ORS § 109.330 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.330
109.330 Notice when parent does not consent
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In the cases provided for in ORS 109.302 (Consent to adoption of Indian child) , 109.322 (Consent of parent with mental illness or intellectual disability) , 109.323 (Consent when custody of child has been awarded in divorce proceedings) and 109.324 (Consent when parent has deserted or neglected child) , when a parent does not consent to the adoption of the child, the petitioner shall:

(A) Conduct the inquiry described in ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (2) to determine whether the petitioner has reason to know that the child is an Indian child; and

(B) Serve the parent with a summons and a true copy of a motion and order to show cause why the proposed adoption should not be ordered without the parent’s consent.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, service of the summons and the motion and order to show cause must be made in the manner provided in ORCP 7 D and E. Service must be proved as required in ORCP 7 F. The summons and the motion and order to show cause need not contain the names of the adoptive parents.

(c) If the petitioner has reason to know that the child is an Indian child, in addition to the service required under paragraph (b) of this subsection, the petitioner shall serve by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, copies of the motion and order to show cause, together with the notice of proceeding in the form required under ORS 419B.639 (Notice to tribe in emergency proceeding) (3)(c), on:

(A) Each tribe of which the child may be a member or in which the Indian child may be eligible for membership;

(B) The child’s parents;

(C) The child’s Indian custodian, if applicable; and

(D) The appropriate United States Bureau of Indian Affairs Regional Director listed in 25 C.F.R. 23.11(b), if the identity or location of the child’s parents, Indian custodian or tribe cannot be ascertained.

(d) The petitioner shall file a declaration of compliance under penalty of perjury, made in the manner described by ORCP 1 E, that includes:

(A) A statement and documentation, as described by the Department of Human Services by rule, of the efforts described in ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (2) that the petitioner made to determine whether there is reason to know that the child is an Indian child; and

(B) If the petitioner has reason to know that the child is an Indian child:

(i) A statement describing the efforts the petitioner made, as required under ORS 109.302 (Consent to adoption of Indian child) (2)(c), to prevent the break up of the family or to reunite the family; and

(ii) A copy of each notice of proceeding the petitioner served as required under paragraph (c) of this subsection, together with any return receipts or other proof of service.

(2) A summons under this section must contain:

(a) A statement that an adoption petition has been filed and that, if the parent fails to file a written answer to the motion and order to show cause within the time provided, the court, without further notice and in the parent’s absence, may take any action that is authorized by law, including but not limited to entering a judgment of adoption of the child if the court determines, on the date the answer is required or on a future date, that:

(A) Consent of the parent is not required;

(B) The adoption is in the best interests of the child; and

(C) If the child is an Indian child, the nonconsenting parent’s continued custody of the Indian child is likely to result in serious emotional or physical damage to the child.

(b) A statement that:

(A) The parent must file with the court a written answer to the motion and order to show cause within 30 days after the date on which the parent 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.

(B) In the answer, the parent must inform the court and the petitioner of the parent’s telephone number or contact telephone number and the parent’s current residence, mailing or contact address in the same state as the parent’s home. The answer may be in substantially the following form:

_________, )

Petitioner, ) NO._____

)

) ANSWER

and )

)

_________, )

Respondent. )

[ ] I consent to the proposed adoption.

[ ] I do not consent to the proposed adoption. The court should not order the proposed adoption without my consent for the following reasons:

_________________________

__________________

Signature

DATE:__________________

ADDRESS OR CONTACT ADDRESS:

_____________________

_____________________

TELEPHONE OR CONTACT TELEPHONE:

_____________________

(c) A notice that, if the parent answers the motion and order to show cause, the court:

(A) Will schedule a hearing to address the motion and order to show cause and, if appropriate, the adoption petition;

(B) Will order the parent to appear personally; and

(C) May schedule other hearings related to the petition and may order the parent to appear personally.

(d) A notice that the parent has the right to be represented by an attorney. The notice must be in substantially the following form:

You have a right to be represented by an attorney. If you wish to be represented by an attorney, please retain one as soon as possible to represent you in this proceeding. If you meet the state’s financial guidelines, you are entitled to have an attorney appointed for you at state expense. To request appointment of an attorney to represent you at state expense, you must contact the circuit court immediately. Phone ______ for further information.

(e) A statement that the parent has the responsibility to maintain contact with the parent’s attorney and to keep the attorney advised of the parent’s whereabouts.

(3) A parent who is served with a summons and a motion and order to show cause under this section shall file with the court a written answer to the motion and order to show cause within 30 days after the date on which the parent 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. In the answer, the parent shall inform the court and the petitioner of the parent’s telephone number or contact telephone number and current address, as defined in ORS 25.011 (“Address” defined) . The answer may be in substantially the form described in subsection (2) of this section.

(4) If the parent requests the assistance of appointed counsel and the court determines that the parent is financially eligible, the court shall appoint an attorney to represent the parent at state expense. Appointment of counsel under this subsection is subject to ORS 135.055 (Compensation and expenses of appointed counsel) , 151.216 (Commission duties) and 151.219 (Executive director) . The court may not substitute one appointed counsel for another except pursuant to the policies, procedures, standards and guidelines adopted under ORS 151.216 (Commission duties) .

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Upon receiving the petitioner’s declaration of compliance under subsection (1)(d) of this section, the court shall order that the motion and order to show cause may proceed if the court finds that the petitioner satisfied the inquiry requirements under ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (2) and, if applicable, the notice requirements under ORS 419B.639 (Notice to tribe in emergency proceeding) (2).

(b) If the court finds that the petitioner failed to satisfy the inquiry or, if applicable, notice requirements under ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (2) and 419B.639 (Notice to tribe in emergency proceeding) (2), or if the documentation is insufficient for the court to make those findings, the court shall direct the petitioner to cure the inquiry or notice deficiency and file an amended declaration of compliance. The court shall order the petitioner to appear and show cause why the court should not deny the motion and order to show cause if the petitioner fails to file the amended declaration of compliance within a reasonable amount of time.

(c) If the court finds, subject to the procedures under ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (4), that there is reason to know the child is an Indian child, the court shall offer to order mediation through the Department of Human Services, or if there is mutual party agreement to private mediation and to the party assumption of costs, through other mediation services, between the Indian child’s parents, the Indian child’s tribe and the proposed adoptive placement.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the parent files an answer as required under subsection (3) of this section, the court, by oral order made on the record or by written order provided to the parent in person or mailed to the parent at the address provided by the parent, shall:

(A) Inform the parent of the time, place and purpose of the next hearing or hearings related to the motion and order to show cause or the adoption petition;

(B) Require the parent to appear personally at the next hearing or hearings related to the motion and order to show cause or the adoption petition; and

(C) Inform the parent that, if the parent fails to appear as ordered for any hearing related to the motion and order to show cause or the adoption petition, the court, without further notice and in the parent’s absence, may take any action that is authorized by law, including but not limited to entering a judgment of adoption of the child on the date specified in the order or on a future date, without the consent of the parent.

(b) If the parent’s answer indicates the parent’s consent to the adoption, the court may not accept the consent unless the consent meets the requirements under ORS 109.301 (Consent to adoption in general) or, if the child is an Indian child, ORS 109.302 (Consent to adoption of Indian child) .

(7) If a parent fails to file a written answer as required in subsection (3) of this section or fails to appear for a hearing related to the motion and order to show cause or the petition as directed by court order under this section, the court, without further notice to the parent and in the parent’s absence, may take any action that is authorized by law, including but not limited to entering a judgment of adoption of the child without the consent of the parent if the court finds:

(a) On the date the answer is required or on a future date, the action to be in the child’s best interests; and

(b) That the petitioner complied with the inquiry requirements under ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (2) to determine whether there is reason to know that the child is an Indian child.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsection (7) of this section or ORS 109.322 (Consent of parent with mental illness or intellectual disability) , 109.323 (Consent when custody of child has been awarded in divorce proceedings) or 109.324 (Consent when parent has deserted or neglected child) , the court may not enter a judgment of adoption of an Indian child without the consent of the parent unless:

(A) The court has offered the parties the opportunity to participate in mediation as required under subsection (5)(c) of this section;

(B) If requested by the tribe, an agreement is in place that requires the proposed adoptive placement to maintain connection between the Indian child and the Indian child’s tribe;

(C) The court determines that the petitioner complied with the notice requirements under ORS 419B.639 (Notice to tribe in emergency proceeding) (2);

(D) The court determines that evidence, including the testimony of one or more qualified expert witnesses under ORS 419B.642 (Qualified expert witness) , establishes beyond a reasonable doubt that the continued custody of the Indian child by the nonconsenting parent is likely to result in serious emotional or physical damage to the child and that the petitioner’s active efforts under ORS 419B.645 (Active efforts) to reunite the Indian family did not eliminate the necessity for termination of the nonconsenting parent’s parental rights based on serious emotional or physical damage to the Indian child; and

(E) The court finds that the adoptive placement complies with the placement preferences under ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) (2) or, if not, the court finds, upon the petitioner’s motion under ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) (3), that good cause exists for placement contrary to the placement preferences in ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) (2).

(b) The evidence under paragraph (a)(E) of this subsection must show a causal relationship between the particular conditions in the Indian child’s home and the likelihood that the nonconsenting parent’s continued custody of the Indian child will result in serious emotional or physical damage to the Indian child who is the subject of the adoption proceeding. Evidence that shows the existence of community or family poverty, isolation, single parenthood, custodian age, crowded or inadequate housing, substance abuse or nonconforming social behavior does not, by itself, establish a causal relationship as required by this paragraph.

(9) If the child has no living parent and no guardian or next of kin in this state qualified to appear in behalf of the child, the court may order such notice, if any, to be given as the court deems necessary or proper.

(10) If the child is an Indian child, the child’s tribe or Indian custodian may intervene at any time as a matter of right. [Amended by 1957 c.710 §11; 1967 c.385 §2; 1969 c.591 §288; 1975 c.640 §17; 1979 c.284 §101; 2005 c.369 §1; 2021 c.398 §25]

Source: Section 109.330 — Notice when parent does not consent; notice when child has no living parent and no guardian or next of kin qualified to appear , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.578 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.578
110.578 Costs and fees
Status: in_force

(1) The petitioner may not be required to pay a filing fee or other costs.

(2) If an obligee prevails, a responding tribunal of this state may assess against an obligor filing fees, reasonable attorney fees, other costs and necessary travel and other reasonable expenses incurred by the obligee and the obligee’s witnesses. The tribunal may not assess fees, costs or expenses against the obligee or the support enforcement agency of either the initiating or responding state or foreign country except as provided by other law. Attorney fees may be taxed as costs and may be ordered paid directly to the attorney, who may enforce the order in the attorney’s own name. Payment of support owed to the obligee has priority over fees, costs and expenses.

(3) The tribunal shall order the payment of costs and reasonable attorney fees if it determines that a hearing was requested primarily for delay. In a proceeding under ORS 110.605 (Registration of order for enforcement) to 110.641 (Procedure to modify foreign child support order) , a hearing is presumed to have been requested primarily for delay if a registered support order is confirmed or enforced without change. [2015 c.298 §30]

Source: Section 110.578 — Costs and fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.597 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.597
110.597 Employer’s compliance with multiple income withholding orders
Status: in_force

If an obligor’s employer receives two or more income withholding orders with respect to the earnings of the same obligor, the employer satisfies the terms of the orders if the employer complies with the law of the state of the obligor’s principal place of employment to establish the priorities for withholding and allocating income withheld for two or more child support obligees. [2015 c.298 §41]

Source: Section 110.597 — Employer’s compliance with multiple income withholding orders , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.112 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.112
109.112 Mother, father or putative father deemed to have attained majority
Status: in_force

The mother, father or putative father of a child shall be deemed to have attained majority and, regardless of age, may give authorizations, releases or waivers, or enter into agreements, in adoption, juvenile court, filiation or other proceedings concerning the care or custody of the child. [1975 c.640 §10]

Source: Section 109.112 — Mother, father or putative father deemed to have attained majority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.990 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.990
109.990 Penalty
Status: in_force

(1) A person who violates ORS 109.281 (Financial disclosure statement to be filed with petition) (3) or who submits a false statement under ORS 109.281 (Financial disclosure statement to be filed with petition) (1) commits a Class C felony.

(2) A person who violates any provision of ORS 109.281 (Financial disclosure statement to be filed with petition) (4) or 109.502 (Search for birth parents, putative father, genetic siblings or county where adoption finalized) to 109.507 (Access to Department of Human Services records required) or any rule adopted pursuant to ORS 109.506 (Rulemaking) commits a Class A misdemeanor. [1985 c.403 §2 (4); 1993 c.717 §5; subsection (3) of 1993 Edition enacted as 1993 c.410 §9; 1995 c.79 §44; 1995 c.730 §4]

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

Source: Section 109.990 — Penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.127 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.127
107.127 Notice of revocation
Status: in_force

(1) A person is not liable for having made a payment to a beneficiary designated in a governing instrument, or for having taken any other action in good-faith reliance on the governing instrument, unless the person has received written notice of the revocation of designation of beneficiary under ORS 107.121 (Revocation of designation of beneficiary upon entry of judgment) .

(2) Written notice of the revocation under this section shall be mailed to the home or office of the person by regular United States mail or be given by a means designed to provide the person with notice of the revocation.

(3) Upon receipt of written notice of the revocation under this section, a person may pay the amount owed under a governing instrument to any court in which probate proceedings for the estate of the principal are pending. If probate proceedings for the estate of the principal have not been commenced, the person may pay the amount to the circuit court for the county in which the principal resided at the time of death. The court shall hold the funds and shall order disbursement in accordance with the court’s determination of the effect on the judgment of dissolution, separation or annulment. Payments made to the court under this section discharge the person making the payment from all claims for the amount paid to the court. [2005 c.285 §5]

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

Source: Section 107.127 — Notice of revocation; payments made under governing instrument , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.326 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.326
109.326 Consent when spouse not parent
Status: in_force

(1) If the mother of a child was married at the time of the conception or birth of the child, and it has been determined pursuant to ORS 109.065 (Establishing parentage) or 419B.609 (Acknowledgment or establishment of parentage) or judicially determined that the mother’s spouse at such time or times was not the parent of the child, the spouse’s authorization or waiver is not required in adoption, juvenile court or other proceedings concerning the custody of the child.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If parentage of the child has not been determined, a determination of nonparentage may be made by any court having adoption, divorce or juvenile court jurisdiction.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (11) of this section, the testimony or affidavit of the mother or the spouse or another person with knowledge of the facts filed in the proceeding constitutes competent evidence before the court making the determination.

