning to have his paternity adjudicated;

(c) Identified as the father of the child through genetic testing;

(d) An alleged father who has declined to submit to genetic testing;

(e) Shown by clear and convincing evidence to be the father of the child;

(f) An acknowledged father as provided in ORS 109.070 (Presumption of parentage) ;

(g) The mother of the child; or

(h) An individual who has been ordered to pay child support in a previous proceeding and the order has not been reversed or vacated.

(3) Upon finding, after notice and opportunity to be heard, that an obligor owes a duty of support, the tribunal shall issue a support order directed to the obligor and may issue other orders pursuant to ORS 110.551 (Duties and powers of responding tribunal) . [2015 c.298 §37]

Source: Section 110.592 — Authority to issue support order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.795 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.795
107.795 Availability of other remedies
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 107.615 (Fees to support services) and 107.755 (Court-ordered mediation) to 107.795 (Availability of other remedies) shall preclude a party from obtaining any orders available under ORS 107.700 (Short title) to 107.735 (Duties of State Court Administrator) or ORS 124.005 (Definitions for ORS 124.005 to 124.040) to 124.040 (Short title) before or during mediation. [1983 c.671 §8; 1995 c.666 §22; 2011 c.595 §109]

Source: Section 107.795 — Availability of other remedies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.490 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.490
107.490 Commencement of proceeding
Status: in_force

(1) A proceeding for summary dissolution of the marriage shall be commenced by filing in the circuit court a petition in the form prescribed by the State Court Administrator under ORS 107.500 (Forms) . The petition shall be signed by the petitioner and shall state that as of the date of the filing of the petition each and every condition set forth in ORS 107.485 (Conditions for summary dissolution procedure) has been met. The court, upon its own motion, may require a showing by appearance or affidavit of the petitioner.

(2) The petitioner shall serve the respondent with a summons and a true copy of the petition in the manner provided in ORCP 7 D and E. Service must be proved as required in ORCP 7 F.

(3) Within 30 days after the date on which the respondent is served with the summons or, if service is made by publication or posting under ORCP 7 D(6), within 30 days from the date of last publication or posting, the respondent shall file with the court a written answer to the petition or a motion, along with the required filing fee, and proof of service of the answer or motion on the petitioner.

(4) If the respondent fails to file a written answer or motion as required by this section or fails to appear for a hearing in the proceeding, the court may find the respondent in default, enter a judgment of summary dissolution and award costs to the petitioner or the state if fees and costs were waived or deferred. [1983 c.692 §2; 2007 c.11 §4]

Source: Section 107.490 — Commencement of proceeding; petition content; court authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.035 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.035
109.035 Security required before foreign travel with child
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Custody order” includes any order or judgment establishing or modifying custody of, or parenting time or visitation with, a minor child as described in ORS 107.095 (Provisions court may make after commencement of suit and before judgment) , 107.105 (Provisions of judgment) (1), 107.135 (Vacation or modification of judgment) or 109.103 (Proceeding to determine custody or support of child) .

(b) “Foreign country” means any country that:

(A) Is not a signatory to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction;

(B) Does not provide for the extradition to the United States of a parental abductor and minor child;

(C) Has local laws or practices that would restrict the other parent of the minor child from freely traveling to or exiting from the country because of the race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity of the other parent;

(D) Has local laws or practices that would restrict the ability of the minor child from legally leaving the country after the child reaches the age of majority because of the race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity of the child; or

(E) Poses a significant risk that the physical health or safety of the minor child would be endangered in the country because of war, human rights violations or specific circumstances related to the needs of the child.

(2) A court that finds by clear and convincing evidence a risk of international abduction of a minor child may issue a court order requiring a parent who is subject to a custody order and who plans to travel with a minor child to a foreign country to provide security, bond or other guarantee as described in subsection (4) of this section.

(3) In determining whether a risk of international abduction of a minor child exists, a court shall consider the following factors involving a parent who is subject to a custody order:

(a) The parent has taken or retained, attempted to take or retain or threatened to take or retain a minor child in violation of state law or a valid custody order and the parent is unable to present clear and convincing evidence that the parent believed in good faith that the conduct was necessary to avoid imminent harm to the parent or the child;

(b) The parent has recently engaged in a pattern of activities that indicates the parent is planning to abduct the minor child from this country;

(c) The parent has strong familial, emotional or cultural connections to this country or another country, regardless of citizenship or residency status; and

(d) Any other relevant factors.

(4) A security, bond or other guarantee required by a court under this section may include, but is not limited to, any of the following:

(a) A bond or security deposit in an amount that is sufficient to offset the cost of recovering the minor child if the child is abducted;

(b) Supervised parenting time; or

(c) Passport and travel controls, including but not limited to controls that:

(A) Prohibit the parent from removing the minor child from this state or this country;

(B) Require the parent to surrender a passport or an international travel visa that is issued in the name of the minor child or jointly in the names of the parent and the child;

(C) Prohibit the parent from applying for a new or replacement passport or international travel visa on behalf of the minor child; and

(D) Require the parent to provide to a relevant embassy or consulate and to the Office of Children’s Issues in the United States Department of State the following documents:

(i) Written notice of passport and travel controls required under this paragraph; and

(ii) A certified copy of a court order issued under this section.

(5) After considering the factors under subsection (3) of this section and requiring a security, bond or other guarantee under this section, the court shall issue a written determination supported by findings of fact and conclusions of law.

(6) Nothing in this section is intended to limit the inherent power of a court in matters relating to children. [2003 c.532 §1; 2005 c.22 §85; 2007 c.100 §17; 2021 c.367 §7]

Note: 109.035 (Security required before foreign travel with child) 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 109.035 — Security required before foreign travel with child , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.580 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.580
107.580 Restriction of services
Status: in_force

Whenever a circuit court determines that the conciliation services provided by it are not adequate for the proper disposition of all matters that may be referred to the services under ORS 107.570 (Notice) , the court, by rule, may restrict the services provided, but shall give priority to controversies in which the spouses have children under 15 years of age whose welfare is involved in the outcome of the controversy. [1963 c.434 §8]

Source: Section 107.580 — Restriction of services; priority when children involved; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.755 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.755
107.755 Court-ordered mediation
Status: in_force

(1) Each judicial district shall:

(a) Provide a mediation orientation session for all parties in cases in which child custody, parenting time or visitation is in dispute, and in any other domestic relations case in which mediation has been ordered. The orientation session may be structured in any way the circuit court determines best meets the needs of the parties. The orientation session should be designed to make the parties aware of:

(A) What mediation is;

(B) Mediation options available to them; and

(C) The advantages and disadvantages of each method of dispute resolution.

(b) Except in matters tried under ORS 107.097 (Ex parte temporary custody or parenting time orders) and 107.138 (Temporary status quo order regarding child custody) or upon a finding of good cause, require parties in all cases described in paragraph (a) of this subsection to attend a mediation orientation session prior to any judicial determination of the issues.

(c) Provide mediation under ORS 107.755 (Court-ordered mediation) to 107.795 (Availability of other remedies) in any case in which child custody, parenting time and visitation are in dispute.

(d) Have developed a plan that addresses domestic violence issues and other power imbalance issues in the context of mediation orientation sessions and mediation of any issue in accordance with the following guidelines:

(A) All mediation programs and mediators must recognize that mediation is not an appropriate process for all cases and that agreement is not necessarily the appropriate outcome of all mediation;

(B) Neither the existence of nor the provisions of a restraining order issued under ORS 107.718 (Restraining order) may be mediated;

(C) All mediation programs and mediators must develop and implement:

(i) A screening and ongoing evaluation process of domestic violence issues for all mediation cases;

(ii) A provision for opting out of mediation that allows a party to decline mediation after the party has been informed of the advantages and disadvantages of mediation or at any time during the mediation; and

(iii) A set of safety procedures intended to minimize the likelihood of intimidation or violence in the orientation session, during mediation or on the way in or out of the building in which the orientation or mediation occurs;

(D) When a mediator explains the process to the parties, the mediator shall include in the explanation the disadvantages of mediation and the alternatives to mediation;

(E) All mediators shall obtain continuing education regarding domestic violence and related issues; and

(F) Mediation programs shall collect appropriate data. Mediation programs shall be sensitive to domestic violence issues when determining what data to collect.

(e) In developing the plan required by paragraph (d) of this subsection, consult with one or more of the following:

(A) A statewide or local multidisciplinary domestic violence coordinating council.

(B) A nonprofit private organization funded under ORS 409.292 (Funding of programs relating to family, domestic and teen dating violence) .

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, mediation under ORS 107.755 (Court-ordered mediation) to 107.795 (Availability of other remedies) , including the mediation orientation session described in subsection (1)(a) of this section, may not be encouraged or provided in proceedings under ORS 30.866 (Action for issuance or violation of stalking protective order) , 107.700 (Short title) to 107.735 (Duties of State Court Administrator) , 124.005 (Definitions for ORS 124.005 to 124.040) to 124.040 (Short title) or 163.738 (Effect of citation) .

(3) The court, as provided in ORS 3.220 (Rules) , may make rules consistent with ORS 107.755 (Court-ordered mediation) to 107.795 (Availability of other remedies) to govern the operation and procedure of mediation provided under this section.

(4) If a court provides mediation of financial issues, it shall develop a list of mediators who meet the minimum education and experience qualifications established by rules adopted under ORS 1.002 (Supreme Court) . The rules must require demonstrated proficiency in mediation of financial issues. Once the list is developed, the judicial district shall maintain the list. Mediation of financial issues is subject to the plan developed under subsection (1)(d) of this section and to the limitations imposed by subsection (2) of this section.

(5) A circuit court may provide mediation in connection with its exercise of conciliation jurisdiction under ORS 107.510 (Definitions for ORS 107.510 to 107.610) to 107.610 (Qualifications of conciliation counselors) , but a circuit court need not provide conciliation services in order to provide mediation under ORS 107.755 (Court-ordered mediation) to 107.795 (Availability of other remedies) . [1983 c.671 §2; 1993 c.138 §4; 1995 c.273 §10; 1995 c.666 §21a; 1997 c.475 §1; 1997 c.707 §18a; 2001 c.394 §2; 2003 c.791 §24; 2005 c.22 §82]

Source: Section 107.755 — Court-ordered mediation; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.108 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.108
107.108 Support or maintenance for child attending school
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Child attending school” means a child of the parties who:

(A) Is unmarried;

(B) Is 18 years of age or older and under 21 years of age;

(C) Is making satisfactory academic progress as defined by the school that the child attends; and

(D) Has a course load that is no less than one-half of the load that is determined by the school to constitute full-time enrollment.

(b) “Regularly scheduled break” means:

(A) A summer semester or term;

(B) A period of time not exceeding four months between graduation from or completion of school and the beginning of the next regularly scheduled term, semester or course of study at school;

(C) A period of time between the end and beginning of regularly scheduled consecutive school semesters, terms or courses of study; or

(D) Any other scheduled break between courses of study that is defined by the school as a regularly scheduled break.

(c) “School” means:

(A) An educational facility such as a high school, community college, four-year college or university;

(B) A course of professional, vocational or technical training, including the Job Corps, designed to fit the child for gainful employment; or

(C) A high school equivalency course, including but not limited to a General Educational Development (GED) program, an educational program for grade 12 or below and home schooling.

(2) A support order entered or modified under ORS 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) to 25.556 (Expeditious court hearings) or this chapter or ORS chapter 25, 108, 109, 110, 125, 419B or 419C may require either parent, or both of them, to provide for the support or maintenance of a child attending school.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 25.503 (Parties to support proceedings) , a child attending school is a party to any legal proceeding related to the support order. A child attending school may:

(a) Apply for services under ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) :

(A) If a support order provides for the support or maintenance of the child attending school; or

(B) In accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Justice;

(b) Request a judicial or administrative modification of the child support amount or may receive notice of and participate in any modification proceeding; and

(c) Agree, in the manner provided under ORS 25.020 (When support payment to be made to Department of Justice) (12), that payments not made to the Department of Justice should be credited for amounts that would have been paid to the child attending school if the payments had been made to the department.

(4) Regardless of whether the child is a child attending school, an unmarried child who is 18 years of age or older and under 21 years of age:

(a) Is a necessary party to a judicial proceeding under ORS 107.085 (Petition) , 107.135 (Vacation or modification of judgment) , 107.431 (Modification of portion of judgment regarding parenting time or child support) , 108.110 (Petition for support of spouse and children) , 109.103 (Proceeding to determine custody or support of child) or 109.165 (Vacation or modification of judgment) in which the child’s parents are parties and the court has authority to order or modify support for a child attending school; and

(b) May request notice of any proceeding initiated by the administrator to modify a support order that may affect the child’s rights as a child attending school. To receive notice, the child shall provide an address to the administrator, and the administrator shall notify the child of any modification proceeding by first class mail. To be a party to a proceeding, the child must send a written request to the administrator within 30 days after the date of the notice of the proceeding.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a support order provides for the support or maintenance of a child attending school and the child qualifies as a child attending school, unless good cause is found for the distribution of the payment to be made in some other manner, support shall be distributed to the child if services are being provided under ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) or shall be paid directly to the child if those services are not being provided.

(b) Unless otherwise ordered by the court, administrator or administrative law judge, when there are multiple children for whom support is ordered, the amount distributed or paid directly to a child attending school is a prorated share based on the number of children for whom support is ordered. However, if, due to a parenting time or split custody arrangement, support was not paid to the parent having primary physical custody of the child before the child turned 18 years of age, support may not be distributed or paid directly to the child attending school unless the support order is modified.

(c) The Department of Justice shall adopt rules to define good cause and circumstances under which the administrator or administrative law judge may allocate support by other than a prorated share and to determine how support is to be allocated in those circumstances.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) For support payments to continue to be distributed or paid directly to the child attending school, the child shall provide to each parent ordered to pay support and, if services are being provided under ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) , to the department:

(A) Written notice of the child’s intent to attend or continue to attend school. The child shall provide the notice before reaching 18 years of age. The notice must include the name of the school and the expected graduation date or date when the child will stop attending classes. If the child changes schools, the child shall provide the information required by this subsection concerning the subsequent school before the expected graduation date or date when the child will stop attending classes at the previous school.

(B) Written consent that:

(i) Is directed to the child’s school and is in a form consistent with state and federal requirements that restrict disclosure of student records;

(ii) Gives the school authority to disclose to each parent ordered to pay support the child’s enrollment status, whether the child is maintaining satisfactory academic progress, a list of courses in which the child is enrolled and the child’s grades; and

(iii) States that the disclosure is for the purpose of permitting each parent to verify the child’s compliance with the requirements of this section.

(b) The child shall provide the written consent form described in paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection within 30 days after the beginning of the first term or semester after the child reaches 18 years of age, at the beginning of each academic year thereafter and as otherwise required by the school to disclose the information under this section.

(c) If an order of nondisclosure of information has been entered concerning the child under ORS 25.020 (When support payment to be made to Department of Justice) , the child may provide the information described in paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection in the manner established by the department by rule.

(7) Each parent ordered to pay support shall continue to make support payments, to be distributed or paid directly, to the child during regularly scheduled breaks as long as the child intends to continue attending school the next scheduled term or semester.

(8) A parent’s obligation to pay support to a child attending school is suspended when:

(a) The child has reached 18 years of age and has not provided written notice of the child’s intent to attend or continue to attend school, or the child has graduated or reached the date to stop attending classes, as provided under subsection (6)(a)(A) of this section;

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Services are not being provided under ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) ;

(B) The parent has provided the child with a written notice of the parent’s intent to stop paying support directly to the child because the child is no longer a child attending school or the child has not provided the written consent required by subsection (6)(a)(B) of this section; and

(C) Thirty days have passed since the parent provided the notice to the child and the parent has not received:

(i) Written confirmation from the school that the child is enrolled in the school and is a child attending school; or

(ii) The written consent from the child as required by subsection (6)(a)(B) of this section;

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Services are being provided under ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) ;

(B) A parent ordered to pay support has provided the department with written notice that the child is no longer a child attending school or that the child has not provided the written consent required by subsection (6)(a)(B) of this section;

(C) The department has provided written notice to the child requiring:

(i) Written confirmation, on a form developed by the department, from the school that the child is enrolled in the school and is a child attending school; and

(ii) Proof that the written consent required by subsection (6)(a)(B) of this section has been provided to the parent ordered to pay support; and

(D) Thirty days have passed since the department provided the notice to the child and the department has not received:

(i) Written confirmation from the school that the child is enrolled in the school and is a child attending school; or

(ii) Proof that the written consent required by subsection (6)(a)(B) of this section has been provided to the parent ordered to pay support.

(9) When a parent’s support obligation has been suspended under subsection (8) of this section, the obligation is reinstated:

(a) If services are not being provided under ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) , effective on the date the parent receives written confirmation from the school that the child is enrolled in the school and is a child attending school and receives the written consent from the child as required by subsection (6)(a)(B) of this section; or

(b) If services are being provided under ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) , effective on the date the department receives written confirmation from the school that the child is enrolled in the school and is a child attending school and receives proof that the written consent required by subsection (6)(a)(B) of this section has been provided to the parent ordered to pay support.

(10) If a parent ordered to pay support is paying a prorated share under subsection (5) of this section and that obligation is suspended under subsection (8) of this section, the parent shall pay to the obligee the amount previously paid to the child attending school until such time as the support order is modified. The suspension of a parent’s obligation to pay support to a child attending school is a substantial change of circumstances for purposes of modifying a support order. In a proceeding to modify a support order, the court, administrator or administrative law judge may order a modified amount of support and may order an amount of support to be paid in the event that a support obligation is reinstated under subsection (9) of this section.

(11) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If services are being provided under ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) and the department has suspended a support obligation under subsection (8) of this section or reinstated a support obligation under subsection (9) of this section, a party may request administrative review of the action within 30 days after the date of the notice that the department has suspended or reinstated the support obligation.

(b) The department may adopt rules specifying the issues that may be considered on review.

(c) A party may appeal the department’s decision on review under ORS 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) .

(12) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, if a parent who is required to provide for the support or maintenance of a child attending school has established a higher education savings plan for the child’s continued education, the court may order payment in accordance with the plan instead of ordering support that would otherwise be distributed or paid directly to the child under this section.

(b) If the court orders payment in accordance with the plan, the court may not order compliance with or payment of that provision of the order through the department.

(c) As used in this subsection, “higher education savings plan” means a tax-advantaged account established by a parent on behalf of a child for the purpose of paying qualified higher education expenses of the child at eligible educational institutions.

(13) A support order that provides for the support or maintenance of a child attending school is subject to this section regardless of when the support order was entered.

(14) A support order that provides for the support or maintenance of a child attending school is intended to recognize the importance of continuing education for a child over 18 years of age who does not benefit from an intact family or who has been removed from the household. While support may serve to supplement the resources available to the child attending school, it is not intended to replace other resources or meet all of the financial needs of a child attending school. [1973 c.827 §12b; 1981 c.669 §1; 1989 c.518 §1; 1995 c.343 §21; 1997 c.704 §51; 2003 c.73 §50a; 2003 c.75 §84; 2003 c.576 §110; 2005 c.591 §1; 2019 c.13 §26; 2019 c.291 §12]

Source: Section 107.108 — Support or maintenance for child attending school; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.797 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.797
109.797 Expedited enforcement of child custody determination
Status: in_force

(1) A petition 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) must be verified. Certified copies of all orders sought to be enforced and of any order confirming registration must be attached to the petition. A copy of a certified copy of an order may be attached instead of the original.

(2) A petition for enforcement of a child custody determination must state:

(a) Whether the court that issued the determination identified the jurisdictional basis it relied upon in exercising jurisdiction and, if so, what the basis was;

(b) Whether the determination for which enforcement is sought has been vacated, stayed or modified by a court whose decision must be enforced under ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) and, if so, must identify the court, the case number and the nature of the proceeding;

(c) Whether any proceeding has been commenced that could affect the current proceeding, including proceedings relating to domestic violence, protective orders, termination of parental rights and adoptions and, if so, must identify the court, the case number and the nature of the proceeding;

(d) The present physical address of the child and the respondent, if known;

(e) Whether relief in addition to the immediate physical custody of the child and attorney fees is sought, including a request for assistance from law enforcement officials and, if so, the relief sought; and

(f) If the child custody determination has been registered and confirmed under ORS 109.787 (Registration of child custody determination) , the date and place of registration.

(3) Upon the filing of a petition, the court shall issue an order directing the respondent to appear in person with or without the child at a hearing and may enter any order necessary to ensure the safety of the parties and the child. If the court issues an order, the order shall be served in the manner the court determines to be appropriate under the circumstances of the case and may include service by the sheriff. The person requesting the order shall pay the costs of service. The court shall hold the hearing as soon as reasonably possible and shall expedite the hearing if it finds an emergency is present.