(c) The provisions of this section relating to Indian children do not apply if the determination of nonparentage is being made by a court having divorce jurisdiction or jurisdiction to decide custody between unmarried parents.

(3) Before the court may make the determination of nonparentage, the petitioner shall:

(a) Conduct the inquiry described in ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (2) to determine whether the petitioner has reason to know that the child is an Indian child; and

(b) Serve on the spouse a summons and a true copy of a motion and order to show cause why a judgment of nonparentage should not be entered if:

(A) There has been a determination by any court of competent jurisdiction that the spouse is the parent of the child;

(B) The child resided with the spouse at any time since the child’s birth;

(C) The spouse repeatedly has contributed or tried to contribute to the support of the child; or

(D) The petitioner has reason to know that the child is an Indian child.

(4) When the petitioner is required to serve the spouse with a summons and a motion and order to show cause under subsection (3) of this section:

(a) Service must be made in the manner provided in ORCP 7 D and E, except as provided in subsection (7) of this section. Service of the summons and the motion and order to show cause must be proved as required in ORCP 7 F. The summons and the motion and order to show cause need not contain the names of the adoptive parents.

(b) If the petitioner has reason to know that the child is an Indian child, the petitioner shall serve copies of the motion, together with the notice of proceeding required under ORS 419B.639 (Notice to tribe in emergency proceeding) (3), on:

(A) Each tribe of which the child may be a member or in which the Indian child may be eligible for membership;

(B) The child’s parents;

(C) The child’s Indian custodian, if applicable; and

(D) The appropriate United States Bureau of Indian Affairs Regional Director listed in 25 C.F.R. 23.11(b), if the identity or location of the child’s parents, Indian custodian or tribe cannot be ascertained.

(c) The petitioner shall file a declaration of compliance under penalty of perjury made in the manner described by ORCP 1 E, that includes:

(A) A statement and documentation, as described by the Department of Human Services by rule, of the efforts described in ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (2) that the petitioner made to determine whether there is reason to know that the child is an Indian child; and

(B) If the petitioner has reason to know that the child is an Indian child:

(i) A statement describing the efforts the petitioner made, as required under ORS 109.302 (Consent to adoption of Indian child) (2)(c), to prevent the break up of the family or to reunite the family; and

(ii) A copy of each notice of proceeding the petitioner served as required under paragraph (b) of this subsection, together with any return receipts or other proof of service.

(5) The inquiry required under subsection (3)(a) of this section and notice required under subsection (4)(a) of this section may be combined with the inquiry and notice required under ORS 109.285 (Petition for adoption) or 109.385 (Readoption proceeding) if the motion and order to show cause is filed concurrently with the petition for adoption or readoption under ORS 109.285 (Petition for adoption) or 109.385 (Readoption proceeding) .

(6) A summons under subsection (3) of this section must contain:

(a) A statement that if the spouse fails to file a written answer to the motion and order to show cause within the time provided, the court, without further notice and in the spouse’s absence, may take any action that is authorized by law, including but not limited to entering a judgment of nonparentage on the date the answer is required or on a future date.

(b) A statement that:

(A) The spouse must file with the court a written answer to the motion and order to show cause within 30 days after the date on which the spouse is served with the summons or, if service of the summons is made by publication or posting under ORCP 7 D(6), within 30 days from the date of last publication or posting.

(B) In the answer, the spouse must inform the court and the petitioner of the spouse’s telephone number or contact telephone number and the spouse’s current residence, mailing or contact address in the same state as the spouse’s home. The answer may be in substantially the following form:

_________, )

Petitioner, ) NO._____

)

) ANSWER

and )

)

_________, )

Respondent. )

[ ] I consent to the entry of a judgment of nonparentage.

[ ] I do not consent to the entry of a judgment of nonparentage. The court should not enter a judgment of nonparentage for the following reasons:

_________________________

__________________

Signature

DATE:_____________________

ADDRESS OR CONTACT ADDRESS:

_____________________

_____________________

TELEPHONE OR CONTACT TELEPHONE:

_____________________

(c) A notice that, if the spouse answers the motion and order to show cause, the court:

(A) Will schedule a hearing to address the motion and order to show cause and, if appropriate, the adoption petition;

(B) Will order the spouse to appear personally; and

(C) May schedule other hearings related to the petition and may order the spouse to appear personally.

(d) A notice that the spouse has the right to be represented by an attorney. The notice must be in substantially the following form:

You have a right to be represented by an attorney. If you wish to be represented by an attorney, please retain one as soon as possible to represent you in this proceeding. If you meet the state’s financial guidelines, you are entitled to have an attorney appointed for you at state expense. To request appointment of an attorney to represent you at state expense, you must contact the circuit court immediately. Phone ______ for further information.

(e) A statement that the spouse has the responsibility to maintain contact with the spouse’s attorney and to keep the attorney advised of the spouse’s whereabouts.

(7) A spouse who is served with a summons and a motion and order to show cause under this section shall file with the court a written answer to the motion and order to show cause within 30 days after the date on which the spouse 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. In the answer, the spouse shall inform the court and the petitioner of the spouse’s telephone number or contact telephone number and current address, as defined in ORS 25.011 (“Address” defined) . The answer may be in substantially the form described in subsection (6) of this section.

(8) If the spouse requests the assistance of appointed counsel and the court determines that the spouse is financially eligible, the court shall appoint an attorney to represent the spouse at state expense. Appointment of counsel under this subsection is subject to ORS 135.055 (Compensation and expenses of appointed counsel) , 151.216 (Commission duties) and 151.219 (Executive director) . The court may not substitute one appointed counsel for another except pursuant to the policies, procedures, standards and guidelines adopted under ORS 151.216 (Commission duties) .

(9) If the spouse files an answer as required under subsection (7) of this section, the court, by oral order made on the record or by written order provided to the spouse in person or mailed to the spouse at the address provided by the spouse, shall:

(a) Inform the spouse of the time, place and purpose of the next hearing or hearings related to the motion and order to show cause or the adoption petition;

(b) Require the spouse to appear personally at the next hearing or hearings related to the motion and order to show cause or the adoption petition; and

(c) Inform the spouse that, if the spouse fails to appear as ordered for any hearing related to the motion and order to show cause or the adoption petition, the court, without further notice and in the spouse’s absence, may take any action that is authorized by law, including but not limited to entering a judgment of nonparentage on the date specified in the order or on a future date, without the consent of the spouse.

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(a) Upon receiving the petitioner’s declaration of compliance under subsection (4)(c) of this section, the court shall review the petitioner’s statements and documentation and order that the adoption may proceed if the court finds that the petitioner satisfied the inquiry requirements under ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (2) and, if applicable, the notice requirements under ORS 419B.639 (Notice to tribe in emergency proceeding) (2).

(b) If the court finds that the petitioner failed to satisfy the inquiry or, if applicable, notice requirements under ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (2) and 419B.639 (Notice to tribe in emergency proceeding) (2), or if the documentation is insufficient for the court to make those findings, the court shall direct the petitioner to cure the inquiry or notice deficiency and file an amended declaration of compliance. The court shall order the petitioner to appear and show cause why the court should not deny the motion and order to show cause if the petitioner fails to file the amended declaration of compliance within a reasonable amount of time.

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(a) If a spouse fails to file a written answer as required in subsection (7) of this section or fails to appear for a hearing related to the motion and order to show cause or the petition as directed by court order under this section, the court, without further notice to the spouse and in the spouse’s absence, may take any action that is authorized by law, including but not limited to entering a judgment of nonparentage.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, the court may not enter a judgment of nonparentage unless the court finds that the petitioner complied with the inquiry requirements under ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (2).

(12) If the child is an Indian child:

(a) The court may not enter a judgment of nonparentage with the consent of the spouse unless:

(A) The consent clearly sets out the conditions to the consent, if any;

(B) Prior to the execution of the consent, the court explains to the spouse, on the record in detail and in the language of the spouse, the spouse’s right to legal counsel, the terms and consequences of the consent and that the spouse may withdraw the consent at any time prior to the entry of a judgment of adoption or readoption under ORS 109.350 (Judgment of adoption or readoption) ;

(C) The spouse executes the consent in person before the court not less than 10 days following the date of the Indian child’s birth; and

(D) After the spouse executes the consent, the court certifies that the court provided the explanation in the manner required under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph and that the spouse fully understood the explanation.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (9) or (11) of this section, the court may not enter a judgment of nonparentage without the consent of the spouse unless:

(A) The court has offered to order mediation through the Department of Human Services, or, if there is mutual party agreement to private mediation and to the party assumption of costs, through other mediation services, between the petitioner, spouse, Indian child’s tribe and, if applicable, the proposed adoptive placement;

(B) If requested by the tribe, an agreement is in place that requires the petitioner or, if applicable, the proposed adoptive placement to maintain connection between the Indian child and the Indian child’s tribe; and

(C) The court finds that:

(i) The petitioner complied with the notice requirements as required under ORS 419B.639 (Notice to tribe in emergency proceeding) (2);

(ii) Despite petitioner’s active efforts, evidence, including the testimony of one or more qualified expert witnesses under ORS 419B.642 (Qualified expert witness) , establishes beyond a reasonable doubt that the continued custody of the Indian child by the spouse is likely to result in serious emotional or physical damage to the Indian child and that the petitioner’s active efforts under ORS 419B.645 (Active efforts) to reunite the Indian family did not eliminate the necessity for termination of the spouse’s parental rights based on serious emotional or physical damage to the Indian child; and

(iii) That the adoptive placement complies with the placement preferences under ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) (2) or, if not, a finding upon the petitioner’s motion under ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) (3) that good cause exists for placement contrary to the placement preferences in ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) (2).

(c) The evidence under paragraph (b)(C)(ii) of this subsection must show a causal relationship between the particular conditions in the Indian child’s home and the likelihood that the spouse’s continued custody will result in serious emotional or physical damage to the Indian child who is the subject of the adoption proceeding. Evidence that shows the existence of community or family poverty, isolation, single parenthood, custodian age, crowded or inadequate housing, substance abuse or nonconforming social behavior does not, by itself, establish a causal relationship as required by this paragraph.

(13) There shall be sufficient proof to enable the court to grant the relief sought without notice to the spouse if:

(a) The affidavit of the mother of the child, of the spouse or of another person with knowledge of the facts filed in the proceeding states or the court finds from other competent evidence:

(A) That the mother of the child was not cohabiting with the mother’s spouse at the time of conception of the child and that the spouse is not the parent of the child;

(B) That the spouse has not been judicially determined to be the parent of the child;

(C) That the child has not resided with the spouse; and

(D) That the spouse has not contributed or tried to contribute to the support of the child; and

(b) The court finds by clear and convincing evidence, after due diligence on the part of the petitioner, that the child is not an Indian child.

(14) Notwithstanding ORS 109.070 (Presumption of parentage) (1)(a), service of a summons and a motion and order to show cause on the spouse under subsection (3) of this section is not required and the spouse’s consent, authorization or waiver is not required in adoption proceedings concerning the child unless the child is an Indian child or the spouse has met the requirements of subsection (3)(b)(A), (B) or (C) of this section.

(15) A spouse who was not cohabiting with the mother at the time of the child’s conception has the primary responsibility to protect the spouse’s rights.

(16) Nothing in this section shall be used to set aside an act of a permanent nature, including but not limited to adoption, unless the parent establishes, within one year or, if the child is an Indian child, four years after the entry of the order or general judgment, as defined in ORS 18.005 (Definitions) , fraud on the part of the petitioner with respect to the matters specified in subsection (13)(a) of this section.

(17) If the child is an Indian child, the child’s tribe or Indian custodian may intervene at any time as a matter of right. [1957 c.710 §8 (109.312 to 109.329 (Adoption of person 18 years of age or older or legally married) enacted in lieu of 109.320); 1959 c.609 §1; 1967 c.385 §1; 1969 c.591 §287; 1975 c.640 §16; 1989 c.907 §1; 1995 c.514 §19; 2003 c.576 §148; 2005 c.160 §§16,22; 2005 c.369 §7; 2007 c.454 §6; 2017 c.651 §33; 2021 c.398 §26]

Source: Section 109.326 — Consent when spouse not parent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.452 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.452
107.452 Reopening case if assets discovered after entry of judgment
Status: in_force

(1) A court that entered a judgment of marital annulment, dissolution or separation shall reopen the case upon the motion of either party if the moving party alleges that significant assets belonging to either or both of the parties:

(a) Existed at the time of the entry of the judgment; and

(b) Were not discovered until after the entry of the judgment.

(2) If the court finds that the assets were inadvertently omitted from the distribution of the marital estate, the court shall make such distribution of the omitted assets as is just and proper in all the circumstances.

(3) If the court finds that the assets were intentionally concealed and thereby not included in the distribution of the marital estate, the court may order:

(a) The division of the appreciated value of the omitted assets;

(b) The forfeiture of the omitted assets to the injured party;

(c) A compensatory judgment in favor of the injured party;

(d) A judgment in favor of the injured party as punitive damages; or

(e) Any other distribution as may be just and proper in all the circumstances.

(4) The court may award attorney fees on any motion filed pursuant to this section. The court shall award attorney fees to the moving party if the court finds that assets were intentionally concealed and thereby not included in the distribution of the marital estate.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A motion alleging inadvertent omission of assets must be filed within two years after the date of discovery of the omission but no later than three years after the entry of the judgment.

(b) A motion alleging intentional concealment of assets must be filed within two years after the date of discovery of the omission but no later than 10 years after the entry of the judgment.

(6) A motion under this section may be filed with and decided by the trial court during the time an appeal from a judgment is pending before an appellate court. The moving party shall serve a copy of the motion on the appellate court. The moving party shall file a copy of the trial court’s order in the appellate court within seven days after the date of the trial court order. Any necessary modification of the appeal required by the trial court order shall be pursuant to rule of the appellate court. [1995 c.800 §6]

Source: Section 107.452 — Reopening case if assets discovered after entry of judgment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.566 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.566
110.566 Private counsel
Status: in_force

An individual may employ private counsel to represent the individual in proceedings authorized by this chapter. [2015 c.298 §26]

Source: Section 110.566 — Private counsel , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.785 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.785
107.785 Privacy of proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) All mediation proceedings under ORS 107.755 (Court-ordered mediation) to 107.795 (Availability of other remedies) shall be held in private, and all persons other than mediation services personnel, the parties, their counsel and children of the parties shall be excluded.