(4) An order issued under subsection (3) of this section must state the time and place of the hearing and advise the respondent that at the hearing the court will order that the petitioner may take immediate physical custody of the child and will order the payment of fees, costs and expenses under ORS 109.811 (Costs, fees and expenses) , and may schedule a hearing to determine whether further relief is appropriate, unless the respondent appears and establishes that:

(a) The child custody determination has not been registered and confirmed under ORS 109.787 (Registration of child custody determination) and 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 for which enforcement is sought 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 respondent 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 enforcement is sought; or

(b) The child custody determination for which enforcement is sought was registered and confirmed under ORS 109.787 (Registration of child custody determination) , but has been vacated, stayed or modified by a court of a state having jurisdiction to do so under ORS 109.741 (Initial child custody jurisdiction) to 109.771 (Appearance of parties and child) . [1999 c.649 §30]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.797 — Expedited enforcement of child custody determination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.455 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.455
109.455 Persons eligible to use registry
Status: in_force

(1) Only a birth parent, adult adoptee, adult genetic sibling of an adoptee, parent or guardian of a minor adoptee or of a minor genetic sibling of an adoptee, adoptive parent of a deceased adoptee and parents or adult siblings of a deceased birth parent may use the registry for obtaining identifying information about birth parents, putative fathers, adoptees and genetic siblings of adoptees.

(2) A putative father may not use the registry to obtain identifying information but may register to authorize release of identifying information under ORS 109.460 (Persons eligible to register) . [1983 c.672 §7; 1989 c.372 §2; 1997 c.442 §3; 2015 c.200 §3]

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

Source: Section 109.455 — Persons eligible to use registry , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 106.165 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 106 / Section 106.165
106.165 Form of commemorative marriage certificate
Status: in_force

(1) The county clerk shall prescribe a standard form of a commemorative marriage certificate to be issued by the county clerk and kept by the married couple. The certificate must contain the names and addresses of the parties and of at least two witnesses, the date and place of the marriage, the signature of the person who solemnized the marriage, the date of the marriage license and the name of the county clerk who issued the license.

(2) The commemorative marriage certificate must contain the following wording in legible font type: “This is a commemorative certificate. This certificate is not the legal marriage record.”

(3) The commemorative marriage certificate shall be of such size and appearance as to emphasize the importance of the event. [1975 c.277 §§1,2; 2001 c.501 §6; 2007 c.703 §5]

Note: 106.165 (Form of commemorative marriage certificate) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 106 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 106.165 — Form of commemorative marriage certificate; preparation; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.667 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.667
110.667 Modification of Convention support order
Status: in_force

(1) A tribunal of this state may not modify a Convention child support order if the obligee remains a resident of the foreign country where the support order was issued unless:

(a) The obligee submits to the jurisdiction of a tribunal of this state, either expressly or by defending on the merits of the case without objecting to the jurisdiction at the first available opportunity; or

(b) The foreign tribunal lacks or refuses to exercise jurisdiction to modify its support order or issue a new support order.

(2) If a tribunal of this state does not modify a Convention child support order because the order is not recognized in this state, ORS 110.660 (Recognition and enforcement of registered Convention support order) (3) applies. [2015 c.298 §72]

Source: Section 110.667 — Modification of Convention support order; requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.655 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.655
110.655 Registration of Convention support order
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 110.645 (Definitions) to 110.669 (Language of filed record) , a party who is an individual or a support enforcement agency seeking recognition of a Convention support order shall register the order in this state as provided in ORS 110.605 (Registration of order for enforcement) to 110.641 (Procedure to modify foreign child support order) .

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 110.572 (Pleadings and accompanying documents) and 110.607 (Procedure to register order for enforcement) (1), a request for registration of a Convention support order must be accompanied by:

(a) A complete text of the support order or an abstract or extract of the support order drawn up by the issuing foreign tribunal, which may be in the form recommended by the Hague Conference on Private International Law;

(b) A record stating that the support order is enforceable in the issuing country;

(c) If the respondent did not appear and was not represented in the proceedings in the issuing country, a record attesting, as appropriate, either that the respondent had proper notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard or that the respondent had proper notice of the support order and an opportunity to be heard in a challenge or appeal on fact or law before a tribunal;

(d) A record showing the amount of arrears, if any, and the date the amount was calculated;

(e) A record showing a requirement for automatic adjustment of the amount of support, if any, and the information necessary to make the appropriate calculations; and

(f) If necessary, a record showing the extent to which the applicant received free legal assistance in the issuing country.

(3) A request for registration of a Convention support order may seek recognition and partial enforcement of the order.

(4) A tribunal of this state may vacate the registration of a Convention support order without the filing of a contest under ORS 110.657 (Contest of registered Convention support order) only if, acting on its own motion, the tribunal finds that recognition and enforcement of the order would be manifestly incompatible with public policy.

(5) The tribunal shall promptly notify the parties of the registration or the order vacating the registration of a Convention support order. [2015 c.298 §67]

Source: Section 110.655 — Registration of Convention support order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 108.020 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 108 / Section 108.020
108.020 Nonliability for other spouse’s obligations
Status: in_force

Neither spouse in a marriage is liable for the debts or liabilities of the other spouse incurred before marriage. Except as provided in ORS 108.040 (Liability of parents for expenses of family and education of children) , a spouse in a marriage is not liable for the separate debts of the other spouse, and the rent or income of property owned by either spouse is not liable for the separate debts of the other spouse. [Amended by 2015 c.629 §15]

Source: Section 108.020 — Nonliability for other spouse’s obligations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors108.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.550 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.550
107.550 Petition for conciliation jurisdiction
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever either spouse or both spouses file in a circuit court exercising conciliation jurisdiction and providing conciliation services a petition requesting the court to exercise conciliation jurisdiction with respect to a controversy existing between the spouses, the court shall exercise conciliation jurisdiction over the controversy and over the parties thereto and all persons having any relation to the controversy.

(2) The petition shall:

(a) Allege that a controversy exists between the spouses and request the aid of the court to effect a reconciliation or a settlement of the controversy;

(b) State the name, address and age of each spouse and the date and place of marriage;

(c) State the name, address and age of each minor child of the spouses or either spouse;

(d) State, if known, whether a domestic relations suit involving the same marriage is pending in any other court in this or any other state; and

(e) State such other information as the court, by rule, may require.

(3) No fee shall be charged for filing the petition. [1963 c.434 §5; 1965 c.625 §3]

Source: Section 107.550 — Petition for conciliation jurisdiction; content; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.335 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.335
109.335 Appointment of guardian pending further adoption proceedings
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS chapter 125 that relate to the appointment of a guardian, when a petition is filed pursuant to ORS 109.276 (Petition for adoption) for leave to adopt a minor child and the required consent thereto has been filed, the court before which the petition is pending may on its own motion enter an order appointing the petitioner or some other suitable person guardian of the minor child pending further order of the court or entry of a judgment under ORS 109.350 (Judgment of adoption or readoption) . [1965 c.187 §1; 1967 c.231 §1; 1973 c.823 §108; 1995 c.664 §83; 2003 c.576 §149]

Source: Section 109.335 — Appointment of guardian pending further adoption proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.005 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.005
107.005 Annulment of void marriage
Status: in_force

(1) A marriage may be declared void from the beginning for any of the causes specified in ORS 106.020 (Prohibited and void marriages) ; and, whether so declared or not, shall be deemed and held to be void in any action, suit or proceeding in which the marriage may come into question.

(2) When either spouse claims or pretends that the marriage is void or voidable under the provisions of ORS 106.020 (Prohibited and void marriages) , the marriage may at the suit of the other be declared valid or that the marriage was void from the beginning or that the marriage is void from the time of the judgment.

(3) A marriage once declared valid by the judgment of a court having jurisdiction thereof, in a suit for that purpose, cannot afterward be questioned for the same cause directly or otherwise. [1971 c.280 §7; 2003 c.576 §102; 2015 c.629 §11]

Source: Section 107.005 — Annulment of void marriage; declaration of validity; effect of declaration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.626 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.626
110.626 Registration of order for modification
Status: in_force

A party or support enforcement agency seeking to modify, or to modify and enforce, a child support order issued in another state shall register that order in this state in the same manner provided in 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 later. The pleading must specify the grounds for modification. [2015 c.298 §54]

Source: Section 110.626 — Registration of order for modification; petition for modification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 106.110 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 106 / Section 106.110
106.110 Unlawful issuance of marriage license prohibited
Status: in_force

No county clerk shall issue a license contrary to the provisions of ORS 106.041 (Marriage license) to 106.077 (Issuance of marriage license) or 106.100 (County clerk’s records) .

Source: Section 106.110 — Unlawful issuance of marriage license prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.100 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.100
109.100 Petition for support
Status: in_force

(1) Any minor child or the administrator may, in accordance with ORCP 27 A, apply to the circuit court in the county in which the child resides, or in which the natural or adoptive father or mother of the child may be found, for an order upon the child’s father or mother, or both, to provide for the child’s support. The child or the administrator may apply for the order by filing in the county a petition setting forth the facts and circumstances relied upon for the order. If satisfied that a just cause exists, the court shall direct that the father or mother appear at a time set by the court to show cause why an order of support should not be entered in the matter.

(2) 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 the minor child, including a proceeding brought under ORS 25.287 (Proceedings to modify orders to comply with formula) , 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) to 25.556 (Expeditious court hearings) , 107.085 (Petition) , 107.135 (Vacation or modification of judgment) , 107.431 (Modification of portion of judgment regarding parenting time or child support) , 108.110 (Petition for support of spouse and children) , 109.103 (Proceeding to determine custody or support of child) , 109.165 (Vacation or modification of judgment) , 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 the minor child.

(3) 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 (2) of this section.

(4) The judgment of a court under subsection (1) of this section is final as to any installment or payment of money that has accrued up to the time either party makes a motion to set aside, alter or modify the judgment, and the court may not set aside, alter or modify the judgment, or any portion thereof, that provides for any payment of money that has accrued prior to the filing of the motion.

(5) The provisions of ORS 108.120 (Support judgment or order) apply to proceedings under subsection (1) of this section.

(6) In any proceeding under this section, both the child’s physical and legal custodians are parties to the action. [1963 c.497 §2; 1975 c.458 §14; 1979 c.90 §2; 1979 c.284 §100; 1989 c.812 §7; 1993 c.596 §20; 2003 c.73 §55a; 2003 c.116 §8; 2003 c.576 §244; 2011 c.595 §124; 2015 c.298 §93; 2021 c.597 §63]

Source: Section 109.100 — Petition for support; effect of judgment; parties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.527 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.527
110.527 Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction
Status: in_force

(1) A tribunal of this state that has issued a child support order consistent with the law of this state has and shall exercise continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify its child support order if the order is the controlling order and:

(a) At the time of the filing of a request for modification, this state is the residence of the obligor, the individual obligee or the child for whose benefit the support order is issued; or

(b) Even if this state is not the residence of the obligor, the individual obligee or the child for whose benefit the support order is issued, the parties consent in a record or in open court that the tribunal of this state may continue to exercise jurisdiction to modify its order.

(2) A tribunal of this state that has issued a child support order consistent with the law of this state may not exercise continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify the order if:

(a) All of the parties who are individuals file consent in a record with the tribunal of this state that a tribunal of another state that has jurisdiction over at least one of the parties who is an individual or that is located in the state of residence of the child may modify the order and assume continuing, exclusive jurisdiction; or

(b) The tribunal’s order is not the controlling order.

(3) If a tribunal of another state has issued a child support order pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act or a law substantially similar to that Act which modifies a child support order of a tribunal of this state, tribunals of this state shall recognize the continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of the tribunal of the other state.

(4) A tribunal of this state that lacks continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify a child support order may serve as an initiating tribunal to request a tribunal of another state to modify a support order issued in that state.

(5) A temporary support order issued ex parte or pending resolution of a jurisdictional conflict does not create continuing, exclusive jurisdiction in the issuing tribunal. [2015 c.298 §11]

Source: Section 110.527 — Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.485 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.485
107.485 Conditions for summary dissolution procedure
Status: in_force

A marriage may be dissolved by the summary dissolution procedure specified in this section and ORS 107.490 (Commencement of proceeding) when all of the following conditions exist at the time the proceeding is commenced:

(1) The jurisdictional requirements of ORS 107.025 (Irreconcilable differences as grounds for dissolution or separation) and 107.075 (Residence requirements) are met.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) There are no minor children born to the parties or adopted by the parties during the marriage;

(b) There are no children over age 18 attending school, as described in ORS 107.108 (Support or maintenance for child attending school) , either born to the parties or adopted by the parties during the marriage;

(c) There are no minor children born to or adopted by the parties prior to the marriage; and

(d) Neither spouse is now pregnant.

(3) The marriage is not more than 10 years in duration.

(4) Neither party has any interest in real property wherever situated.

(5) There are no unpaid obligations in excess of $15,000 incurred by either or both of the parties from the date of the marriage.

(6) The total aggregate fair market value of personal property assets in which either of the parties has any interest, excluding all encumbrances, is less than $30,000.

(7) The petitioner waives any right to spousal support.

(8) The petitioner waives any rights to pendente lite orders except those pursuant to ORS 107.700 (Short title) to 107.735 (Duties of State Court Administrator) or 124.005 (Definitions for ORS 124.005 to 124.040) to 124.040 (Short title) .

(9) The petitioner knows of no other pending domestic relations suits involving the marriage in this or any other state. [1983 c.692 §1; 1985 c.610 §12; 1995 c.666 §17; 1997 c.704 §53; 2007 c.11 §3; 2007 c.22 §4; 2015 c.629 §13]

Source: Section 107.485 — Conditions for summary dissolution procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.124 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.124
107.124 Effect of revocation
Status: in_force

If a designation of beneficiary is revoked under ORS 107.121 (Revocation of designation of beneficiary upon entry of judgment) , the designation of beneficiary must be given effect as if the spouse or the relative of the spouse had predeceased the principal. [2005 c.285 §4]

Note: See note under 107.118 (Definitions for ORS 107.118 to 107.131) .

Source: Section 107.124 — Effect of revocation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 106.150 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 106 / Section 106.150
106.150 Form of solemnization
Status: in_force

(1) In the solemnization of a marriage no particular form is required except that the parties thereto shall assent or declare in the presence of the person, religious organization or congregation, or secular organization, authorized to solemnize marriages under ORS 106.120 (Who may solemnize marriage) , and in the presence of at least two witnesses, that they take each other to be spouses in a marriage.

(2) All marriages, to which there are no legal impediments, solemnized before or in any religious organization or congregation, or secular organization, authorized to solemnize marriages, according to the established ritual or form commonly practiced therein, are valid. In such case, the person presiding, officiating or celebrating in the religious organization or congregation, or secular organization, shall deliver to the county clerk who issued the marriage license the application, license and record of marriage in accordance with ORS 106.170 (Report of marriage to county clerk) . [Amended by 1979 c.724 §5; 2001 c.501 §2; 2007 c.703 §3; 2015 c.629 §9; 2017 c.61 §4]

Source: Section 106.150 — Form of solemnization; witnesses; solemnization before organization , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 106.990 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 106 / Section 106.990
106.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of ORS 106.041 (Marriage license) (6) is a Class C misdemeanor.

(2) Violation of ORS 106.110 (Unlawful issuance of marriage license prohibited) or 106.140 (Solemnizing marriage unlawfully or without authority) is a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) Refusal or neglect to comply with ORS 106.170 (Report of marriage to county clerk) shall result in the forfeiture of a penalty of not less than $10 nor more than $50 to be recovered by action for every five days of such refusal or neglect. [Amended by 1953 c.143 §9; subsection (1) enacted as 1953 c.143 §5; 1981 c.152 §4; 1987 c.320 §16; 1999 c.776 §3; 2001 c.501 §7; 2007 c.703 §8; 2011 c.597 §160; 2017 c.466 §2]

Source: Section 106.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.118 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.118
107.118 Definitions for ORS 107.118 to 107.131
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 107.118 (Definitions for ORS 107.118 to 107.131) to 107.131 (Conveyance or release of contingent or expectant interests) :

(1) “Designation of beneficiary” means the naming of a person in a governing instrument for the purpose of a transfer of moneys or other benefits upon the death of the principal.

(2) “Governing instrument” means a policy of life insurance executed by a principal before a suit for marital dissolution, separation or annulment or a document executed by the principal before a suit for marital dissolution, separation or annulment for the purpose of designating a beneficiary under:

(a) An employee pension benefit plan, as defined in 29 U.S.C. 1002 (2) for the purposes of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974;

(b) A public retirement system of a public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , or of any other state or local government;

(c) A federal retirement system created by the federal government for any officer or employee of the United States, including any person retired from service in the United States Civil Service, the Armed Forces of the United States or any agency or subdivision thereof;

(d) A deferred compensation plan under section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code;

(e) An individual retirement account, annuity or trust or simplified employee pension under section 408 or 408A of the Internal Revenue Code;

(f) An employee annuity, including custodial accounts treated as annuities, under section 403(a) or (b) of the Internal Revenue Code; or

(g) A retirement account, stock certificate, mutual fund account, bank account or other financial account that is not jointly owned by the principal and the principal’s spouse and that is payable or transferable upon the death of the principal.

(3) “Principal” means the person who designates a beneficiary in a governing instrument and who is a party to a suit for marital dissolution, separation or annulment.

(4) “Relative of the spouse” means a person who is related to a spouse by blood, adoption or marriage and who is not related to the principal by blood, adoption or marriage.

(5) “Spouse” means a person who is or was married to the principal. [2005 c.285 §2]

Note: 107.118 (Definitions for ORS 107.118 to 107.131) to 107.131 (Conveyance or release of contingent or expectant interests) were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 107 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 107.118 — Definitions for ORS 107.118 to 107.131 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.502 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.502
109.502 Search for birth parents, putative father, genetic siblings or county where adoption finalized
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An adult adoptee or the adoptive parent of a minor or deceased adoptee may request the Department of Human Services or the Oregon licensed adoption agency that facilitated the adoption to conduct a search for the adoptee’s birth parents, putative father or, except as otherwise provided in ORS 109.504 (Effect on subsequent searches when person sought in initial search refuses contact) (2), for the adoptee’s genetic siblings, or for the county in which an adoption was finalized.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, a birth parent, an adult genetic sibling of an adoptee or the parent or adult sibling of a deceased birth parent may request the department or the Oregon licensed adoption agency that facilitated the adoption to conduct a search for an adult adoptee whom the birth parent relinquished for adoption.

(B) A birth parent may request a search for an adult adoptee only if the adult adoptee does not have any genetic siblings in the same adoptive family as the adult adoptee’s adoptive family who are under 18 years of age.

(c) A birth parent may request and, in the discretion of the department or the Oregon licensed adoption agency that facilitated the adoption, the department or agency may conduct a search for the county in which the adoption was finalized.

(d) A person requesting a search under paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection:

(A) Must be registered with a registry unless the request is only to search for the county in which an adoption was finalized; and

(B) Shall direct the request for the search to the Oregon licensed adoption agency that facilitated the adoption or, if unknown, to the department. If the Oregon licensed adoption agency that facilitated the adoption is not conducting searches or is not authorized by the department to conduct searches, the person shall direct the request to the department.

(2) The department or an agency may delegate to or contract with a third party individual or entity to conduct searches under this section.

(3) At the time of a request to conduct a search under this section, the requester shall provide the department or the Oregon licensed adoption agency that facilitated the adoption with:

(a) Such information as the department or the Oregon licensed adoption agency requires; and

(b) Payment of a fee established by rule under ORS 109.506 (Rulemaking) . [1993 c.410 §3; 1995 c.730 §12; 1997 c.442 §9; 2015 c.200 §10]

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

Source: Section 109.502 — Search for birth parents, putative father, genetic siblings or county where adoption finalized; who may initiate; information required; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.136 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.136
107.136 Reinstatement of terminated spousal support
Status: in_force

(1) When a court has terminated the duty of spousal support under ORS 107.135 (Vacation or modification of judgment) , the court may reinstate the remaining duration and remaining amount of the support award if the moving party alleges and proves that:

(a) The basis for the termination has ceased to exist; and

(b) The reinstatement is just and equitable under all the circumstances.

(2) For the purposes of this section:

(a) The remaining duration of a support award is the term of the award remaining as if the award had not been terminated and support had been paid from the date of termination to the date of reinstatement. For example, if the applicable judgment required payment of spousal support for 10 years, the award was terminated in year three and reinstatement of the award was sought at the end of year seven, the maximum remaining duration of the support award that could be reinstated would be three years.

(b) The remaining amount of a support award is the amount of support owed as if the award had not been terminated and support had been paid from the date of termination to the date of reinstatement. For example, if the applicable judgment required support payments of $1,000 per month for five years and $500 per month for the next five years, the award was terminated in year three and reinstatement of the award was sought at the end of year seven, the maximum remaining amount of the support award that could be reinstated would be $500 per month.

(3) A motion for reinstatement of a spousal support award under this section must be brought within the remaining duration of the award or within 10 years after the entry of the judgment terminating the award, whichever is sooner.

(4) In exercising the discretion granted under subsection (1) of this section, the court shall consider the basis for the spousal support award, the basis for the termination of the award and the totality of the circumstances of each party existing since the termination of the award.

(5) Either party may file a motion to modify spousal support under ORS 107.135 (Vacation or modification of judgment) in a proceeding to reinstate the spousal support award. In addition to considering the factors under ORS 107.135 (Vacation or modification of judgment) (3) and (4), the court shall consider the factors described in subsection (4) of this section.

(6) At any time, the parties may waive their rights under this section in writing, signed by both parties and referencing this section.

(7) Any reinstatement of a spousal support award may be ordered effective retroactive to the date the motion was served or to any date thereafter. [1991 c.888 §1; 2007 c.430 §1]

Source: Section 107.136 — Reinstatement of terminated spousal support , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 106.045 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 106 / Section 106.045
106.045 Fee for marriage license
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other fees provided by law, the county clerk shall collect a fee of $25 upon the application for a marriage license.