(2) All communications, verbal or written, made in mediation proceedings shall be confidential. A party or any other individual engaged in mediation proceedings shall not be examined in any civil or criminal action as to such communications and such communications shall not be used in any civil or criminal action without the consent of the parties to the mediation. Exceptions to testimonial privilege otherwise applicable under ORS 40.225 (Rule 503. Law practitioner-client privilege) to 40.295 (Rule 514. Effect on existing privileges) do not apply to communications made confidential under this subsection.

(3) All records of the court with respect to mediation proceedings shall be closed except for:

(a) Records reflecting which cases have been referred for mediation under ORS 107.765 (When referral to mediation permitted) (1);

(b) The mediator’s report to the court made under the provisions of ORS 107.765 (When referral to mediation permitted) (2); and

(c) Information used to compile statistical data. [1983 c.671 §5; 1995 c.273 §19]

Source: Section 107.785 — Privacy of proceedings; confidentiality of communications; records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.675 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.675
110.675 Uniformity of application and construction
Status: in_force

In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act. [2015 c.298 §77; 2017 c.17 §4]

Source: Section 110.675 — Uniformity of application and construction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.125 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.125
109.125 Who may initiate proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) Any of the following may initiate proceedings under this section:

(a) A mother of a child born out of wedlock or a woman pregnant with a child who may be born out of wedlock;

(b) The duly appointed and acting guardian of the child, conservator of the child’s estate or a guardian ad litem, if the guardian or conservator has the physical custody of the child or is providing support for the child;

(c) The administrator, as defined in ORS 25.010 (Definitions for support enforcement laws) ;

(d) A man claiming to be the father of a child born out of wedlock or of an unborn child who may be born out of wedlock; or

(e) The minor child by a guardian ad litem.

(2) Proceedings shall be initiated by the filing of a duly verified petition of the initiating party. The petition shall contain:

(a) If the initiating party is one of those specified in subsection (1)(a), (b), (c) or (e) of this section:

(A) The name of the mother of the child born out of wedlock or the person pregnant with a child who may be born out of wedlock;

(B) The name of the mother’s spouse if the child is alleged to be a child born to a married person and a man other than the mother’s spouse;

(C) Facts showing the petitioner’s status to initiate proceedings;

(D) A statement that a respondent is the father;

(E) The probable time or period of time during which conception took place; and

(F) A statement of the specific relief sought.

(b) If the initiating party is a man specified in subsection (1)(d) of this section:

(A) The name of the mother of the child born out of wedlock or the person pregnant with a child who may be born out of wedlock;

(B) The name of the mother’s spouse if the child is alleged to be a child born to a married and a man other than the mother’s spouse;

(C) A statement that the initiating party is the father of the child and accepts the same responsibility for the support and education of the child and for all pregnancy-related expenses that he would have if the child were born to him in lawful wedlock;

(D) The probable time or period of time during which conception took place; and

(E) A statement of the specific relief sought.

(3) When proceedings are initiated by the administrator, as defined in ORS 25.010 (Definitions for support enforcement laws) , the state and the child’s mother and putative father are parties.

(4) When a proceeding is initiated under this section and the child support rights of one of the parties or of the child at issue 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.

(5) A person whose parentage of a child has been established under ORS 109.065 (Establishing parentage) is a necessary party to proceedings initiated under this section unless the parentage has been disestablished before the proceedings are initiated. [1969 c.619 §1; 1971 c.191 §1; 1971 c.401 §3; 1971 c.779 §79; 1973 c.823 §105; 1975 c.458 §15a; 1975 c.640 §4a; 1979 c.90 §3; 1979 c.246 §5; 1983 c.762 §2; 1993 c.596 §21; 2001 c.334 §6; 2003 c.73 §56; 2007 c.454 §4; 2017 c.651 §52]

Source: Section 109.125 — Who may initiate proceedings; petition; parties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.289 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.289
109.289 Separate record of the case
Status: in_force

(1) The clerk or court administrator of any court having jurisdiction over adoption proceedings shall keep a separate record of the case for each adoption proceeding filed with the court. Adoption proceedings shall not be entered upon the general records of the court.

(2) The clerk, court administrator and any other person having custody of the records, papers and files in the court’s record of an adoption case shall cause the records, papers and files, both prior to entry of judgment and after entry of judgment of adoption, to be sealed. The clerk, court administrator and any other person having custody of the records, papers and files shall not unseal or allow inspection or copying of or disclose any information in the records, papers and files to any person or entity, except as provided in this section or pursuant to ORS 109.266 (Definitions for ORS 109.266 to 109.410) to 109.410 (Certificate of adoption) or 109.425 (Definitions for ORS 109.425 to 109.507) to 109.507 (Access to Department of Human Services records required) .

(3) Prior to entry of judgment in an adoption proceeding, and after entry of judgment in an adoption proceeding but prior to the minor child who is the subject of the adoption proceeding attaining 18 years of age, the following may inspect and copy sealed records, papers and files that are maintained in the court’s record of an adoption case without a court order:

(a) Presiding judges and judges of the court operating under the Judicial Department, and court staff or other persons operating under the direction of the presiding judges or judges;

(b) Petitioners and their attorneys of record;

(c) The Department of Human Services; and

(d) If the minor child is an Indian child, the Indian child’s tribe and the United States Secretary of the Interior.

(4) After entry of judgment in an adoption proceeding and after the minor child who is the subject of the adoption proceeding has attained 18 years of age, the following may inspect and copy sealed records, papers and files that are maintained in the court’s record of the adoption case without a court order:

(a) Judges of the court operating under the Judicial Department and court staff or other persons operating under the direction of the judges;

(b) The person who was the minor child in the adoption proceeding, except that the person who was the minor child in the adoption proceeding may not inspect or copy the home study approved under ORS 109.276 (Petition for adoption) (7) except pursuant to a court order and with good cause;

(c) Petitioners and their attorneys of record;

(d) The Department of Human Services; and

(e) If the minor child was an Indian child, the Indian child’s tribe and the United States Secretary of the Interior.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) After entry of judgment in an adoption proceeding and after the minor child who is the subject of the adoption proceeding has attained 18 years of age, an individual whose consent for the adoption is required under ORS 109.301 (Consent to adoption in general) or 109.302 (Consent to adoption of Indian child) may file a motion with the court to inspect and copy sealed records, papers and files that are maintained in the court’s record of the adoption case.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection, the court shall grant the motion except for good cause but must exclude from inspection and copying:

(A) For adoption cases filed on or after January 1, 2014:

(i) The Adoption Summary and Segregated Information Statement filed in accordance with ORS 109.287 (Adoption Summary and Segregated Information Statement) ; and

(ii) Exhibits described in ORS 109.287 (Adoption Summary and Segregated Information Statement) (2) that are contained in the court’s record of the adoption case.

(B) For adoption cases filed before January 1, 2014:

(i) Statements, exhibits and other documents provided for purposes of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act pursuant to ORS 109.767 (Information to be submitted to court) ;

(ii) A home study;

(iii) A report of adoption on a form prescribed and furnished by the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics under ORS 432.223 (Reports of adoption) or a similar document in which the court has certified to the state registrar the facts of the live birth of the person adopted;

(iv) A medical history described in ORS 109.342 (Medical history of child and biological parents required) or a similar document provided to the court for the purpose of describing the medical history of the minor child or of the biological parents; and

(v) Addresses, phone numbers and Social Security numbers of persons or entities described in ORS 109.287 (Adoption Summary and Segregated Information Statement) (1)(a) to (d) that are contained in the court’s record of the adoption case.

(c) If the Department of Human Services consented or has the authority to consent to the adoption of a minor child under ORS 109.325 (Consent by Department of Human Services or approved child-caring agency of this state) or 419B.529 (Adoption after permanent commitment or surrender) :

(A) A parent who has signed a release and surrender to the department under ORS 418.270 (Surrender of child to child-caring agency) , that was accepted by the department, or whose parental rights were terminated under ORS 419B.500 (Termination of parental rights generally) and 419B.502 (Termination upon finding of extreme conduct) to 419B.524 (Effect of termination order) , may file a motion with the court to inspect or copy sealed records, papers and files that are maintained in the court’s record of the adoption case but may not be granted the right to inspect or copy:

(i) For adoption cases filed on or after January 1, 2014:

(I) The Adoption Summary and Segregated Information Statement filed in accordance with ORS 109.287 (Adoption Summary and Segregated Information Statement) ; and

(II) Exhibits described in ORS 109.287 (Adoption Summary and Segregated Information Statement) (2) that are contained in the court’s record of the adoption case.

(ii) For adoption cases filed before January 1, 2014:

(I) Statements, exhibits and other documents provided for purposes of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act pursuant to ORS 109.767 (Information to be submitted to court) ;

(II) A home study;

(III) A report of adoption on a form prescribed and furnished by the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics under ORS 432.223 (Reports of adoption) or a similar document in which the court has certified to the state registrar the facts of the live birth of the person adopted; and

(IV) A medical history described in ORS 109.342 (Medical history of child and biological parents required) or a similar document provided to the court for the purpose of describing the medical history of the minor child or of the biological parents.

(B) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) The court may grant the motion for good cause. The name, address, phone number, Social Security number or other identifying information of any individual or entity contained in the records, papers and files must be redacted and may not be disclosed as part of the inspection or copying allowed under this paragraph.

(ii) Notwithstanding sub-subparagraph (i) of this subparagraph, the name of the parent filing the motion and the name, bar number and contact information for any attorney of record in the case may be disclosed as part of the inspection or copying allowed under this paragraph.

(d) The fee imposed and collected by the court for the filing of a motion under this subsection by the birth parent of an adult adoptee shall be in accordance with ORS 21.145 (Simple proceeding filing fee) , except that a fee may not be imposed or collected for a motion filed under this subsection for adoptions where the Department of Human Services consented to the adoption under ORS 109.325 (Consent by Department of Human Services or approved child-caring agency of this state) or 419B.529 (Adoption after permanent commitment or surrender) .

(6) Except as provided in subsection (5)(c) of this section, an individual or entity that signed a record, paper or document in a file contained in the court’s record of the adoption case is entitled to inspect and obtain a copy of that record, paper or document without a court order. The signature and name of any other individual or entity on the same record, paper or document must be redacted or otherwise not disclosed as part of the inspection and copying permitted under this subsection.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any documents, writings, information and other records retained by the Department of Human Services or a child-caring agency as defined in ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) in the department’s or agency’s record of an adoption case that are not records, papers and files in the court’s record of the adoption case are confidential and must be sealed. Any records, documents or information, including records, papers and files in the court’s record of the adoption case, retained by the department or agency in its record of an adoption case may be accessed, used or disclosed only as provided in this section or ORS 109.266 (Definitions for ORS 109.266 to 109.410) to 109.410 (Certificate of adoption) or 109.425 (Definitions for ORS 109.425 to 109.507) to 109.507 (Access to Department of Human Services records required) , or pursuant to a court order for good cause.

(b) The department or agency may, without a court order, access, use or disclose any records, documents or information retained by the department or agency in its record of an adoption case, including records, papers and files in the court’s record of an adoption case that are in the possession of the department or the agency for the purpose of providing adoption services or the administration of child welfare services that the department or agency is authorized to provide under applicable federal or state law.

(8) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a court may grant a motion and enter an order allowing inspection, copying or other disclosure of records, papers and files that are maintained in the court’s record of an adoption case for good cause.

(9) Nothing contained in this section shall prevent the clerk or court administrator from certifying or providing copies of a judgment of adoption to the petitioner in an adoption proceeding, to the petitioner’s attorney of record or to the Department of Human Services.

(10) The provisions of this section do not apply to the disclosure of information under ORS 109.425 (Definitions for ORS 109.425 to 109.507) to 109.507 (Access to Department of Human Services records required) .

(11) Except as provided in subsection (5)(d) of this section, the court may impose and collect fees for copies and services provided under this section, including but not limited to filing, inspection and research fees.

(12) Unless good cause is shown, when the court grants a motion to inspect, copy or otherwise disclose records, papers and files in the court’s record of an adoption case, the court shall order a prohibition or limitation on redisclosure of the records, papers and files, or of information contained in the records, papers and files.

(13) When inspection, copying or disclosure is allowed under this section, the court may require appropriate and reasonable verification of the identity of the requesting person to the satisfaction of the court.

(14) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When an Indian child’s tribe or the United States Secretary of the Interior requests access to the adoption records of an Indian child, the court must make the records available no later than 14 days following the date of the request.

(b) The records made available under this subsection must, at a minimum, include the petition, all substantive orders entered in the adoption proceeding, the complete record of the placement finding and, if the placement departs from the placement preferences under ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) , detailed documentation of the efforts to comply with the placement preferences. [Formerly 109.319]

Source: Section 109.289 — Separate record of the case; sealing of adoption records; inspection, copying and disclosure; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.640 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.640
109.640 Right to reproductive health care, medical treatment or dental treatment without parental consent
Status: in_force

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(1) As used in this section, “reproductive health care” has the meaning given that term in ORS 435.190 (Definitions for 435.190 to 435.245) , except that “reproductive health care” does not include the elective sterilization of a minor under 15 years of age.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) As used in this subsection, “health care provider” means a physician, physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) , nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) to 678.390 (Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs) or a pharmacist licensed under ORS chapter 689.

(b) A minor under 15 years of age may give consent, without the consent of a parent or guardian of the minor, to an abortion only if the abortion is provided by a health care provider who is acting within the health care provider’s scope of practice and who reasonably believes, in the health care provider’s professional judgment, that:

(A) Involving the parent or guardian of the minor may result in the physical or emotional abuse of the minor or the neglect of the minor; or

(B) Requiring the consent of a parent or guardian of the minor would not be in the best interest of the minor, for the reasons documented by the health care provider after obtaining the concurrence of another health care provider who is associated with a separate medical practice or facility.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section and notwithstanding subsection (4) of this section, a minor of any age may give consent, without the consent of a parent or guardian of the minor, to receive reproductive health care information and services from a health care provider who is a physician, physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) , nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) to 678.390 (Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs) , pharmacist licensed under ORS chapter 689 or naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685, and who is acting within the provider’s scope of practice.

(4) A minor 15 years of age or older may give consent, without the consent of a parent or guardian of the minor, to:

(a) Hospital care, medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment by a physician licensed by the Oregon Medical Board or a naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685, and dental or surgical diagnosis or treatment by a dentist licensed by the Oregon Board of Dentistry.

(b) Diagnosis or treatment by a physician assistant who is licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) and who is acting pursuant to a collaboration agreement as defined in ORS 677.495 (Definitions for ORS 677.495 to 677.535) .

(c) Diagnosis and treatment by a nurse practitioner who is licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing under ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) and who is acting within the scope of practice for a nurse practitioner.