(2) The county clerk shall regularly pay over to the Department of Human Services all moneys collected under subsection (1) of this section to be credited to the Domestic Violence Fund pursuant to ORS 409.300 (Domestic Violence Fund) . [1981 c.357 §1; 1983 c.480 §6; 1987 c.740 §1; 2009 c.595 §65a; 2011 c.720 §55]

Note: 106.045 (Fee for marriage license) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 106 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 106.045 — Fee for marriage license; purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 108.740 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 108 / Section 108.740
108.740 Short title
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 108.700 (Definitions for ORS 108.700 to 108.740) to 108.740 (Short title) may be cited as the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act.

(2) ORS 108.700 (Definitions for ORS 108.700 to 108.740) to 108.740 (Short title) shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this Act among states enacting it.

(3) If any provision of ORS 108.700 (Definitions for ORS 108.700 to 108.740) to 108.740 (Short title) or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of ORS 108.700 (Definitions for ORS 108.700 to 108.740) to 108.740 (Short title) which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of ORS 108.700 (Definitions for ORS 108.700 to 108.740) to 108.740 (Short title) are severable. [1987 c.715 §9]

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

Source: Section 108.740 — Short title; construction; severability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors108.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 106.081 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 106 / Section 106.081
106.081 Fetal alcohol syndrome pamphlets
Status: in_force

When the county clerk issues a marriage license, the county clerk shall also give to the licensees a pamphlet describing the medical condition known as fetal alcohol syndrome, its causes and its effects. The pamphlet shall be provided to the counties by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 431A.575 (Oregon Health Authority to provide pamphlets) for distribution under this section. [1987 c.340 §3; 2009 c.595 §66]

Note: 106.081 (Fetal alcohol syndrome pamphlets) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 106 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 106.081 — Fetal alcohol syndrome pamphlets , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.503 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.503
109.503 Access to adoption records for search
Status: in_force

(1) When the Department of Human Services, an Oregon licensed adoption agency or a third party individual or entity to whom the department or agency has delegated, or with whom the department or agency has contracted, to conduct searches under ORS 109.502 (Search for birth parents, putative father, genetic siblings or county where adoption finalized) is requested to conduct a search under ORS 109.502 (Search for birth parents, putative father, genetic siblings or county where adoption finalized) , the department, agency or third party individual or entity may examine adoption records maintained by the department and by private adoption agencies under ORS 109.435 (Adoption records to be permanently maintained) . However, the department, agency or third party individual or entity may examine the adoption records of a private adoption agency only if the private adoption agency allows the examination. The department, agency or third party individual or entity shall keep the records and information located in the records confidential.

(2) If the department, agency or third party individual or entity is able to identify and locate the person being sought, the department, agency or third party individual or entity shall make a confidential inquiry of that person to determine whether the person wishes to make contact with the person requesting the search. If the reason the person is requesting the search is because there is a serious medical condition in the person’s immediate family that is, or may be, an inheritable condition and the person being sought is biologically related to the ill person, the department, agency or third party individual or entity shall inform the person being sought of that fact.

(3) If the department, agency or third party individual or entity is able to identify the county in which an adoption was finalized, in the discretion of the department, agency or third party individual or entity, the identity of the county may be disclosed to an adult adoptee, the parent or guardian of a minor adoptee, or to a birth parent.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the person being sought wishes to make contact with the person requesting the search, the department, agency or third party individual or entity shall:

(A) Tell the person about the voluntary adoption registry under ORS 109.425 (Definitions for ORS 109.425 to 109.507) to 109.507 (Access to Department of Human Services records required) and that any contact will be made through the registry and its provisions and shall give the person any information and forms necessary to register;

(B) Notify the voluntary adoption registry that the person being sought has been identified and located and has indicated that the person wishes to make contact; and

(C) Return all materials and information obtained during the search to the department or agency responsible for maintaining the information.

(b) If the person being sought has indicated a wish to make contact and has not registered with the voluntary adoption registry within 90 days after the confidential inquiry was made, the department, agency or third party individual or entity, where practicable, shall contact the person to offer forms and materials to register and to determine if the person still intends to register.

(5) If the person being sought does not wish to make contact with the person requesting the search, the department, agency or third party individual or entity shall:

(a) Tell the person about the voluntary adoption registry under ORS 109.425 (Definitions for ORS 109.425 to 109.507) to 109.507 (Access to Department of Human Services records required) ;

(b) Notify the voluntary adoption registry that the person being sought has been identified, located and has indicated that the person does not wish to make contact; and

(c) Return all materials and information obtained during the search to the department or agency responsible for maintaining the information.

(6) If the department, agency or third party individual or entity is unable to identify and locate the person being sought, the department, agency or third party individual or entity shall notify the voluntary adoption registry of that fact.

(7) Upon receiving notice under subsection (4)(a)(B), (5)(b) or (6) of this section, the voluntary adoption registry shall:

(a) Enter the information into its records; and

(b) Notify the person requesting the search only that the person being sought has or has not been located, and either:

(A) Has indicated a wish to make contact and has been given information and forms necessary to register; or

(B) Has indicated a wish not to make contact. [1993 c.410 §4; 1995 c.79 §43; 1995 c.730 §13; 1997 c.442 §10; 2015 c.200 §11]

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

Source: Section 109.503 — Access to adoption records for search; duties of searcher , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.717 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.717
109.717 Effect of child custody determination
Status: in_force

A child custody determination made by a court of this state that has jurisdiction under ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) binds all persons who have been served in accordance with the laws of this state or notified in accordance with ORS 109.724 (Notice to persons outside state) or who have submitted to the jurisdiction of the court, and who have been given an opportunity to be heard. As to those persons, the determination is conclusive as to all decided issues of law and fact except to the extent the determination is modified. [1999 c.649 §6]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.717 — Effect of child custody determination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.097 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.097
107.097 Ex parte temporary custody or parenting time orders
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section, a court may not enter ex parte a temporary order under ORS 107.095 (Provisions court may make after commencement of suit and before judgment) , 109.103 (Proceeding to determine custody or support of child) or 109.119 (Rights of person who establishes emotional ties creating child-parent relationship or ongoing personal relationship) providing for the custody of, or parenting time with, a child.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A party may apply to a court for a temporary protective order of restraint by filing with the court an affidavit or a declaration under penalty of perjury in the form required by ORCP 1 E, conforming to the requirements of ORS 109.767 (Information to be submitted to court) .

(b) Upon receipt of an application under this subsection, the court may issue a temporary protective order of restraint restraining and enjoining each party from:

(A) Changing the child’s usual place of residence;

(B) Interfering with the present placement and daily schedule of the child;

(C) Hiding or secreting the child from the other party;

(D) Interfering with the other party’s usual contact and parenting time with the child;

(E) Leaving the state with the child without the written permission of the other party or the permission of the court; or

(F) In any manner disturbing the current schedule and daily routine of the child until custody or parenting time has been determined.

(c) A copy of the order and the supporting affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury must be served on the other party in the manner of service of a summons under ORCP 7. The order must include the following statement:

Notice: You may request a hearing on this order as long as it remains in effect by filing with the court a request for a hearing. In the request you must tell the court and the other party that you object to the order and specifically why you disagree with the representation of the status quo described in the order. In the request you must also inform the court of your telephone number or contact number and your current residence, mailing or contact address.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A court may enter ex parte a temporary order providing for the custody of, or parenting time with, a child if:

(A) The party requesting an order is present in court and presents an affidavit or a declaration under penalty of perjury, alleging that the child is in immediate danger; and

(B) The court finds, based on the facts presented in the party’s testimony, the party’s affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury and the testimony of the other party, if the other party is present, that the child is in immediate danger.

(b) The party requesting an order under this subsection shall provide the court with telephone numbers where the party can be reached at any time during the day and a contact address.

(c) A copy of the order and the supporting affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury must be served on the other party in the manner of service of a summons under ORCP 7. The order must include the following statement:

Notice: You may request a hearing on this order as long as it remains in effect by filing with the court a request for a hearing. In the request you must tell the court and the other party that you object to the order on the ground that the child was not in immediate danger at the time the order was issued. In the request you must also inform the court of your telephone number or contact number and your current residence, mailing or contact address.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A party against whom an order is entered under subsection (2) or (3) of this section may request a hearing by filing with the court a hearing request described in subsection (2) or (3) of this section at any time while the order is in effect.

(b) The court shall make reasonable efforts to hold a hearing within 14 days and shall hold a hearing no later than 21 days after receipt of the request for the hearing. The court shall notify each party of the time, date and place of the hearing.

(c) An order issued under subsection (2) or (3) of this section remains in effect through the date of the hearing. If the party against whom the order was entered fails to appear at the hearing without good cause, the court shall continue the order in effect. If the party who obtained the order fails to appear at the hearing without good cause, the court shall vacate the order.

(d) The issue at a hearing to contest:

(A) A temporary protective order of restraint is limited to a determination of the status quo at the time the order was issued. If the child’s usual place of residence cannot be determined, the court may make any further order the court finds appropriate in the best interests of the child.

(B) A temporary order for the custody of, or parenting time with, a child is limited to whether the child was in immediate danger at the time the order was issued.

(5) The State Court Administrator shall prescribe the content and form of a request for a hearing described in subsections (2) and (3) of this section.

(6) As used in this section:

(a) “Child’s usual place of residence” has the meaning given that term in ORS 107.138 (Temporary status quo order regarding child custody) .

(b) “Party’s usual contact and parenting time,” “present placement and daily schedule of the child” and “current schedule and daily routine of the child” have the meanings given “parent’s usual contact and parenting time,” “present placement and daily schedule of the child” and “current schedule and daily routine of the child” in ORS 107.138 (Temporary status quo order regarding child custody) . [1995 c.792 §1; 1997 c.136 §1; 1997 c.386 §3; 1997 c.707 §6; 1999 c.59 §19; 1999 c.649 §44; 2007 c.11 §1; 2015 c.121 §4]

Source: Section 107.097 — Ex parte temporary custody or parenting time orders; temporary protective order of restraint; hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.730 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.730
107.730 Modification of order entered under ORS 107.700 to 107.735
Status: in_force

(1) At any time after an order has been issued under ORS 107.700 (Short title) to 107.735 (Duties of State Court Administrator) and after the time period set forth in ORS 107.718 (Restraining order) (10)(a):

(a) A party may request that the court modify terms in the order that were entered under ORS 107.718 (Restraining order) (1)(a), (b), (g) or (i) for good cause shown.

(b) A petitioner may request that the court modify by removing or making less restrictive terms in the order that were entered under ORS 107.718 (Restraining order) (1)(b), (g) or (i) for good cause shown. Application to the court under this paragraph may be by ex parte motion.