(d) Except when the minor is obtaining contact lenses for the first time, diagnosis and treatment by an optometrist who is licensed by the Oregon Board of Optometry under ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) and who is acting within the scope of practice for an optometrist.

(5) If a person, including a health care provider, has reasonable cause to believe that a minor the person comes into contact with under this section has suffered abuse, as defined in ORS 419B.005 (Definitions) , the person shall immediately comply with the person’s mandatory child abuse reporting duties under ORS 419B.010 (Duty of officials to report child abuse) . [1971 c.381 §1; 2005 c.471 §7; 2010 c.91 §1; 2014 c.45 §11; 2017 c.356 §4; 2021 c.349 §14; 2023 c.228 §8]

Source: Section 109.640 — Right to reproductive health care, medical treatment or dental treatment without parental consent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.593 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.593
110.593 Determination of parentage
Status: in_force

A tribunal of this state authorized to determine parentage of a child may serve as a responding tribunal in a proceeding to determine parentage of a child brought under this chapter or a law or procedure substantially similar to this chapter. [2015 c.298 §38]

Source: Section 110.593 — Determination of parentage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.591 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.591
110.591 Receipt and disbursement of payments
Status: in_force

(1) A support enforcement agency or tribunal of this state shall disburse promptly any amounts received pursuant to a support order as directed by the order. The agency or tribunal shall furnish to a requesting party or tribunal of another state or a foreign country a certified statement by the custodian of the record of the amounts and dates of all payments received.

(2) If neither the obligor nor the obligee who is an individual nor the child resides in this state, upon request from the support enforcement agency of this state or another state, the support enforcement agency of this state or a tribunal of this state shall:

(a) Direct that the support payment be made to the support enforcement agency in the state in which the obligee is receiving services; and

(b) Issue and send to the obligor’s employer a conforming income withholding order or an administrative notice of change of payee reflecting the redirected payments.

(3) The support enforcement agency of this state receiving redirected payments from another state pursuant to a law similar to subsection (2) of this section shall furnish to a requesting party or tribunal of the other state a certified statement by the custodian of the record of the amount and dates of all payments received. [2015 c.298 §36]

Source: Section 110.591 — Receipt and disbursement of payments; redirection of nonresident payments; receipt of payments from another state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.050 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.050
109.050 Relation of adopted child to adoptive parents
Status: in_force

An adopted child bears the same relation to adoptive parents and their kindred in every respect pertaining to the relation of parent and child as the adopted child would if the adopted child were the natural child of such parents.

Source: Section 109.050 — Relation of adopted child to adoptive parents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.665 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.665
110.665 Recognition and enforcement of registered foreign support agreement
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, a tribunal of this state shall recognize and enforce a foreign support agreement registered in this state.

(2) An application or direct request for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support agreement must be accompanied by:

(a) A complete text of the foreign support agreement; and

(b) A record stating that the foreign support agreement is enforceable as an order of support in the issuing country.

(3) A tribunal of this state may vacate the registration of a foreign support agreement only if, acting on its own motion, the tribunal finds that recognition and enforcement would be manifestly incompatible with public policy.

(4) In a contest of a foreign support agreement, a tribunal of this state may refuse recognition and enforcement of the agreement if it finds:

(a) Recognition and enforcement of the agreement is manifestly incompatible with public policy;

(b) The agreement was obtained by fraud or falsification;

(c) The agreement is incompatible with a support order involving the same parties and having the same purpose in this state, another state or a foreign country if the support order is entitled to recognition and enforcement under this chapter in this state; or

(d) The record submitted under subsection (2) of this section lacks authenticity or integrity.

(5) A proceeding for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support agreement must be suspended during the pendency of a challenge to or appeal of the agreement before a tribunal of another state or a foreign country. [2015 c.298 §71]

Source: Section 110.665 — Recognition and enforcement of registered foreign support agreement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.406 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.406
107.406 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that it is in the best interests of a former spouse for whom a court has awarded spousal support, as well as the people of this state, that the spousal support obligations be fulfilled.

(2) It is the policy of this state that a former spouse for whom a court has awarded spousal support must be supported by the other former spouse in accordance with the court’s judgment. [2005 c.265 §3]

Note: 107.406 (Legislative findings) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 107 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 107.406 — Legislative findings; policy regarding spousal support , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.070 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.070
109.070 Presumption of parentage
Status: in_force

(1) The parentage of a person is rebuttably presumed if:

(a) The person is married to the birth mother at the time of the child’s birth, without a judgment of separation, regardless of whether the marriage is void.

(b) The person is married to the birth mother and the child is born within 300 days after the marriage is terminated by death, annulment or dissolution or after entry of a judgment of separation.

(2) The parentage of a child established under subsection (1)(a) or (4)(a) of this section may be challenged in an action or proceeding by either spouse. The parentage may not be challenged by a person other than a spouse as long as the spouses are married and are cohabiting, unless both spouses consent to the challenge.

(3) If the court finds that it is just and equitable, giving consideration to the interests of the parties and the child, the court shall admit evidence offered to rebut the presumption of parentage in subsection (1) of this section.

(4) The paternity of a person may be established by a voluntary acknowledgment as follows:

(a) By the marriage of the parents of a child after the birth of the child, and the parents filing with the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics the voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form as provided by ORS 432.098 (Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form) .

(b) By filing with the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics the voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form as provided under ORS 432.098 (Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form) . Except as otherwise provided in subsections (5) and (8) of this section, a filing under this paragraph establishes paternity for all purposes.

(c) By establishment of paternity through a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity in another state.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A party to a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity may rescind the acknowledgment within the earlier of:

(A) Sixty days after filing the acknowledgment; or

(B) The date of a proceeding relating to the child, including a proceeding to establish a support order, in which the party wishing to rescind the acknowledgment is also a party. For the purposes of this subparagraph, the date of a proceeding is the date on which an order is entered in the proceeding.

(b) To rescind the acknowledgment, the party shall sign and file with the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics a written document declaring the rescission.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A signed voluntary acknowledgment of paternity filed in this state may be challenged and set aside in circuit court at any time after the 60-day period referred to in subsection (5) of this section on the basis of fraud, duress or a material mistake of fact.

(b) The challenge may be brought by:

(A) A party to the acknowledgment;

(B) The child named in the acknowledgment; or

(C) The Department of Human Services or the administrator, as defined in ORS 25.010 (Definitions for support enforcement laws) , if the child named in the acknowledgment is in the care and custody of the department under ORS chapter 419B and the department or the administrator reasonably believes that the acknowledgment was signed because of fraud, duress or a material mistake of fact.

(c) The challenge shall be initiated by filing a petition with the circuit court. Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, the challenge shall be conducted pursuant to the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure.

(d) The party bringing the challenge has the burden of proof.

(e) Legal responsibilities arising from the acknowledgment, including child support obligations, may not be suspended during the challenge, except for good cause.

(f) If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the acknowledgment was signed because of fraud, duress or material mistake of fact, the court shall set aside the acknowledgment unless, giving consideration to the interests of the parties and the child, the court finds that setting aside the acknowledgment would be substantially inequitable.

(7) Within one year after a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form is filed in this state and if blood tests, as defined in ORS 109.251 (“Blood tests” defined) , have not been completed, a party to the acknowledgment, or the department if the child named in the acknowledgment is in the care and custody of the department under ORS chapter 419B, may apply to the administrator for an order for blood tests in accordance with ORS 25.554 (Reopening issue of paternity) .

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A voluntary acknowledgment of paternity is not valid if, before the party signed the acknowledgment:

(A) The party signed a consent to the adoption of the child by another individual;

(B) The party signed a document relinquishing the child to a child-caring agency as defined in ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) ;

(C) The party’s parental rights were terminated by a court; or

(D) In an adjudication, the party was determined not to be the biological parent of the child.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of subsection (4)(a) or (b) of this section or ORS 432.098 (Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form) to the contrary, an acknowledgment signed by a party described in this subsection and filed with the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics does not establish paternity and is void. [1957 c.411 §2; 1969 c.619 §11; 1971 c.127 §2; 1975 c.640 §3; 1983 c.709 §37; 1995 c.79 §37; 1995 c.514 §7; 1999 c.80 §20; 2001 c.455 §17; 2003 c.576 §136; 2005 c.160 §§11,17; 2007 c.454 §1; 2016 c.106 §42; 2017 c.651 §3]

Source: Section 109.070 — Presumption of parentage; establishing paternity by voluntary acknowledgment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.690 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.690
109.690 Parent or guardian not liable for payment under ORS 109.675
Status: in_force

If diagnosis or treatment services are provided to a minor pursuant to ORS 109.675 (Right to diagnosis or treatment for mental or emotional disorder or chemical dependency without parental consent) without consent of the minor’s parent or legal guardian, the parent, parents or legal guardian of the minor shall not be liable for payment for any such services rendered. [1985 c.525 §4]

Source: Section 109.690 — Parent or guardian not liable for payment under ORS 109.675 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.262 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.262
109.262 Uniformity of interpretation
Status: in_force

The Uniform Act on Blood Tests to Determine Paternity shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it. [1953 c.628 §6]

Source: Section 109.262 — Uniformity of interpretation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 106.140 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 106 / Section 106.140
106.140 Solemnizing marriage unlawfully or without authority
Status: in_force

No person shall undertake to join others in marriage knowing that the person is not lawfully authorized so to do. No person authorized to solemnize marriage shall join persons in marriage contrary to any of the provisions of ORS 106.010 (Marriage as civil contract) to 106.060 (Consent of parent or guardian if applicant under 18) or 106.100 (County clerk’s records) to 106.190 (Legitimacy of issue of certain imperfect marriages) .

Source: Section 106.140 — Solemnizing marriage unlawfully or without authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.680 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.680
109.680 Disclosure by mental health care provider without minor’s consent
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “mental health care provider” means a physician or physician assistant licensed by the Oregon Medical Board, psychologist licensed by the Oregon Board of Psychology, nurse practitioner registered by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530 (License) , professional counselor or marriage and family therapist licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685 or community mental health program established and operated pursuant to ORS 430.620 (Establishment of community mental health and developmental disabilities programs by one or more counties) when approved to do so by the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to rule.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A mental health care provider that is providing services to a minor pursuant to ORS 109.675 (Right to diagnosis or treatment for mental or emotional disorder or chemical dependency without parental consent) may disclose relevant health information about the minor without the minor’s consent as provided in ORS 109.675 (Right to diagnosis or treatment for mental or emotional disorder or chemical dependency without parental consent) (2) and this subsection.

(b) If the minor’s condition has deteriorated or the risk of a suicide attempt has become such that inpatient treatment is necessary, or if the minor’s condition requires detoxification in a residential or acute care facility, the minor’s mental health care provider may disclose the relevant information regarding the minor’s diagnosis and treatment to the minor’s parent or legal guardian to the extent the mental health care provider determines the disclosure is clinically appropriate and will serve the best interests of the minor’s treatment.

(c) If the mental health care provider assesses the minor to be at serious and imminent risk of a suicide attempt but inpatient treatment is not necessary or practicable:

(A) The mental health care provider shall disclose relevant information about the minor to and engage in safety planning with the minor’s parent, legal guardian or other individuals the provider reasonably believes may be able to prevent or lessen the minor’s risk of a suicide attempt.

(B) The mental health care provider may disclose relevant information regarding the minor’s treatment and diagnosis that the mental health care provider determines is necessary to further the minor’s treatment to those organizations, including appropriate schools and social service entities, that the mental health care provider reasonably believes will provide treatment support to the minor to the extent the mental health care provider determines necessary.

(d) Except as provided in ORS 109.675 (Right to diagnosis or treatment for mental or emotional disorder or chemical dependency without parental consent) (2) and paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, if a mental health care provider has provided the minor with the opportunity to object to the disclosure and the minor has not expressed an objection, the mental health care provider may disclose information related to the minor’s treatment and diagnosis to individuals, including the minor’s parent or legal guardian, and organizations when the information directly relates to the individual’s or organization’s involvement in the minor’s treatment.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2)(c)(A) of this section, a mental health care provider is not required to disclose the minor’s treatment and diagnosis information to an individual if the mental health care provider:

(a) Reasonably believes the individual has abused or neglected the minor or subjected the minor to domestic violence or may abuse or neglect the minor or subject the minor to domestic violence;

(b) Reasonably believes disclosure of the minor’s information to the individual could endanger the minor; or

(c) Determines that it is not in the minor’s best interest to disclose the information to the individual.

(4) Nothing in this section is intended to limit a mental health care provider’s authority to disclose information related to the minor with the minor’s consent.

(5) If a mental health care provider discloses a minor’s information as provided in subsection (2) of this section in good faith, the mental health care provider is immune from civil liability for making the disclosure without the consent of the minor. [1985 c.525 §2; 1989 c.721 §48; 2009 c.442 §31; 2009 c.595 §72; 2013 c.178 §2; 2014 c.45 §14; 2017 c.356 §7; 2021 c.301 §1; 2023 c.9 §7]

Source: Section 109.680 — Disclosure by mental health care provider without minor’s consent; civil immunity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.385 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.385
109.385 Readoption proceeding
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “readoption” means to adopt a person, including but not limited to a minor child, who was previously adopted in a foreign nation, pursuant to the laws of the state.

(2) An adoption in a foreign nation under the laws of that nation of a person who is at the time of the adoption a national of the nation by adoptive parents, at least one of whom is a citizen of the United States, shall be recognized as a valid and legal adoption for all purposes in the State of Oregon if the adoption is valid and legal in the foreign nation where the adoption occurred, unless the adoption violates fundamental principles of human rights or the public policy of the state or of the federal government.

(3) A copy of a decree, order, judgment, certificate or other document of adoption by adoptive parents, at least one of whom is a citizen of the United States, issued by a court or pursuant to an administrative proceeding of competent jurisdiction in the foreign nation is prima facie evidence in any court or administrative proceeding in this state that the adoption was legal and valid.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, an adoptive parent who has adopted a person in a foreign nation may petition the court for readoption for the purpose of obtaining a judgment of adoption from the circuit court of the county in which the petitioner resides.

(5) Except as otherwise provided in this section, ORS 109.285 (Petition for adoption) does not apply to a petition for readoption under this section.

(6) A petition for readoption must be signed by the petitioner and, unless stated in the petition why the information or statement is omitted, must contain the following:

(a) The full name of the petitioner;

(b) The current marital or domestic partnership status of the petitioner;

(c) If the readoption is of a minor child, information sufficient for the court to establish that the petitioner has complied with the jurisdictional requirements of ORS 109.276 (Petition for adoption) (4);

(d) The gender and full birth name, adopted name and any other alias of the person sought to be readopted;

(e) A statement of the place and date of the person’s birth in the foreign nation;

(f) A statement that the foreign adoption is legal and valid under the laws of the nation in which the adoption occurred and the date of the adoption;

(g) A statement that the person’s entry into the United States has complied with applicable federal immigration laws;

(h) If the readoption is of a minor child, a statement that a home study was completed and approved prior to the foreign nation adoption of the minor child;

(i) If the readoption is of a minor child, whether a continuing contact agreement exists under ORS 109.268 (Interpretation of adoption laws) or a similar law applicable to the nation where the foreign nation adoption occurred, including the names of the parties to the agreement and the date of execution;

(j) A statement of the desired new adoptive name for the person to be readopted;

(k) If applicable, a statement that the birthdate listed on the person’s foreign nation birth documents is believed to be inaccurate and a description of the evidence that supports the petitioner’s belief;

(L) A statement requesting the clerk of the court, upon payment of any required fees, to issue to the petitioner a certificate of adoption under ORS 109.410 (Certificate of adoption) and a certified copy of the general judgment of adoption; and

(m) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) A declaration under penalty of perjury and documentation, as described by the Department of Human Services by rule, of the efforts described in ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (2) the petitioner made to determine whether there is reason to know that the child is an Indian child;

(B) A statement that the petitioner has reason to know that the child is an Indian child or the petitioner does not have reason to know that the child is an Indian child; and

(C) If the petitioner has reason to know that the child is an Indian child:

(i) A declaration under penalty of perjury and documentation, as described by the department by rule, showing that the proposed adoptive placement complies with the requirements under ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) (2); or

(ii) A statement that the petitioner is moving the court under ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) (3) for a finding that good cause exists for placement contrary to the placement preferences and a statement describing the details supporting the petitioner’s assertion that good cause exists for the alternative placement, as described in ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) (4).

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Within 30 days after being filed with the court, the petitioner shall serve copies of the petition and the documents filed as exhibits under subsection (9) of this section and, if applicable, a copy of the declaration of compliance described in paragraph (b) of this subsection, on the Director of Human Services by either registered or certified mail with return receipt or personal service.

(b) If the petitioner has reason to know that the child is an Indian child, within 30 days after filing the petition, the petitioner shall:

(A) Serve copies of the petition by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, together with the notice of proceeding in the form required under ORS 419B.639 (Notice to tribe in emergency proceeding) (3), to:

(i) Each tribe of which the child may be a member or in which the Indian child may be eligible for membership;

(ii) The child’s parents;

(iii) The child’s Indian custodian, if applicable; and

(iv) The appropriate United States Bureau of Indian Affairs Regional Director listed in 25 C.F.R. 23.11(b), if the identity or location of the child’s parents, Indian custodian or tribe cannot be ascertained.

(B) File a declaration of compliance with the court, including a copy of each notice sent, together with any return receipts or other proof of service.

(8) A petition filed under this section must, if applicable, request the following:

(a) Entry of a general judgment of adoption;

(b) That the petitioner be permitted to readopt the person as the child of the petitioner for all legal intents and purposes;

(c) A finding that the court has jurisdiction over the adoption proceeding, the parties and the person sought to be readopted;

(d) Approval of a change to the name of the person to be readopted;

(e) If applicable, a finding that a continuing contact agreement entered into under ORS 109.268 (Interpretation of adoption laws) , or a similar law applicable to the nation where the foreign nation adoption occurred, is in the best interests of the minor child and that the court incorporate the continuing contact agreement by reference into the adoption judgment;

(f) If applicable, a finding that the evidence of the person’s birthdate listed on the foreign nation adoption documents is inaccurate and that the evidence presented by the petitioner supports a change to the birthdate of the person to be readopted;

(g) That the court require preparation of and certify a report of adoption as provided in ORS 432.223 (Reports of adoption) ;

(h) If the readoption is of a minor child, that all records, papers and files in the record of the readoption case be sealed as provided under ORS 109.289 (Separate record of the case) ;

(i) A finding that the child is or is not an Indian child;

(j) A finding that the petitioner complied with the inquiry requirements under ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (2);

(k) If the child is an Indian child:

(A) The determinations required under ORS 419B.621 (Judicial determination of Indian child’s residence, domicile and status as ward) regarding the Indian child’s residence, domicile and wardship status;

(B) A finding that the petitioner complied with the notice requirements under ORS 419B.639 (Notice to tribe in emergency proceeding) (2); and

(C) A finding that the adoptive placement complies with the placement preferences under ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) (2) or, upon the petitioner’s motion under ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) (3), that good cause exists for placement contrary to the placement preferences in ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences) (2); and

(L) Any other relief requested by the petitioner.

(9) A petition filed under this section must, if applicable, have the following attached as exhibits:

(a) True copies of the foreign nation birth certificate of the person to be readopted, accompanied by an English translation, if necessary;

(b) True copies of the foreign nation adoption decree, order, judgment, certificate or similar document accompanied by an English translation, if necessary;

(c) True copies of the foreign nation passport and proof of legal residency in the United States for the person sought to be readopted;

(d) If applicable, a true copy of any continuing contact agreement entered into under ORS 109.268 (Interpretation of adoption laws) or a similar law applicable to the nation where the foreign nation adoption occurred;

(e) If applicable, the written disclosure statement required under ORS 109.281 (Financial disclosure statement to be filed with petition) ; and

(f) Any other supporting documentation necessary to comply with the petition requirements in this section.

(10) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An Adoption Summary and Segregated Information Statement must be filed concurrently with every petition for readoption of a minor child. The statement must summarize information in the readoption proceeding and include additional information and attached exhibits as required under this subsection. The statement must contain, at a minimum, the following information if known or readily ascertainable by the petitioner:

(A) The full name, permanent address and telephone number of each petitioner;

(B) The current full name, the proposed adoptive name and the date and place of birth of the minor child;

(C) The information required by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act under ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) ; and

(D) The name, bar number and contact information for any attorney representing a petitioner.

(b) An Adoption Summary and Segregated Information Statement must attach as an exhibit:

(A) A home study that has been approved under ORS 109.276 (Petition for adoption) ; and

(B) A report of adoption on a form prescribed and furnished by the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics as required under ORS 432.223 (Reports of adoption) .

(c) The petitioner has a continuing duty to inform the court of any change to the information required by this subsection or when information that was not previously known or ascertainable becomes known or ascertainable.

(d) The Adoption Summary and Segregated Information Statement and the exhibits submitted under this subsection are confidential and may not be inspected or copied except as otherwise provided under ORS 109.266 (Definitions for ORS 109.266 to 109.410) to 109.410 (Certificate of adoption) or 109.425 (Definitions for ORS 109.425 to 109.507) to 109.507 (Access to Department of Human Services records required) . The Adoption Summary and Segregated Information Statement and the exhibits submitted under this section must be segregated in the record of the adoption case from other records, papers and files in the record of the adoption case.

(11) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A petition filed under this section is exempt from any requirement for one or more of the following:

(A) Compliance with the consent requirements of ORS 109.301 (Consent to adoption in general) to 109.330 (Notice when parent does not consent) ;

(B) A statement that the requirements of ORS 109.353 (Notice of voluntary adoption registry required before judgment entered) regarding advisement about the voluntary adoption registry and the registry’s services have been met;

(C) A statement that the requirements of ORS 109.346 (Adoption-related counseling for birth parent) regarding notice of the right to counseling sessions have been met; and

(D) Provision of a placement report under ORS 109.276 (Petition for adoption) (8).

(b) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply if the child is an Indian child.

(12) The requirements for keeping a separate record of the case, for sealing the records, papers and files in an adoption proceeding and for the conditions under which inspection and copying of sealed records, papers and files in the court’s record of an adoption case set forth in ORS 109.289 (Separate record of the case) apply to proceedings for readoption under this section.

(13) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The court may find that a person’s birthdate listed on the person’s foreign nation birth documents is inaccurate based upon a finding that the preponderance of the evidence demonstrates that the birthdate is inaccurate and that the age or birthdate proposed by the petitioner is accurate.

(b) Evidence that the court may consider in making the finding and order under this subsection includes, but is not limited to, one or more of the following:

(A) Medical evaluations;

(B) Birth certificates;

(C) School records;

(D) Dental evaluations;

(E) Psychological evaluations;

(F) Bone density tests; and

(G) Social evaluations.

(14) The fee imposed and collected by the court for the filing of a petition under this subsection shall be in accordance with ORS 21.145 (Simple proceeding filing fee) , except that when separate petitions for readoption of multiple minor children are concurrently filed under this section by the same petitioner, one filing fee shall be charged for the first petition filed and the filing fees for concurrently filed petitions shall not be charged. [1961 c.95 §§2,3; 2015 c.511 §9; 2021 c.398 §9]

Source: Section 109.385 — Readoption proceeding; prima facie evidence; petition; required contents; service; exhibits; finding regarding inaccurate birthdate; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.015 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.015
109.015 Proceedings for child support if child receives public assistance
Status: in_force

If public assistance, as defined in ORS 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) , is provided for any dependent child, the administrator, as defined in ORS 25.010 (Definitions for support enforcement laws) , may initiate proceedings under ORS chapter 18, 107, 108, 109, 110 or 125 or ORS 25.010 (Definitions for support enforcement laws) to 25.243 (Grievance procedure) , 25.378 (Payment of support by income withholding) , 25.402 (Service of order on withholder) , 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) to 25.556 (Expeditious court hearings) or 419B.400 (Authority to order support) to obtain support for the child from one or both parents or from any other person legally responsible for the support of the child, including a guardian or conservator. In any proceeding under any statute cited in this section, the obligee is a party. [1983 c.767 §2; 1985 c.671 §44c; 1991 c.67 §22; 1993 c.33 §371; 1993 c.596 §19; 1993 c.798 §45; 1995 c.608 §36; 1997 c.249 §37; 2003 c.73 §54; 2003 c.572 §14; 2003 c.576 §577b; 2007 c.643 §2; 2021 c.597 §62]

Source: Section 109.015 — Proceedings for child support if child receives public assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.155 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.155
109.155 Hearing
Status: in_force

(1) The court, in a private hearing, shall first determine the issue of parentage. If the respondent admits the parentage, the admission shall be reduced to writing, verified by the respondent and filed with the court. If the parentage is denied, corroborating evidence, in addition to the testimony of the parent or expectant parent, shall be required.

(2) If the court finds, from a preponderance of the evidence, that the petitioner or the respondent is the father of the child who has been, or who may be born out of wedlock, the court shall then proceed to a determination of the appropriate relief to be granted. The court may approve any settlement agreement reached between the parties and incorporate the agreement into any judgment rendered, and the court may order such investigation or the production of such evidence as the court deems appropriate to establish a proper basis for relief.

(3) The court, in its discretion, may postpone the hearing from time to time to facilitate any investigation or the production of such evidence as it deems appropriate.

(4) The court may order either parent to pay such sum as the court deems appropriate for the past and future support and maintenance of the child during the child’s minority and while the child is attending school, as defined in ORS 107.108 (Support or maintenance for child attending school) , and the reasonable and necessary expenses incurred or to be incurred in connection with prenatal care, expenses attendant with the birth and postnatal care. The court may grant the prevailing party reasonable costs of suit, which may include expert witness fees, and reasonable attorney fees at trial and on appeal. The provisions of ORS 107.108 (Support or maintenance for child attending school) apply to an order entered under this section for the support of a child attending school.

(5) An affidavit certifying the authenticity of documents substantiating expenses set forth in subsection (4) of this section is prima facie evidence to establish the authenticity of the documents.

(6) 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 this section, the court may enforce the terms set forth in a stipulated judgment of parentage signed by the parties, a judgment of parentage resulting from a settlement on the record or a judgment of parentage incorporating a settlement agreement:

(A) As contract terms using contract remedies;

(B) By imposing any remedy available to enforce a 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 set aside, alter or modify a judgment under ORS 109.165 (Vacation or modification of judgment) or to seek enforcement of an ancillary agreement to the judgment.

(7) If parentage between a person and a child has been established under ORS 109.065 (Establishing parentage) and the parentage has not been disestablished before proceedings are initiated under ORS 109.125 (Who may initiate proceedings) , the court may not render a judgment under ORS 109.124 (Definitions for ORS 109.124 to 109.230) to 109.230 (Legality of contract between mother and father of child born out of wedlock) establishing parentage between another person and the child unless the judgment also disestablishes the parentage established under ORS 109.065 (Establishing parentage) . [1969 c.619 §5; 1971 c.137 §1; 1971 c.191 §3; 1973 c.827 §12h; 1975 c.640 §15; 1981 c.897 §33; 1983 c.762 §5; 1989 c.417 §2; 1997 c.704 §57; 1999 c.80 §23; 2001 c.203 §6; 2003 c.576 §140; 2007 c.454 §5; 2017 c.651 §24]

Source: Section 109.155 — Hearing; order for payment for support of child and other costs; policy regarding settlement; enforcement of settlement terms; remedies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.701 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.701
109.701 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) may be cited as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. [1999 c.649 §1]

Note: 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 109.701 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.645 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.645
110.645 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 110.645 (Definitions) to 110.669 (Language of filed record) :

(1) “Application” means a request under the Convention by an obligee or obligor, or on behalf of a child, made through a central authority for assistance from another central authority.

(2) “Central authority” means the entity designated by the United States or a foreign country described in ORS 110.503 (Definitions) (5)(d) to perform the functions specified in the Convention.

(3) “Convention support order” means a support order of a tribunal of a foreign country described in ORS 110.503 (Definitions) (5)(d).

(4) “Direct request” means a petition filed by an individual in a tribunal of this state in a proceeding involving an obligee, obligor or child residing outside the United States.

(5) “Foreign support agreement” means:

(a) An agreement for support in a record that:

(A) Is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin;

(B) Has been:

(i) Formally drawn up or registered as an authentic instrument by a foreign tribunal; or

(ii) Authenticated by, or concluded, registered or filed with a foreign tribunal; and

(C) May be reviewed and modified by a foreign tribunal; and

(b) A maintenance arrangement or authentic instrument under the Convention.

(6) “United States central authority” means the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. [2015 c.298 §62]

Source: Section 110.645 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.146 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.146
107.146 Expedited hearing upon motion by deployed parent
Status: in_force

(1) Upon motion filed by a deployed parent or a parent whose deployment is imminent, the court shall hold an expedited hearing in:

(a) Any proceeding in a suit for marital annulment, dissolution or separation where a deployed parent or a parent whose deployment is imminent is a party;

(b) Any proceeding under ORS 107.103 (Alternative dispute resolution conference procedure) , 107.135 (Vacation or modification of judgment) , 107.138 (Temporary status quo order regarding child custody) and 107.139 (Post-judgment ex parte temporary custody or parenting time order) where a deployed parent or a parent whose deployment is imminent is a party; and

(c) A proceeding under ORS 107.145 (Legislative findings regarding deployed parent) (4).