(2) The clerk of the court shall provide without charge the number of certified true copies of the request for modification of the order and notice of hearing necessary to effect service and, at the election of the party requesting the modification, shall have a true copy of the request and notice delivered to the county sheriff for service upon the other party.

(3) The county sheriff shall personally serve the other party with a request under subsection (1)(a) of this section, unless the party requesting the modification under subsection (1)(a) of this section elects to have the other party personally served by a private party or unless otherwise ordered by the court.

(4) The provisions of ORS 107.716 (Hearing) (5) apply to a modification of an order under this section.

(5) The clerk of the court shall deliver a copy of an order of modification entered under subsection (1) of this section to the county sheriff for service and entry into the Law Enforcement Data System as provided in ORS 107.723 (Service of restraining order) .

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The county sheriff shall serve a copy of an order of modification:

(A) Entered under subsection (1)(a) of this section by personal service on the nonrequesting party.

(B) Entered under subsection (1)(b) of this section by mailing a copy of the order to the nonrequesting party by first class mail.

(b) If the order of modification recites that the respondent appeared in person before the court, the necessity for service of the order and proof of service is waived.

(7) The court may assess against either party a reasonable attorney fee and costs that may be incurred in the proceeding. [1985 c.629 §6; 1995 c.637 §7; 1997 c.707 §17; 1999 c.1052 §16; 2005 c.536 §10; 2007 c.22 §5; 2009 c.211 §1; 2011 c.269 §3; 2015 c.121 §16]

Source: Section 107.730 — Modification of order entered under ORS 107.700 to 107.735; service; attorney fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.056 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.056
109.056 Delegation of certain powers by parent or guardian
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) or (3) of this section, a parent or guardian of a minor or incapacitated person, by a properly executed power of attorney, may delegate to another person, for a period not exceeding six months, any of the powers of the parent or guardian regarding care, custody or property of the minor child or ward, except the power to consent to marriage or adoption of a minor ward.

(2) A parent or guardian of a minor child may delegate the powers designated in subsection (1) of this section to a school administrator for a period not exceeding 12 months.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) As used in this subsection, “servicemember-parent” means a parent or guardian:

(A) Who is:

(i) A member of the organized militia of this state;

(ii) A member of the Reserves of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States;

(iii) A member of the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; or

(iv) A member of the Public Health Service of the United States Department of Health and Human Services detailed by proper authority for duty with the Army or Navy of the United States; and

(B) Who is required to enter and serve in the active military service of the United States under a call or order by the President of the United States or to serve on state active duty as defined in the Oregon Code of Military Justice.

(b) A servicemember-parent of a minor child may delegate the powers designated in subsection (1) of this section for a period not exceeding the term of active duty service plus 30 days.

(c) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this subsection, if the minor child is living with the child’s other parent, a delegation under paragraph (b) of this subsection must be to the parent with whom the minor child is living unless a court finds that the delegation would not be in the best interests of the minor child.

(d) When the servicemember-parent has joint custody of the minor child with the child’s other parent or another individual, and the servicemember-parent is married to an individual other than the child’s other parent, the servicemember-parent may delegate the powers designated in subsection (1) of this section to the spouse of the servicemember-parent for a period not exceeding the term of active duty service plus 30 days, unless a court finds that the delegation would not be in the best interests of the minor child. [Formerly 126.030; 2005 c.79 §4; 2007 c.250 §1; 2012 c.106 §2; 2013 c.81 §22]

Source: Section 109.056 — Delegation of certain powers by parent or guardian; delegation during period of military service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.575 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.575
109.575 Authority of relative caregiver to consent to medical treatment and educational services for minor child
Status: in_force

(1) A relative caregiver acting pursuant to an affidavit under ORS 109.580 (Relative caregiver affidavit) may consent to medical treatment and educational services for a minor child that a minor child cannot otherwise legally consent to if, after reasonable efforts have been made to obtain the consent of the legal parent or guardian to the treatment or services, the consent of the legal parent or guardian cannot be obtained.

(2) A relative caregiver providing consent under this section is liable to the health care provider or school for payment for any medical treatment or educational services provided to a minor child pursuant to the consent.

(3) The consent of a relative caregiver under this section shall be superseded by any contravening decision of the legal parent or guardian, provided the decision does not threaten the life, health or safety of the minor child.

(4) If the minor child stops living with the relative caregiver, the relative caregiver shall immediately notify any health care provider or school that has been given an affidavit under ORS 109.580 (Relative caregiver affidavit) . The affidavit is invalid immediately upon receipt by the health care provider or school of the notice under this subsection.

(5) An affidavit under ORS 109.580 (Relative caregiver affidavit) expires one year after the date it is given to a health care provider or school by a relative caregiver. If the date the affidavit is given to a health care provider or school is unknown or uncertain, it shall expire one year after the date the relative caregiver signs the affidavit.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A health care provider or school may, but is not required to, rely on the representations or affidavit of a person claiming to be a relative caregiver if the health care provider or school does not have actual notice of the falsity of any of the statements or documentation made or provided by the person claiming to be a relative caregiver.

(b) Upon receipt of a valid affidavit as described in ORS 109.580 (Relative caregiver affidavit) , a health care provider or school may, but is not required to, request documentation of a person’s claimed status as a relative caregiver and of attempts made to obtain the consent of the legal parent or guardian.

(7) A relative caregiver acting in good faith with reasonable grounds to provide consent for medical treatment or educational services pursuant to an affidavit under ORS 109.580 (Relative caregiver affidavit) is not subject to criminal or civil liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed for giving consent to the medical treatment or educational services.

(8) Nothing in this section relieves a legal parent or guardian of liability for payment for medical treatment or educational services provided to a minor child pursuant to the valid consent of a relative caregiver under this section. [2013 c.231 §3]

Note: See note under 109.570 (Legislative findings) .

Source: Section 109.575 — Authority of relative caregiver to consent to medical treatment and educational services for minor child; liability for payment; expiration of authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.717 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.717
107.717 Appearance by telephone or two-way electronic communication device
Status: in_force

(1) A party may file a motion under ORS 45.400 (Remote location testimony) requesting that the court allow the appearance of the party or a witness by telephone or by other two-way electronic communication device in a proceeding under ORS 107.700 (Short title) to 107.735 (Duties of State Court Administrator) .

(2) In exercising its discretion to allow written notice less than 30 days before the proceeding as required under ORS 45.400 (Remote location testimony) (2), the court shall consider the expedited nature of a proceeding under ORS 107.700 (Short title) to 107.735 (Duties of State Court Administrator) .

(3) In addition to the factors listed in ORS 45.400 (Remote location testimony) (3)(b) that would support a finding of good cause, the court shall consider whether the safety or welfare of the party or witness would be threatened if testimony were required to be provided in person at a proceeding under ORS 107.700 (Short title) to 107.735 (Duties of State Court Administrator) .

(4) A motion or good cause determination under this section or ORS 45.400 (Remote location testimony) is not required for ex parte hearings held by telephone under ORS 107.718 (Restraining order) . [2011 c.244 §2; 2017 c.240 §3]

Note: 107.717 (Appearance by telephone or two-way electronic communication device) was added to and made a part of 107.700 (Short title) to 107.735 (Duties of State Court Administrator) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 107.717 — Appearance by telephone or two-way electronic communication device , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.331 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.331
109.331 Consenting agency disclosure of county and case number of adoption proceeding
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services or an approved child-caring agency of this state that has consented to the adoption of a child under ORS 109.325 (Consent by Department of Human Services or approved child-caring agency of this state) shall, upon request and if available, disclose the county in which the adoption was finalized and the case number of the adoption proceeding to:

(1) An adult adoptee;

(2) A birth parent who has consented to the adoption and signed a release and surrender or whose parental rights have been terminated; or

(3) A parent or guardian of a minor child who was the subject of an adoption proceeding. [2015 c.511 §6]

Source: Section 109.331 — Consenting agency disclosure of county and case number of adoption proceeding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.025 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.025
107.025 Irreconcilable differences as grounds for dissolution or separation
Status: in_force

(1) A judgment for the dissolution of a marriage or a permanent or unlimited separation may be rendered when irreconcilable differences between the parties have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage.

(2) A judgment for separation may be rendered when:

(a) Irreconcilable differences between the parties have caused a temporary or unlimited breakdown of the marriage;

(b) The parties make and file with the court an agreement suspending for a period not less than one year their obligation to live together as spouses, and the court finds such agreement to be just and equitable; or

(c) Irreconcilable differences exist between the parties and the continuation of their status as married persons preserves or protects legal, financial, social or religious interest. [1971 c.280 §9; 1973 c.502 §1; 2003 c.576 §104; 2015 c.629 §12]

Source: Section 107.025 — Irreconcilable differences as grounds for dissolution or separation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.225 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.225
109.225 Notice to Center for Health Statistics after petition filed
Status: in_force

(1) After filing the petition, the petitioner shall cause the Center for Health Statistics of the Oregon Health Authority to be served by mail with a notice setting forth the court in which the petition was filed, the date of the filing therein, the case number, the full name and address of the child, the date and place of the child’s birth, or if the child is not yet born, the date and place of the child’s conception and the probable date of the child’s birth, the full names and addresses of the child’s alleged parents, and the names and addresses of the petitioner and of the respondents in the proceedings.

(2) The Center for Health Statistics shall file immediately the notice, or a copy thereof, with the record of the birth of the child or in the same manner as its filing of records of birth if the center does not have a record of the birth. The center shall only provide the information contained in the notice to persons whose names appear in the notice or to persons or agencies showing a legitimate interest in the parent-child relationship including, but not limited to, parties to adoption, juvenile court or heirship proceedings. [1975 c.640 §5; 1983 c.709 §40; 1983 c.762 §6; 1991 c.484 §1; 2009 c.595 §69]

Source: Section 109.225 — Notice to Center for Health Statistics after petition filed; filing notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.804 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.804
109.804 Immediate physical custody of child
Status: in_force

(1) Unless the court issues a temporary emergency order under ORS 109.751 (Temporary emergency jurisdiction) , upon a finding that a petitioner is entitled to immediate physical custody of the child under the controlling child custody determination, the court shall order that the petitioner may take immediate physical custody of the child unless the respondent establishes that:

(a) The child custody determination has not been registered and confirmed under ORS 109.787 (Registration of child custody determination) and 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 for which enforcement is sought has been vacated, stayed or modified by a court of a state having jurisdiction to do so under ORS 109.741 (Initial child custody jurisdiction) to 109.771 (Appearance of parties and child) ; or

(C) The respondent 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 enforcement is sought; or

(b) The child custody determination for which enforcement is sought was registered and confirmed under ORS 109.787 (Registration of child custody determination) , but has been vacated, stayed or modified by a court of a state having jurisdiction to do so under ORS 109.741 (Initial child custody jurisdiction) to 109.771 (Appearance of parties and child) .

(2) The court shall award the fees, costs and expenses authorized under ORS 109.811 (Costs, fees and expenses) , may grant additional relief, including a request for the assistance of law enforcement officials, and may set further hearings, if necessary, to determine whether additional relief is appropriate.

(3) A privilege against disclosure of communications between spouses and a defense of immunity based on the relationship of husband and wife or parent and child may not be invoked in 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) . [1999 c.649 §32]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.804 — Immediate physical custody of child; exceptions; spousal privilege in certain proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.165 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.165
109.165 Vacation or modification of judgment
Status: in_force

(1) Upon motion of either party, the court may set aside, alter or modify any portion of the judgment that provides for the support of the minor child or child attending school, as defined in ORS 107.108 (Support or maintenance for child attending school) . As to any installment or payment of money that has accrued up to the time the nonmoving party, other than the state, is served with a motion to set aside, alter or modify the judgment, the judgment is final and the court may not change it. However, the court may allow a credit against child support arrearages for periods of time, excluding reasonable parenting time unless otherwise provided by order or judgment, during which the obligor, with the knowledge and consent of the obligee or pursuant to court order, has physical custody of the child. A child attending school is a party for purposes of this section.

(2) The moving party shall state in the motion, to the extent known:

(a) Whether there is pending in this state or any other jurisdiction any type of support proceeding involving the child, including a proceeding brought under ORS 25.287 (Proceedings to modify orders to comply with formula) , 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) to 25.556 (Expeditious court hearings) , 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 the child, other than the judgment the party is moving to set aside, alter or modify.

(3) The moving party shall include with the motion a certificate regarding any pending support proceeding and any existing support order other than the judgment the party is moving to set aside, alter or modify. The party shall use a certificate that is in a form established by court rule and include information required by court rule and subsection (2) of this section.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) It is the policy of this state:

(A) To encourage the settlement of cases brought under this section; and

(B) For courts to enforce the terms of settlements described in paragraph (b) of this subsection to the fullest extent possible, except when to do so would violate the law or would clearly contravene public policy.

(b) In a proceeding under subsection (1) of this section, the court may enforce the terms set forth in a stipulated order or judgment signed by the parties, an order or judgment resulting from a settlement on the record or an order or judgment incorporating a settlement agreement:

(A) As contract terms using contract remedies;

(B) By imposing any remedy available to enforce an order or judgment, including but not limited to contempt; or

(C) By any combination of the provisions of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph.

(c) A party may seek to enforce an agreement and obtain remedies described in paragraph (b) of this subsection by filing a motion, serving notice on the other party in the manner provided by ORCP 7 and, if a remedy under paragraph (b)(B) of this subsection is sought, complying with the statutory requirements for that remedy. All claims for relief arising out of the same acts or omissions must be joined in the same proceeding.

(d) Nothing in paragraph (b) or (c) of this subsection limits a party’s ability, in a separate proceeding, to file a motion to modify an order or judgment under subsection (1) of this section or to seek enforcement of an ancillary agreement to the order or judgment. [1969 c.619 §6; 1973 c.827 §12i; 1989 c.812 §8; 1997 c.704 §58; 1997 c.707 §22; 2001 c.203 §8; 2003 c.116 §10; 2003 c.419 §3; 2003 c.576 §141; 2015 c.298 §95; 2021 c.597 §65]

Source: Section 109.165 — Vacation or modification of judgment; policy regarding settlement; enforcement of settlement terms; remedies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.794 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.794
109.794 Simultaneous proceedings
Status: in_force

If a proceeding for enforcement 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) is commenced in a court of this state and the court determines that a proceeding to modify the determination is pending in a court of another state having jurisdiction to modify the determination under ORS 109.741 (Initial child custody jurisdiction) to 109.771 (Appearance of parties and child) , the enforcing court shall immediately communicate with the modifying court. The proceeding for enforcement continues unless the enforcing court, after consultation with the modifying court, stays or dismisses the proceeding. [1999 c.649 §29]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.794 — Simultaneous proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.332 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.332
109.332 Grandparent visitation in stepparent adoption
Status: in_force

(1) When a petition has been filed under ORS 109.276 (Petition for adoption) concerning the adoption by a stepparent of a child, a grandparent served with a copy of the petition under ORS 109.285 (Petition for adoption) may file a motion with the court asking the court to award a grandparent the right to regular visitation with the child after the adoption. A motion under this subsection must be filed no later than 30 days after service of the petition.

(2) The court shall award a grandparent visitation rights only if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that:

(a) Establishing visitation rights is in the best interests of the child;

(b) A substantial relationship existed prior to the adoption between the child and the grandparent seeking visitation rights; and

(c) Establishing visitation rights does not substantially interfere with the relationship between the child and the adoptive family.

(3) As used in this section, “grandparent” includes a grandparent who has established custody, visitation or other rights under ORS 109.119 (Rights of person who establishes emotional ties creating child-parent relationship or ongoing personal relationship) . [1993 c.689 §2; 1993 c.717 §10; 1995 c.90 §4; 2001 c.873 §7; 2003 c.258 §3; 2005 c.22 §88; 2013 c.346 §12]

Note: 109.332 (Grandparent visitation in stepparent adoption) 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 109.332 — Grandparent visitation in stepparent adoption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.382 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.382
109.382 Vacating adoption of Indian child when parental consent to adoption obtained by fraud or duress
Status: in_force

(1) A petition to vacate a judgment of adoption of an Indian child under ORS 109.350 (Judgment of adoption or readoption) or 419B.529 (Adoption after permanent commitment or surrender) may be filed in a state or local court of competent jurisdiction by a parent who consented to the adoption.

(2) Upon the filing of a petition under this section, the court shall set a time for a hearing on the petition and provide notice of the petition and hearing to each party to the adoption proceeding and to the Indian child’s tribe.

(3) After a hearing on the petition, the court shall vacate the judgment of adoption if:

(a) The petition is filed no later than four years following the date of the judgment; and

(b) The court finds that the parent’s consent was obtained through fraud or duress.

(4) When the court vacates a judgment of adoption under this section, the court shall also order that the parental rights of the parent whose consent the court found was obtained through fraud or duress be restored. The order restoring parental rights under this section must include a transition plan for the physical custody of the child. [2021 c.398 §33]

Note: 109.382 (Vacating adoption of Indian child when parental consent to adoption obtained by fraud or duress) and 109.383 (Notice of vacated judgment of adoption of Indian child or termination of adoptive parent’s parental rights to Indian child) were added to and made a part of 109.266 (Definitions for ORS 109.266 to 109.410) to 109.410 (Certificate of adoption) by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 109.382 — Vacating adoption of Indian child when parental consent to adoption obtained by fraud or duress , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.700 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.700
107.700 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 107.700 (Short title) to 107.735 (Duties of State Court Administrator) shall be known and may be cited as the “Family Abuse Prevention Act.” [1977 c.845 §4; 1995 c.637 §1]

Source: Section 107.700 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 106.330 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 106 / Section 106.330
106.330 Registration fee
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other fees provided by law, the county clerk shall collect a fee of $25 for registering a Declaration of Domestic Partnership.

(2) The county clerk shall regularly pay over to the Department of Human Services all moneys collected under subsection (1) of this section to be credited to the Domestic Violence Fund pursuant to ORS 409.300 (Domestic Violence Fund) . [2007 c.99 §7; 2009 c.595 §65c; 2011 c.720 §56]

Note: See note under 106.300 (Short title) .

Source: Section 106.330 — Registration fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.450 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.450
109.450 Child placement agency to maintain registry
Status: in_force

(1) A voluntary adoption registry shall be established and maintained by each agency or its successor agency. An agency may delegate or contract with another agency to establish, maintain and operate the registry for the delegating agency.

(2) The Department of Human Services shall establish, maintain and operate the registry for all adoptions not arranged through a licensed agency. The department may contract out the function of establishing, maintaining and operating the registry to another agency. The department may join a voluntary national or international registry and make its records available in the manner authorized by ORS 109.425 (Definitions for ORS 109.425 to 109.507) to 109.507 (Access to Department of Human Services records required) . However, if the rules of disclosure of such a voluntary organization differ from those prescribed in ORS 109.425 (Definitions for ORS 109.425 to 109.507) to 109.507 (Access to Department of Human Services records required) , ORS 109.425 (Definitions for ORS 109.425 to 109.507) to 109.507 (Access to Department of Human Services records required) shall prevail. [1983 c.672 §6; 1995 c.79 §42; 1995 c.730 §10; 2015 c.200 §16]

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

Source: Section 109.450 — Child placement agency to maintain registry; Department of Human Services duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.115 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.115
107.115 Effect of judgment
Status: in_force

(1) A judgment of annulment or dissolution of a marriage restores the parties to the status of unmarried persons, unless a party is married to another person. The judgment gives the court jurisdiction to award, to be effective immediately, the relief provided by ORS 107.105 (Provisions of judgment) . The judgment shall:

(a) Revoke a will pursuant to ORS 112.315 (Revocation by divorce or annulment) .

(b) Revoke a transfer on death deed pursuant to ORS 93.981 (Effect of divorce or annulment on transfer on death deed) .

(c) Terminate the authority of an agent under a power of attorney pursuant to ORS 127.015 (Revocation of power of attorney) , a health care representative pursuant to ORS 127.545 (Revocation of advance directive or health care decision) (5)(c)(B) or an attorney-in-fact pursuant to ORS 127.722 (Revocation of declaration) .

(2) The marriage relationship is terminated when the court signs the judgment of dissolution of marriage.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Court of Appeals or Supreme Court shall continue to have jurisdiction of an appeal pending at the time of the death of either party. The appeal may be continued by the personal representative of the deceased party. The attorney of record on the appeal, for the deceased party, may be allowed a reasonable attorney fee, to be paid from the decedent’s estate. However, costs on appeal may not be awarded to either party.

(b) The Court of Appeals or Supreme Court shall have the power to determine finally all matters presented on such appeal. Before making final disposition, the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court may refer the proceeding back to the trial court for such additional findings of fact as are required. [1971 c.280 §14; 1981 c.537 §2; 1987 c.586 §26; 1993 c.149 §1; 1999 c.569 §3; 2003 c.576 §111; 2011 c.212 §25; 2021 c.272 §2]

Source: Section 107.115 — Effect of judgment; effective date; appeal pending upon death of party , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.322 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.322
109.322 Consent of parent with mental illness or intellectual disability
Status: in_force

(1) If a parent has been adjudged to be a person with mental illness under ORS 426.130 (Court determination of mental illness) or a person with an intellectual disability who is in need of commitment for residential care, treatment and training under ORS 427.290 (Determination by court of need for commitment) , and remains so at the time of the adoption proceedings, or if a parent is imprisoned in a state or federal prison under a sentence for a term of not less than three years and has actually served three years, the petitioner, in accordance with ORS 109.330 (Notice when parent does not consent) , shall serve on the parent, if the parent has not consented in writing to the adoption, 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) In the case of a parent adjudged to be a person with mental illness under ORS 426.130 (Court determination of mental illness) or a person with an intellectual disability who is in need of commitment for residential care, treatment and training under ORS 427.290 (Determination by court of need for commitment) , the petitioner shall also serve the summons and the motion and order to show cause upon the guardian of the parent. If the parent has no guardian, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to appear for the parent in the adoption proceedings.