(2) In any proceeding listed under subsection (1) of this section, whether or not a motion to expedite a hearing has been filed, the court shall make reasonable accommodations to allow a deployed parent, or a parent whose deployment is imminent, to provide video, electronic or Internet testimony if the proceeding involves the custody, parenting time, visitation, support and welfare of the parent’s child and where the deployed parent or the parent whose deployment is imminent cannot personally appear. [2011 c.64 §3; 2017 c.534 §2; 2019 c.293 §3]

Note: See note under 107.145 (Legislative findings regarding deployed parent) .

Source: Section 107.146 — Expedited hearing upon motion by deployed parent; provision for alternate testimony when deployed parent cannot personally appear , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.434 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.434
107.434 Expedited parenting time enforcement procedure
Status: in_force

(1) The presiding judge of each judicial district shall establish an expedited parenting time enforcement procedure that may or may not include a requirement for mediation or participation in an alternative dispute resolution conference under ORS 107.103 (Alternative dispute resolution conference procedure) . The procedure must be easy to understand and initiate. Unless the parties otherwise agree or an alternative dispute resolution conference under ORS 107.103 (Alternative dispute resolution conference procedure) is scheduled, the court shall conduct a hearing no later than 45 days after the filing of a motion seeking enforcement of a parenting time order. The court shall provide forms for:

(a) A motion filed by either party alleging a violation of parenting time or substantial violations of the parenting plan. When a person files this form, the person must include a copy of the order establishing the parenting time.

(b) An order requiring the parties to appear and show cause why parenting time should not be enforced in a specified manner. The party filing the motion shall serve a copy of the motion and the order on the other party in the manner provided by law for service of a summons. The order must include:

(A) A notice of the remedies imposable under subsection (2) of this section and the availability of a waiver of any mediation requirement; and

(B) A notice in substantially the following form:

When pleaded and shown in a separate legal action, violation of court orders, including visitation and parenting time orders, may also result in a finding of contempt, which can lead to fines, imprisonment or other penalties, including compulsory community service.

(c) A motion, supported by an affidavit or a declaration under penalty of perjury in the form required by ORCP 1 E, and an order that may be filed by either party and providing for waiver of any mediation requirement on a showing of good cause.

(2) In addition to any other remedy the court may impose to enforce the provisions of a judgment relating to the parenting plan, the court may:

(a) Modify the provisions relating to the parenting plan by:

(A) Specifying a detailed parenting time schedule;

(B) Imposing additional terms and conditions on the existing parenting time schedule; or

(C) Ordering additional parenting time, in the best interests of the child, to compensate for wrongful deprivation of parenting time;

(b) Order the party who is violating the parenting plan provisions to post bond or security;

(c) Order either or both parties to attend counseling or educational sessions that focus on the impact of violation of the parenting plan on children;

(d) Award the prevailing party expenses, including, but not limited to, attorney fees, filing fees and court costs, incurred in enforcing the party’s parenting plan;

(e) Terminate, suspend or modify spousal support;

(f) Terminate, suspend or modify child support as provided in ORS 107.431 (Modification of portion of judgment regarding parenting time or child support) ; or

(g) Schedule a hearing for modification of custody as provided in ORS 107.135 (Vacation or modification of judgment) (11). [1997 c.707 §3; 2003 c.116 §6; 2003 c.737 §§50,51; 2005 c.702 §§57,58,59; 2007 c.493 §14; 2011 c.595 §75; 2015 c.121 §7; 2019 c.293 §4; 2023 c.302 §4]

Source: Section 107.434 — Expedited parenting time enforcement procedure; remedies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.041 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.041
109.041 Relationship between adopted child and natural and adoptive parents
Status: in_force

(1) The effect of a judgment of adoption heretofore or hereafter granted by a court of this state shall be that the relationship, rights and obligations between an adopted person and the descendants of the adopted person and

(a) The adoptive parents of the adopted person, their descendants and kindred, and

(b) The natural parents of the adopted person, their descendants and kindred shall be the same to all legal intents and purposes after the entry of such judgment as if the adopted person had been born in lawful wedlock to the adoptive parents and had not been born to the natural parents.

(2) When a person has been or shall be adopted in this state by a stepparent, this section shall leave unchanged the relationship, rights and obligations between such adopted person and descendants of the adopted person and natural parent of the adopted person, who is the spouse of the person who adopted the person, and the descendants and kindred of such natural parent. [1953 c.650 §1; 2003 c.576 §134]

Source: Section 109.041 — Relationship between adopted child and natural and adoptive parents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.101 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.101
107.101 Policy regarding parenting
Status: in_force

It is the policy of this state to:

(1) Assure minor children of frequent and continuing contact with parents who have shown the ability to act in the best interests of the child;

(2) Encourage such parents to share in the rights and responsibilities of raising their children after the parents have separated or dissolved their marriage;

(3) Encourage parents to develop their own parenting plan with the assistance of legal and mediation professionals, if necessary;

(4) Grant parents and courts the widest discretion in developing a parenting plan; and

(5) Consider the best interests of the child and the safety of the parties in developing a parenting plan. [1997 c.707 §1]

Source: Section 107.101 — Policy regarding parenting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.505 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.505
110.505 Remedies cumulative
Status: in_force

(1) Remedies provided by this chapter are cumulative and do not affect the availability of remedies under other law or the recognition of a foreign support order on the basis of comity.

(2) This chapter does not:

(a) Provide the exclusive method of establishing or enforcing a support order under the law of this state; or

(b) Grant a tribunal of this state jurisdiction to render judgment or issue an order relating to child custody or visitation in a proceeding under this chapter. [2015 c.298 §5]

Source: Section 110.505 — Remedies cumulative; limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.536 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.536
110.536 Multiple child support orders for two or more obligees
Status: in_force

In responding to registrations or petitions for enforcement of two or more child support orders in effect at the same time with regard to the same obligor and different individual obligees, at least one of which was issued by a tribunal of another state or a foreign country, a tribunal of this state shall enforce those orders in the same manner as if the orders had been issued by a tribunal of this state. [2015 c.298 §14]

Source: Section 110.536 — Multiple child support orders for two or more obligees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.179 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.179
107.179 Request for joint custody of children
Status: in_force

(1) When either party to a child custody issue, other than one involving temporary custody, whether the issue arises from a case of marital annulment, dissolution or separation, or from a determination of parentage, requests the court to grant joint custody of the minor children of the parties under ORS 107.105 (Provisions of judgment) , the court, if the other party objects to the request for joint custody, shall proceed under this section. The request under this subsection must be made, in the petition or the response, or otherwise not less than 30 days before the date of trial in the case, except for good cause shown. The court in such circumstances, except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, shall direct the parties to participate in mediation in an effort to resolve their differences concerning custody. The court may order such participation in mediation within a mediation program established by the court or as conducted by any mediator approved by the court. Unless the court or the county provides a mediation service available to the parties, the court may order that the costs of the mediation be paid by one or both of the parties, as the court finds equitable upon consideration of the relative ability of the parties to pay those costs. If, after 90 days, the parties do not arrive at a resolution of their differences, the court shall proceed to determine custody.

(2) At its discretion, the court may:

(a) Order mediation under this section prior to trial and postpone trial of the case pending the outcome of the mediation, in which case the issue of custody shall be tried only upon failure to resolve the issue of custody by mediation;

(b) Order mediation under this section prior to trial and proceed to try the case as to issues other than custody while the parties are at the same time engaged in the mediation, in which case the issue of custody shall be tried separately upon failure to resolve the issue of custody by mediation; or

(c) Complete the trial of the case on all issues and order mediation under this section upon the conclusion of the trial, postponing entry of the judgment pending outcome of the mediation, in which case the court may enter a limited judgment as to issues other than custody upon completion of the trial or may postpone entry of any judgment until the expiration of the mediation period or agreement of the parties as to custody.

(3) If either party objects to mediation on the grounds that to participate in mediation would subject the party to severe emotional distress and moves the court to waive mediation, the court shall hold a hearing on the motion. If the court finds it likely that participation in mediation will subject the party to severe emotional distress, the court may waive the requirement of mediation.

(4) Communications made by or to a mediator or between parties as a part of mediation ordered under this section are privileged and are not admissible as evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding. [1987 c.795 §13; 2003 c.576 §116; 2017 c.651 §13]

Source: Section 107.179 — Request for joint custody of children; mediation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.500 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.500
110.500 Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act. [2015 c.298 §2]

Source: Section 110.500 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.607 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.607
110.607 Procedure to register order for enforcement
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 110.655 (Registration of Convention support order) , a support order or income withholding order of another state or a foreign support order may be registered in this state by sending the following records to the appropriate tribunal in this state:

(a) A letter of transmittal to the tribunal requesting registration and enforcement;

(b) Two copies, including one certified copy, of the order to be registered, including any modification of the order;

(c) A sworn statement by the person requesting registration or a certified statement by the custodian of the records showing the amount of any arrearage;

(d) The name of the obligor and, if known:

(A) The obligor’s address and Social Security number;

(B) The name and address of the obligor’s employer and any other source of income of the obligor; and

(C) A description and the location of property of the obligor in this state not exempt from execution; and

(e) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 110.575 (Nondisclosure of identifying information in exceptional circumstances) , the name and address of the obligee and, if applicable, the person to whom support payments are to be remitted.

(2) Upon receipt of a request for registration, the registering tribunal shall cause the order to be filed as an order of a tribunal of another state or a foreign support order, together with one copy of the documents and information, regardless of their form.

(3) A petition or comparable pleading seeking a remedy that must be affirmatively sought under other law of this state may be filed at the same time as the request for registration or later. The pleading must specify the grounds for the remedy sought.

(4) If two or more orders are in effect, the person requesting registration shall:

(a) Furnish to the tribunal a copy of every support order asserted to be in effect in addition to the documents specified in this section;

(b) Specify the order alleged to be the controlling order, if any; and

(c) Specify the amount of consolidated arrears, if any.

(5) A request for a determination of which is the controlling order may be filed separately or with a request for registration and enforcement or for registration and modification. The person requesting registration shall give notice of the request to each party whose rights may be affected by the determination. [2015 c.298 §47]

Source: Section 110.607 — Procedure to register order for enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.111 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.111
107.111 When parents equally responsible for funeral expenses of child
Status: in_force

Whenever a court imposes upon the parents of a person under 18 years of age a shared obligation to support the person financially, the parents, unless the order creating the obligation of support specifically provides otherwise, shall be equally responsible financially for funeral expenses resulting from the death of the person before reaching the age of 18 years. [1983 c.728 §8]

Source: Section 107.111 — When parents equally responsible for funeral expenses of child , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 106.305 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 106 / Section 106.305
106.305 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) Section 20, Article I of the Oregon Constitution, has always enshrined the principle that all citizens of this state are to be provided with equal privileges and immunities under the laws of the State. In addition, as provided in ORS 659A.006 (Declaration of policy against unlawful discrimination) , it has long been the public policy of this state that discrimination against any of the citizens of this state is a matter of state concern that threatens not only the rights and privileges of the state’s inhabitants but menaces the institutions and foundation of a free democratic state. These fundamental principles are integral to Oregon’s constitutional form of government, to its guarantees of political and civil rights and to the continued vitality of political and civil society in this state.

(2) The ability to enter into a committed, long-term relationship with another individual that is recognized not only by friends and family, but also by the laws of this state, is a significant and fundamental ability afforded to opposite-sex couples by the marriage laws of this state. Legal recognition of marriage by the state is the primary and, in a number of instances, the exclusive source of numerous rights, benefits and responsibilities available to married individuals under Oregon law. Marriage is limited to the union of one man and one woman by section 5a, Article XV of the Oregon Constitution.

(3) Many gay and lesbian Oregonians have formed lasting, committed, caring and faithful relationships with individuals of the same sex, despite long-standing social and economic discrimination. These couples live together, participate in their communities together and often raise children and care for family members together, just as do couples who are married under Oregon law. Without the ability to obtain some form of legal status for their relationships, same-sex couples face numerous obstacles and hardships in attempting to secure rights, benefits and responsibilities for themselves and their children. Many of the rights, benefits and responsibilities that the families of married couples take for granted cannot be obtained in any way other than through state recognition of committed same-sex partnerships.

(4) This state has a strong interest in promoting stable and lasting families, including the families of same-sex couples and their children. All Oregon families should be provided with the opportunity to obtain necessary legal protections and status and the ability to achieve their fullest potential.

(5) ORS 106.300 (Short title) to 106.340 (Certain privileges, immunities, rights, benefits and responsibilities granted or imposed) are intended to better align Oregon law with the values embodied in the Constitution and public policy of this state, and to further the state’s interest in the promotion of stable and lasting families, by extending benefits, protections and responsibilities to committed same-sex partners and their children that are comparable to those provided to married individuals and their children by the laws of this state.

(6) The establishment of a domestic partnership system will provide legal recognition to same-sex relationships, thereby ensuring more equal treatment of gays and lesbians and their families under Oregon law.

(7) The Legislative Assembly recognizes that the Oregon Constitution limits marriage to the union of one man and one woman. The Legislative Assembly does not seek to alter this definition of marriage in any way through the Oregon Family Fairness Act and recognizes that the Legislative Assembly cannot bestow the status of marriage on partners in a domestic partnership. The Legislative Assembly recognizes that numerous distinctions will exist between these two legally recognized relationships. The Legislative Assembly recognizes that the legal recognition of domestic partnerships under the laws of this state may not be effective beyond the borders of this state and cannot impact restrictions contained in federal law.

(8) ORS 106.300 (Short title) to 106.340 (Certain privileges, immunities, rights, benefits and responsibilities granted or imposed) do not require the performance of any solemnization ceremony to enter into a binding domestic partnership contract. It is left to the dictates and conscience of partners entering into a domestic partnership to determine whether to seek a ceremony or blessing over the domestic partnership and to the dictates of each religious faith to determine whether to offer or permit a ceremony or blessing of domestic partnerships. Providing recognition to same-sex partnerships through a domestic partnership system in no way interferes with the right of each religious faith to choose freely to whom to grant the religious status, sacrament or blessing of marriage under the rules or practices of that faith. [2007 c.99 §2]

Note: See note under 106.300 (Short title) .

Source: Section 106.305 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.089 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.089
107.089 Documents parties must furnish to each other
Status: in_force

(1) If served with a copy of this section as provided in ORS 107.088 (Clerk of court to furnish certain information when petition is filed) , each party in a suit for legal separation or for dissolution shall provide to the other party copies of the following documents in their possession or control:

(a) All federal and state income tax returns filed by either party for the last three calendar years.

(b) If income tax returns for the last calendar year have not been filed, all W-2 statements, year-end payroll statements, interest and dividend statements and all other records of income earned or received by either party during the last calendar year.

(c) All records showing any income earned or received by either party for the current calendar year.

(d) All financial statements, statements of net worth and credit card and loan applications prepared by or for either party during the last two calendar years.

(e) All documents such as deeds, real estate contracts, appraisals and most recent statements of assessed value relating to real property in which either party has any interest.

(f) All documents showing debts of either party, including the most recent statement of any loan, credit line or charge card balance due.

(g) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Certificates of title or registrations of all automobiles, motor vehicles, boats or other personal property registered in either party’s name or in which either party has any interest.

(B) For all automobiles, motor vehicles and boats described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, documentation evidencing the vehicle identification number or other unique identifying number.

(h) Documents showing stocks, bonds, secured notes, mutual funds and other investments in which either party has any interest.

(i) The most recent statement describing any retirement plan, IRA pension plan, profit-sharing plan, stock option plan or deferred compensation plan in which either party has any interest.

(j) All financial institution or brokerage account records on any account in which either party has had any interest or signing privileges in the past year, whether or not the account is currently open or closed.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the party shall provide the information listed in subsection (1) of this section to the other party no later than 30 days after service of a copy of this section.

(b) If a support hearing is pending fewer than 30 days after service of a copy of this section on either party, the party upon whom a copy of this section is served shall provide the information listed in subsection (1)(a) to (d) of this section no later than three judicial days before the hearing.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a party does not provide information as required by subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the other party may apply for a motion to compel as provided in ORCP 46.

(b) Notwithstanding ORCP 46 A(4), if the motion is granted and the court finds that there was willful noncompliance with the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the court shall require the party whose conduct necessitated the motion or the party or attorney advising the action, or both, to pay to the moving party the reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining the order, including attorney fees.

(4) If a date for a support hearing has been set and the information listed in subsection (1)(a) to (d) of this section has not been provided as required by subsection (2) of this section:

(a) By the obligor, the judge shall postpone the hearing, if requested to do so by the obligee, and provide in any future order for support that the support obligation is retroactive to the date of the original hearing; or

(b) By the obligee, the judge shall postpone the hearing, if requested to do so by the obligor, and provide that any support ordered in a future hearing may be prospective only.

(5) The provisions of this section do not limit in any way the discovery provisions of the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure or any other discovery provision of Oregon law. [1995 c.800 §5; 1997 c.631 §402; 1997 c.707 §33; 2013 c.171 §1]

Source: Section 107.089 — Documents parties must furnish to each other; effect of failure to furnish , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.791 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.791
109.791 Enforcement of registered determination
Status: in_force

(1) A court of this state may grant any relief normally available under the law of this state to enforce a registered child custody determination made by a court of another state.

(2) A court of this state shall recognize and enforce, but may not modify, except in accordance with ORS 109.741 (Initial child custody jurisdiction) to 109.771 (Appearance of parties and child) , a registered child custody determination of a court of another state. [1999 c.649 §28]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.791 — Enforcement of registered determination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.657 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.657
110.657 Contest of registered Convention support order
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 110.645 (Definitions) to 110.669 (Language of filed record) , ORS 110.614 (Notice of registration of order) to 110.623 (Effect of confirmation of order) apply to a contest of a registered Convention support order.

(2) A party contesting a registered Convention support order shall file a contest not later than 30 days after notice of the registration, but if the contesting party does not reside in the United States, the contest must be filed not later than 60 days after notice of the registration.

(3) If the nonregistering party fails to contest the registered Convention support order by the time specified in subsection (2) of this section, the order is enforceable.

(4) A contest of a registered Convention support order may be based only on grounds set forth in ORS 110.660 (Recognition and enforcement of registered Convention support order) . The contesting party bears the burden of proof.

(5) In a contest of a registered Convention support order, a tribunal of this state:

(a) Is bound by the findings of fact on which the foreign tribunal based its jurisdiction; and

(b) May not review the merits of the order.

(6) A tribunal of this state deciding a contest of a registered Convention support order shall promptly notify the parties of its decision.

(7) A challenge or appeal, if any, does not stay the enforcement of a Convention support order unless there are exceptional circumstances. [2015 c.298 §68]

Source: Section 110.657 — Contest of registered Convention support order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.239 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.239
109.239 Rights and obligations of children resulting from assisted reproduction
Status: in_force

(1) As used in ORS 109.239 (Rights and obligations of children resulting from assisted reproduction) to 109.247 (Application of law to children resulting from assisted reproduction) , “assisted reproduction” means a method of causing pregnancy other than sexual intercourse. “Assisted reproduction” includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Artificial insemination as defined in ORS 677.355 (“Artificial insemination” defined) ;

(b) Donation of eggs;

(c) Donation of embryos;

(d) In vitro fertilization and transfer of embryos; or

(e) Intracytoplasmic sperm injection.

(2) If the donor of gametes used in assisted reproduction is not the mother’s spouse:

(a) The donor shall have no right, obligation or interest with respect to any child conceived as a result of the assisted reproduction; and

(b) Any child conceived as a result of the assisted reproduction shall have no right, obligation or interest with respect to the donor. [1977 c.686 §5; 2017 c.651 §4]

Note: 109.239 (Rights and obligations of children resulting from assisted reproduction) to 109.247 (Application of law to children resulting from assisted reproduction) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 109.239 — Rights and obligations of children resulting from assisted reproduction; rights and obligations of donor of semen , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.820 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.820
107.820 Support order as insurable interest
Status: in_force

A court order for the payment of spousal or child support whether issued prior to, on or following November 1, 1981, constitutes an insurable interest in the party awarded the right to receive the support. In any case of marital annulment, dissolution or separation, or for support of a child under ORS chapter 25, 107, 108, 109 or 110 or ORS 419B.400 (Authority to order support) , the issue of life insurance shall be determined as follows:

(1) When the judgment creates an obligation of spousal or child support or awards a share of a pension or retirement plan, the judgment may also require that the obligated party maintain any existing insurance policies on the life of the obligated spouse and in which the dependent spouse is named as beneficiary. The judgment may require that the policies be maintained until the obligation is fulfilled. The premiums may be paid by the obligated spouse, and the court may consider the cost of premiums when determining the obligation. Any life insurance policies on the life of the obligated spouse owned by parties outside of the marriage or purchased and held for purposes clearly outside the marriage relationship are exempt from this subsection.

(2) If the party ordered to pay support or a share of a pension or retirement plan has no life insurance policy naming as beneficiary the party ordered to receive either support or a share of a pension or retirement plan, or if an existing policy is inadequate to cover the obligation, the court in a judgment may order that the party ordered to pay shall purchase a life insurance policy naming as beneficiary the party ordered to receive the support or a share of a pension or retirement plan and that the obligated party shall pay premiums on the policy and keep the policy in force until the obligation ends. The obligated spouse has the option of obtaining a nonreducing term life insurance policy or any other type of policy in lieu of using existing policies.

(3) Additionally, the party awarded the right to receive support or a share of a pension or retirement plan may purchase a life insurance policy on the life of the obligated party. In such case the court shall order the obligated party to undergo a physical examination. All rights of policy ownership, including those regarding the extent of coverage, shall be in the party purchasing the policy under this subsection who shall also be responsible for paying the premiums. The provisions of this subsection may be exercised at the time of annulment, dissolution or separation, or at any later time while the obligation continues.

(4) Upon motion of either party, the court shall order a party to renew a life insurance policy allowed to lapse for any reason during the pendency of the suit.

(5) A party who is the beneficiary of any policy under this section upon which the other party is obligated to pay premiums, is entitled, in the event of default by the paying party, to pay the premiums on the policy and to obtain a supplemental judgment for reimbursement of any money so expended. A default in the payment of premiums by the party obligated by the judgment or order is a contempt of the court.

(6) Life insurance retained or purchased by an obligor under subsection (1) or (2) of this section for the purpose of protecting the support, pension or retirement plan obligation shall not be reduced by loans or any other means of reduction until the obligation has been fulfilled. The obligee or the attorney of the obligee shall cause a certified copy of the judgment to be delivered to the life insurance company or companies. 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.

(7) An obligor who retains or purchases life insurance under subsection (1) or (2) of this section for the purpose of protecting the obligor’s child support obligations may move the court to modify that part of the judgment requiring the life insurance policy to be maintained:

(a) When the obligor retires;

(b) Once every five years after the date the obligor attains 60 years of age;

(c) If the lowest available life insurance monthly premium for the required life insurance policy costs more than 50 percent of the monthly amount of child support due under the judgment;

(d) If the life insurance benefits that would be received by the life insurance beneficiary would exceed more than twice the amount of the total remaining support payments due under the child support judgment; or

(e) If the obligor has established a trust to ensure that upon the obligor’s death, the beneficiary will receive at least 125 percent of the total amount of child support payments that would have been due between the time of the obligor’s death and the date the child support payments under the judgment are scheduled to terminate.

(8) In a proceeding brought under this section, including a proceeding to enforce the provisions of this section, the court may order a party to pay another party the amount of reasonable attorney fees, costs and expenses incurred by the other party in the proceeding. [1981 c.775 §11; 1983 c.728 §5; 1987 c.885 §4; 1993 c.716 §5; 2003 c.576 §131; 2013 c.127 §1; 2023 c.139 §1]

Source: Section 107.820 — Support order as insurable interest; order to obtain, renew or continue insurance; right of beneficiary to purchase insurance or pay premiums; attorney fees and costs; modification of judgment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.065 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.065
109.065 Establishing parentage
Status: in_force

(1) Parentage may be established between a person and a child by:

(a) The person having given birth to the child;

(b) An unrebutted presumption of parentage under ORS 109.070 (Presumption of parentage) ;

(c) An adjudication of the person’s maternity or paternity;

(d) Adoption of the child by the person;

(e) An effective acknowledgment of paternity by the man under ORS 109.070 (Presumption of parentage) or pursuant to the laws of another state, unless the acknowledgment has been rescinded or successfully challenged;

(f) Establishment of paternity by an administrative order issued pursuant to ORS 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) to 25.556 (Expeditious court hearings) ;

(g) Filiation proceedings; or

(h) Parentage being established or declared by another provision of law.

(2) A person is the mother of a child to whom the person gives birth. [2017 c.651 §2; 2019 c.13 §28]

Note: 109.065 (Establishing parentage) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 109 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 109.065 — Establishing parentage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 106.041 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 106 / Section 106.041
106.041 Marriage license
Status: in_force

(1) All persons wishing to enter into a marriage contract shall obtain a marriage license from the county clerk upon application, directed to any person, religious organization or congregation, or secular organization, authorized by ORS 106.120 (Who may solemnize marriage) to solemnize marriages, and authorizing the person, religious organization or congregation, or secular organization, to join together as spouses in a marriage the persons named in the license.

(2) The State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics shall provide a standard form of the application, license and record of marriage to be used in this state that must include:

(a) Each applicant’s Social Security number recorded on a confidential portion of the application, license and record of marriage;

(b) Certain statistical data regarding age, place of birth, sex, occupation, residence and previous marital status of each applicant;

(c) The name and address of the affiant under ORS 106.050 (Proof of age) , if required; and

(d) Each applicant’s name after marriage as provided in ORS 106.220 (Name upon entering into marriage) .

(3) The form of application, license and record provided by the state registrar under subsection (2) of this section may not require an address for any religious organization or congregation authorized by ORS 106.120 (Who may solemnize marriage) to solemnize marriages.

(4) Each applicant for a marriage license shall file with the county clerk from whom the marriage license is sought a written application for the license on forms prescribed for this purpose by the Center for Health Statistics.

(5) A marriage license must contain the following statement: “Neither you nor your spouse is the property of the other. The laws of the State of Oregon affirm your right to enter into marriage and at the same time to live within the marriage free from violence and abuse.”

(6) An applicant may not intentionally make a material false statement in the records required by this section.

(7) The county clerk may not issue a marriage license until the provisions of this section and ORS 106.050 (Proof of age) and 106.060 (Consent of parent or guardian if applicant under 18) are complied with. [1953 c.143 §2; 1981 c.152 §1; 1993 c.324 §1; 1995 c.555 §4; 1999 c.80 §67; 2007 c.703 §1; 2015 c.629 §8; 2017 c.61 §2; 2017 c.466 §1]

Source: Section 106.041 — Marriage license; application; record , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.276 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.276
109.276 Petition for adoption
Status: in_force

(1) Any person may petition the circuit court for leave to adopt another person and, if desired, for a change of the other person’s name. Except as provided in ORS 419B.529 (Adoption after permanent commitment or surrender) or 419B.656 (Tribal customary adoption) , a separate petition must be filed for each person for whom leave to adopt is sought.

(2) One petitioner, the child, one parent or the person, who is not an adoption agency, consenting to the adoption as required under ORS 109.301 (Consent to adoption in general) (1) must be a resident of this state. As used in this subsection, “resident” means a person who has resided in this state continuously for a period of six months prior to the date of the petition.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, when the petition is for the adoption of a minor child, the adoption is governed by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) .

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 109.741 (Initial child custody jurisdiction) and 109.744 (Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction) and except as provided in ORS 419B.627 (Jurisdiction) , a court of this state has jurisdiction over the adoption of a minor child if, immediately prior to the filing of a petition for adoption:

(A) The minor child resided in this state for at least six consecutive months including periods of temporary absence;

(B) One parent or another person, who is not an adoption agency, consenting to the adoption as required under ORS 109.301 (Consent to adoption in general) (1) or 109.302 (Consent to adoption of Indian child) resided in this state for at least six consecutive months including periods of temporary absence;

(C) The prospective adoptive parent resided in this state for at least six consecutive months including periods of temporary absence and substantial evidence is available in this state concerning the present or future care of the minor child;

(D) It appears that no court of another state would have jurisdiction under circumstances substantially in accordance with subparagraphs (A) to (C) of this paragraph; or

(E) A court of another state has declined to exercise jurisdiction on the grounds that this state is a more appropriate forum to hear a petition for adoption of the minor child and it is in the best interests of the minor child that a court of this state assume jurisdiction.

(b) As used in paragraph (a) of this subsection, “periods of temporary absence” means periods of absence of not more than a total of 30 days in the prior six consecutive months.

(5) In a petition to adopt a minor child, venue lies in the Oregon county with which the child has the most significant connection or in the Oregon county in which the licensed adoption agency is located.