(3) Upon hearing, 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 adoption is in the best interests of the child, the consent of the parent who is imprisoned or adjudged to be a person with mental illness or an intellectual disability is not required, and the court may proceed regardless of the objection of the parent.

(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 §6 (109.312 to 109.329 (Adoption of person 18 years of age or older or legally married) enacted in lieu of 109.320); 1975 c.711 §1; 2003 c.576 §146; 2005 c.369 §5; 2007 c.70 §22; 2013 c.360 §4; 2021 c.398 §22]

Source: Section 109.322 — Consent of parent with mental illness or intellectual disability; consent of imprisoned parent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.707 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.707
109.707 Proceedings governed by other law
Status: in_force

ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) do not govern a proceeding pertaining to the authorization of emergency medical care for a child. [1999 c.649 §3]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.707 — Proceedings governed by other law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 106.325 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 106 / Section 106.325
106.325 Contents of declaration
Status: in_force

(1) Two individuals wishing to become partners in a domestic partnership may complete and file a Declaration of Domestic Partnership with the county clerk.

(2) In accordance with the requirements of this section, the county clerk shall register the Declaration of Domestic Partnership in a domestic partnership registry and return a copy of the registered form and a Certificate of Registered Domestic Partnership to the partners in person or at the mailing address provided by the partners.

(3) An individual who has filed a Declaration of Domestic Partnership may not file a new Declaration of Domestic Partnership or enter a marriage with someone other than the individual’s registered partner unless a judgment of dissolution or annulment of the most recent domestic partnership has been entered. This prohibition does not apply if the previous domestic partnership ended because one of the partners died.

(4) Each individual signing a Declaration of Domestic Partnership consents to the jurisdiction of the circuit courts of Oregon for the purpose of an action to obtain a judgment of dissolution or annulment of the domestic partnership, for legal separation of the partners in the domestic partnership or for any other proceeding related to the partners’ rights and obligations, even if one or both partners cease to reside in, or to maintain a domicile in, this state. Notwithstanding ORS 107.086 (Where to file petition) , a petition for dissolution or annulment of the domestic partnership, for legal separation of the partners in the domestic partnership or for any other proceeding related to the partners’ rights and obligations may be filed in the county in which either the petitioner or respondent last resided.

(5) On the Declaration of Domestic Partnership, each individual who wants to become a partner in a domestic partnership shall:

(a) State that the individual is at least 18 years of age and is otherwise capable to enter into a domestic partnership at the time the individual signs the form;

(b) State whether the individual is a resident of Oregon;

(c) Provide a mailing address;

(d) State that the individual consents to the jurisdiction of the circuit courts of Oregon for the purpose of an action to obtain a judgment of dissolution or annulment of the domestic partnership or for legal separation of the partners in the domestic partnership, or for any other proceeding related to the partners’ rights and obligations, even if one or both partners cease to reside in, or to maintain a domicile in, this state;

(e) Indicate the individual’s name after domestic partnership as provided in ORS 106.335 (Name upon entering into domestic partnership) ;

(f) Sign the form with a declaration that representations made on the form are true, correct and contain no material omissions of fact to the best knowledge and belief of the individual; and

(g) Have a notary public acknowledge the individual’s signature.

(6) Both partners’ signatures must be affixed to one Declaration of Domestic Partnership form. Filing an intentionally and materially false Declaration of Domestic Partnership is punishable as a misdemeanor.

(7) The county clerk may accept any reasonable proof of an individual’s age satisfactory to the clerk. The clerk may require proof of age by affidavit of some individual other than either of the parties seeking to file the Declaration of Domestic Partnership if the clerk deems it necessary in order to determine the age of the individual to the clerk’s satisfaction.

(8) The county clerk may not register a Declaration of Domestic Partnership or return a copy of the registered form and a Certificate of Registered Domestic Partnership to the partners until the provisions of this section, ORS 106.330 (Registration fee) and all other legal requirements are complied with.

(9) Notwithstanding ORS 432.350 (Vital records exempt from public disclosure) or any other provision of law, the registry of domestic partnerships maintained by a county clerk is a public record and subject to full disclosure. [2007 c.99 §6; 2009 c.561 §3]

Note: See note under 106.300 (Short title) .

Source: Section 106.325 — Contents of declaration; filing with county clerk; registry; consent to circuit court jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.169 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.169
107.169 Joint custody of child
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this chapter, “joint custody” means an arrangement by which parents share rights and responsibilities for major decisions concerning the child, including, but not limited to, the child’s residence, education, health care and religious training. An order providing for joint custody may specify one home as the primary residence of the child and designate one parent to have sole power to make decisions about specific matters while both parents retain equal rights and responsibilities for other decisions.

(2) The existence of an order of joint custody shall not, by itself, determine the responsibility of each parent to provide for the support of the child.

(3) The court shall not order joint custody, unless both parents agree to the terms and conditions of the order.

(4) When parents have agreed to joint custody in an order or a judgment, the court may not overrule that agreement by ordering sole custody to one parent.

(5) Modification of a joint custody order shall require showing of changed circumstances and a showing that the modification is in the best interests of the child such as would support modification of a sole custody order. Inability or unwillingness to continue to cooperate shall constitute a change of circumstances sufficient to modify a joint custody order.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The inability of a parent to comply with the terms and conditions of a joint custody order due to the parent’s temporary absence does not constitute a change of circumstances if the parent’s temporary absence is caused by the parent being:

(A) Called into state active duty as defined in the Oregon Code of Military Justice; or

(B) Called into active federal service under Title 10 of the United States Code as a member of the Oregon National Guard.

(b) As used in this subsection, “temporary absence” means a period not exceeding 30 consecutive months. [1987 c.795 §6; 2003 c.576 §114; 2005 c.79 §3; 2013 c.81 §21]

Source: Section 107.169 — Joint custody of child; modification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.325 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.325
109.325 Consent by Department of Human Services or approved child-caring agency of this state
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services or an approved child-caring agency of this state, acting in loco parentis, may consent to the adoption of a child who has been:

(a) Surrendered to it for the purpose of adoption under ORS 418.270 (Surrender of child to child-caring agency) if compliance is had with the provisions of that section;

(b) Permanently committed to it by order of a court of competent jurisdiction; or

(c) Surrendered to it for the purpose of adoption under ORS 418.270 (Surrender of child to child-caring agency) by one parent if compliance is had with the provisions of that section and permanently committed to it by a court of competent jurisdiction having jurisdiction of the other parent.

(2) The department may consent to the adoption of a child over whom the department has been made guardian under ORS chapter 125.

(3) When consent is given under this section, no other consent is required.

(4) When consent is given under this section, there shall be filed in the adoption proceeding:

(a) A certified copy of an order of a court of competent jurisdiction formally and permanently assigning the guardianship of the child to the department or the child-caring agency, or a copy of the surrender of the child from its parent or parents or guardian, or both, as the case may be; and

(b) Written formal consent by the department or the child-caring agency, as the case may be, to the proposed adoption, showing that sufficient and satisfactory investigation of the adopting parties has been made and recommending that the adoption be granted. The consent of the department or the child-caring agency to the proposed adoption may be given by one of its officers, executives or employees who has been authorized or designated by it for that purpose. [Formerly 109.316]

Source: Section 109.325 — Consent by Department of Human Services or approved child-caring agency of this state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.415 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.415
107.415 Notice of change of status of child
Status: in_force

(1) If a party is required by a judgment of a court in a domestic relations suit, as defined in ORS 107.510 (Definitions for ORS 107.510 to 107.610) , to contribute to the support, nurture or education of a minor child while the other party has custody thereof, the custodial parent shall notify the party contributing such money when the minor child receives income from the gainful employment of the child, or is married or enters the military service.

(2) Any custodial parent who does not provide notice, as required by subsection (1) of this section may be required by the court to make restitution to the contributing party of any money paid, as required by the judgment. The court may enter a supplemental judgment or satisfy all or part of the support award to accomplish the restitution. [1971 c.314 §1; 2003 c.576 §120]

Source: Section 107.415 — Notice of change of status of child; effect of failure to give notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.510 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.510
109.510 Age of majority
Status: in_force

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Except as provided in ORS 109.520 (Majority of married persons) , in this state any person shall be deemed to have arrived at majority at the age of 18 years, and thereafter shall:

(1) Have control of the person’s own actions and business; and

(2) Have all the rights and be subject to all the liabilities of a citizen of full age. [Amended by 1973 c.827 §14; 2005 c.22 §91]

Source: Section 109.510 — Age of majority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.723 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.723
107.723 Service of restraining order
Status: in_force

(1) A sheriff may serve a restraining order issued under ORS 107.700 (Short title) to 107.735 (Duties of State Court Administrator) in the county in which the sheriff was elected and in any county that is adjacent to the county in which the sheriff was elected.

(2) A sheriff may serve and enter into the Law Enforcement Data System a copy of a restraining order under ORS 107.700 (Short title) to 107.735 (Duties of State Court Administrator) that was transmitted to the sheriff by a court or law enforcement agency using an electronic communication device. Before transmitting a copy of a restraining order to a sheriff under this subsection by telephonic facsimile or electronic mail, the person sending the copy must receive confirmation from the sheriff’s office that an electronic communication device is available and operating. For purposes of this subsection, “electronic communication device” means a device by which any kind of electronic communication can be made, including but not limited to communication by telephonic facsimile and electronic mail. [2003 c.304 §10; 2007 c.255 §7; 2011 c.269 §2]

Source: Section 107.723 — Service of restraining order; transmission by electronic communication device , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.781 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.781
109.781 Duty to enforce
Status: in_force

(1) A court of this state shall recognize and enforce a child custody determination of a court of another state if the latter court exercised jurisdiction in substantial conformity with ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) or the determination was made under factual circumstances meeting the jurisdictional standards of ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) and the determination has not been modified in accordance with ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) .

(2) A court of this state may utilize any remedy available under other law of this state to enforce a child custody determination made by a court of another state. The remedies provided 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) are cumulative and do not affect the availability of other remedies to enforce a child custody determination. [1999 c.649 §25]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.781 — Duty to enforce , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.721 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.721
109.721 Priority
Status: in_force

If a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) is raised in a child custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, must be given priority on the calendar and handled expeditiously. [1999 c.649 §7]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.721 — Priority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).