(6) A petition for adoption of a minor child must comply with the requirements, and be served in the manner, described in ORS 109.285 (Petition for adoption) .

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In a proceeding for the adoption of a minor child, a current home study must be approved by either the Department of Human Services or an Oregon licensed adoption agency for the purpose of demonstrating that the petitioner meets the minimum standards for adoptive homes as set forth in the department’s administrative rules.

(b) Except when the court finds that there is reason to know that the child is an Indian child, the department, upon request by the petitioner, may waive the home study requirement in an adoption proceeding in which one of the child’s biological parents or adoptive parents retains parental rights, or when a relative who qualifies under the department’s administrative rules for a waiver of the home study requirement is the prospective adoptive parent.

(c) The department shall, subject to ORS 109.270 (Rules regarding home studies and placement reports) , adopt rules to implement the provisions of this subsection.

(8)(a)(A) Within 90 days after service upon the Director of Human Services as required under ORS 109.285 (Petition for adoption) , the Department of Human Services shall investigate and file for the consideration of the judge before whom the petition for adoption is pending a placement report containing information regarding the status of the child and evidence concerning the suitability of the proposed adoption. The department may designate an Oregon licensed adoption agency to investigate and report to the court. If the department designates an Oregon licensed adoption agency to investigate and report to the court, the department shall make the designation and provide all necessary information and materials to the Oregon licensed adoption agency no later than 30 days after the service on the director and upon receipt of all required documentation and fees.

(B) Except when the court finds that there is reason to know that the child is an Indian child, the department:

(i) May waive the placement report requirement under this subsection; and

(ii) Shall waive the placement report requirement in an adoption proceeding in which one of the child’s biological parents or adoptive parents retains parental rights.

(b) Upon receipt of a written request by the petitioner or the petitioner’s attorney, the department shall furnish to the petitioner or the petitioner’s attorney copies of any information that the department has filed with the court.

(c) Information gathered by the department or by an Oregon licensed adoption agency during the preparation of the placement report may include information concerning the child’s social, medical and genetic history and the birth parent’s history as may be required by ORS 109.301 (Consent to adoption in general) , 109.302 (Consent to adoption of Indian child) or 109.342 (Medical history of child and biological parents required) .

(d) The court shall file and retain the placement report filed under this subsection in the same location in the records, papers and files in the court’s record of the adoption case as the petition and exhibits filed under ORS 109.285 (Petition for adoption) are located. The placement report must be segregated from the Adoption Summary and Segregated Information Statement and the exhibits submitted under ORS 109.287 (Adoption Summary and Segregated Information Statement) .

(e) The department shall, subject to ORS 109.270 (Rules regarding home studies and placement reports) , adopt rules to implement the provisions of this subsection.

(9) The department may charge the petitioner a fee for investigating a proposed nonagency adoption and preparing the home study required under subsection (7) of this section and the placement report required under subsection (8) of this section. The petitioner shall report the fee amount to the court. The court granting the adoption shall make a finding as to whether the fee is necessary and reasonable. Any fee charged may not exceed reasonable costs for investigation, home study and placement report preparation. The department shall prescribe by rule the procedure for computing the investigation, home study and placement report preparation fee. The rules shall provide a waiver of either part or all of the fee based upon the petitioner’s ability to pay.

(10) The court may not rule upon a petition for the adoption of a minor child until at least 90 days after the date that the petition and documents required to be served on the Director of Human Services under ORS 109.285 (Petition for adoption) and 109.287 (Adoption Summary and Segregated Information Statement) have been served upon the director. The department may waive the 90-day waiting period.

(11) The amounts of any fees collected under subsection (9) of this section are continuously appropriated to the department for use in preparing home studies and placement reports required under this section.

(12) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a court may not grant a judgment for the adoption of a minor child unless the petitioner has filed with the court:

(A) A petition, including exhibits attached to the petition, meeting the requirements of ORS 109.285 (Petition for adoption) ;

(B) Written evidence that a home study has been completed and approved, unless waived, under subsection (7) of this section;

(C) A placement report under subsection (8) of this section unless waived; and

(D) The Adoption Summary and Segregated Information Statement under ORS 109.287 (Adoption Summary and Segregated Information Statement) , including exhibits attached to the statement.

(b) Except when the court finds that there is reason to know that the child is an Indian child, a person is not required to file a home study or a placement report with the court when the department has granted the person a waiver under department rules.

(13) When the court conducts a hearing under ORS 109.266 (Definitions for ORS 109.266 to 109.410) to 109.410 (Certificate of adoption) regarding the adoption of a minor child, the court shall make the inquiries described in ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (4)(b) and make a finding and order subject to the procedures under ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (4) regarding whether there is reason to know that the child is an Indian child. [Formerly 109.309]

Source: Section 109.276 — Petition for adoption; residency and jurisdictional requirements; venue; home study; placement report; fee; rules; filing requirements for entry of judgment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.719 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.719
107.719 Removal of personal effects
Status: in_force

(1) A peace officer who accompanies a party removing essential personal effects pursuant to an order issued under ORS 107.718 (Restraining order) shall remain for up to 20 minutes and may temporarily interrupt the removal of property at any time. Nothing in this subsection shall affect a peace officer’s duty to arrest under ORS 133.055 (Criminal citation) and 133.310 (Authority of peace officer to arrest without warrant) .

(2) The party removing essential personal effects from the residence pursuant to an order issued under ORS 107.718 (Restraining order) is entitled to be accompanied by a peace officer on one occasion only.

(3) A peace officer who accompanies a party removing essential personal effects pursuant to an order issued under ORS 107.718 (Restraining order) shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, for any actions of the party committed during the removal of essential personal effects. [1989 c.605 §3]

Source: Section 107.719 — Removal of personal effects; party accompanied by peace officer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 106.190 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 106 / Section 106.190
106.190 Legitimacy of issue of certain imperfect marriages
Status: in_force

(1) The issue of marriages void under ORS 106.020 (Prohibited and void marriages) are legitimate.

(2) All children conceived or born of parents who married or who may hereafter marry prior to the expiration of six months from the date of a judgment of divorce or declaring a marriage void rendered in a suit to which one of the parents was a party or during the period of an appeal from such a judgment, if the marriage is in all other respects regular, are legitimate. [Amended by 2003 c.576 §373]

Source: Section 106.190 — Legitimacy of issue of certain imperfect marriages , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.539 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.539
110.539 Certain procedures in proceeding involving nonresident
Status: in_force

A tribunal of this state exercising personal jurisdiction over a nonresident in a proceeding under this chapter, under other law of this state relating to a support order or recognizing a foreign support order may receive evidence from outside this state pursuant to ORS 110.584 (Special rules of evidence and procedure) , communicate with a tribunal outside this state pursuant to ORS 110.587 (Communication between tribunals) and obtain discovery through a tribunal outside this state pursuant to ORS 110.590 (Assistance with discovery) . In all other respects, ORS 110.542 (Proceedings under this chapter) to 110.641 (Procedure to modify foreign child support order) do not apply and the tribunal shall apply the procedural and substantive law of this state. [2015 c.298 §16]

Source: Section 110.539 — Certain procedures in proceeding involving nonresident , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.834 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.834
109.834 Severability clause
Status: in_force

If any provision of ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause) are severable. [1999 c.649 §41]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.834 — Severability clause , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.103 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.103
109.103 Proceeding to determine custody or support of child
Status: in_force

(1) If a child is born to an unmarried person and parentage has been established under ORS 109.065 (Establishing parentage) , or if a child is born to a married person by a person other than the birth mother’s spouse and parentage between the person and the child has been established under ORS 109.065 (Establishing parentage) , either parent may initiate a civil proceeding to determine the custody or support of, or parenting time with, the child. The proceeding shall be brought in the circuit court of the county in which the child resides or is found or in the circuit court of the county in which either parent resides. The parents have the same rights and responsibilities regarding the custody and support of, and parenting time with, their child that married or divorced parents would have, and the provisions of ORS 107.094 (Forms for restraining order and request for hearing) to 107.449 (Transfer of proceeding under ORS 107.135 to auxiliary court) that relate to custody, support and parenting time, the provisions of ORS 107.755 (Court-ordered mediation) to 107.795 (Availability of other remedies) that relate to mediation procedures, and the provisions of ORS 107.810 (Policy) , 107.820 (Support order as insurable interest) and 107.830 (Physical examination may be ordered) that relate to life insurance, apply to the proceeding.

(2) A parent may initiate the proceeding by filing with the court a petition setting forth the facts and circumstances upon which the parent relies. The parent 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 child, including one brought under ORS 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) to 25.556 (Expeditious court hearings) , 109.100 (Petition for support) , 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 child.

(3) The parent shall include with the petition a certificate regarding any pending support proceeding and any existing support order. The parent 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) When a parent initiates a proceeding under this section and the child support rights of one of the parents or of the child have been assigned to the state, the parent initiating the proceeding shall serve, by mail or personal delivery, a copy of the petition on the Administrator of the Division of Child Support or on the branch office providing support services to the county in which the suit is filed.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) After a petition is filed under this section and upon service of summons and petition upon the respondent as provided in ORCP 7, a restraining order is issued and in effect against the petitioner and the respondent until a final judgment is issued, until the petition is dismissed or until further order of the court, restraining the petitioner and the respondent from:

(A) Canceling, modifying, terminating or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums any policy of health insurance that one party maintains to provide coverage for the other party or a minor child of the parties, or any life insurance policy that names either of the parties or a minor child of the parties as a beneficiary; and

(B) Changing beneficiaries or covered parties under any policy of health insurance that one party maintains to provide coverage for a minor child of the parties, or any life insurance policy.

(b) Either party restrained under this subsection may apply to the court for further temporary orders, including modification or revocation of the restraining order issued under this subsection.

(c) The restraining order issued under this subsection shall include a notice that either party may request a hearing on the restraining order by filing a request for hearing with the court.

(d) A copy of the restraining order issued under this subsection must be attached to the summons.

(e) A party who violates a term of a restraining order issued under this subsection is subject to imposition of remedial sanctions under ORS 33.055 (Procedure for imposition of remedial sanctions) based on the violation, but is not subject to:

(A) Criminal prosecution based on the violation; or

(B) Imposition of punitive sanctions under ORS 33.065 (Procedure for imposition of punitive sanctions) based on the violation. [1975 c.640 §9; 2003 c.116 §9; 2003 c.572 §15; 2007 c.454 §2; 2011 c.114 §4; 2013 c.126 §2; 2013 c.127 §2; 2015 c.298 §94; 2017 c.651 §22; 2021 c.597 §64]

Source: Section 109.103 — Proceeding to determine custody or support of child , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.096 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.096
109.096 Notice to putative father when parentage not established
Status: in_force

(1) When the parentage of a child has not been established under ORS 109.065 (Establishing parentage) or has not been established or acknowledged under ORS 419B.609 (Acknowledgment or establishment of parentage) , the putative father is entitled to reasonable notice in adoption or other court proceedings concerning the custody of the child, except for juvenile court proceedings, if the petitioner knows, or by the exercise of ordinary diligence should have known:

(a) That the child resided with the putative father at any time during the 60 days immediately preceding the initiation of the proceeding, or at any time since the child’s birth if the child is less than 60 days old when the proceeding is initiated; or

(b) That the putative father repeatedly has contributed or tried to contribute to the support of the child during the year immediately preceding the initiation of the proceeding, or during the period since the child’s birth if the child is less than one year old when the proceeding is initiated.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) or (4) of this section, a verified statement of the mother of the child or of the petitioner, or an affidavit of another person with knowledge of the facts, filed in the proceeding and asserting that the child has not resided with the putative father, as provided in subsection (1)(a) of this section, and that the putative father has not contributed or tried to contribute to the support of the child, as provided in subsection (1)(b) of this section, is sufficient proof to enable the court to grant the relief sought without notice to the putative father.

(3) The putative father is entitled to reasonable notice in a proceeding for the adoption of the child if notice of the initiation of filiation proceedings as required by ORS 109.225 (Notice to Center for Health Statistics after petition filed) is on file with the Center for Health Statistics of the Oregon Health Authority prior to the child’s being placed in the physical custody of a person or persons for the purpose of adoption by them. If the notice of the initiation of filiation proceedings is not on file at the time of the placement, the putative father is barred from contesting the adoption proceeding.

(4) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section, the putative father is entitled to reasonable notice in court proceedings concerning the custody of the child, other than juvenile court proceedings, if notice of the initiation of filiation proceedings as required by ORS 109.225 (Notice to Center for Health Statistics after petition filed) is on file with the Center for Health Statistics prior to the initiation of the proceedings.

(5) Notice under this section is not required to be given to a putative father who was a party to a filiation proceeding under ORS 109.125 (Who may initiate proceedings) or to a proceeding to acknowledge or establish parentage of an Indian child under ORS 419B.609 (Acknowledgment or establishment of parentage) if the proceeding under ORS 109.125 (Who may initiate proceedings) or 419B.609 (Acknowledgment or establishment of parentage) was dismissed or resulted in a finding that the putative father was not the father of the child.

(6) The notice required under this section shall be given in the manner provided in ORS 109.330 (Notice when parent does not consent) .

(7) No notice given under this section need disclose the name of the mother of the child.

(8) A putative father has the primary responsibility to protect his rights, and nothing in this section shall be used to set aside an act of a permanent nature including, but not limited to, adoption or termination of parental rights, unless the father establishes within one year after the entry of the final judgment or order fraud on the part of a petitioner in the proceeding with respect to matters specified in subsections (1) to (5) of this section. [1975 c.640 §7; 1979 c.491 §1; 1983 c.709 §39; 1995 c.90 §1; 2003 c.576 §137; 2005 c.160 §5; 2009 c.595 §68; 2017 c.651 §20; 2021 c.398 §44; 2023 c.9 §6]

Source: Section 109.096 — Notice to putative father when parentage not established , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.660 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.660
110.660 Recognition and enforcement of registered Convention support order
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, a tribunal of this state shall recognize and enforce a registered Convention support order.

(2) The following grounds are the only grounds on which a tribunal of this state may refuse recognition and enforcement of a registered Convention support order:

(a) Recognition and enforcement of the order is manifestly incompatible with public policy, including the failure of the issuing tribunal to observe minimum standards of due process, which include notice and an opportunity to be heard;

(b) The issuing tribunal lacked personal jurisdiction consistent with ORS 110.518 (Bases for jurisdiction over nonresident) ;

(c) The order is not enforceable in the issuing country;

(d) The order was obtained by fraud in connection with a matter of procedure;

(e) A record transmitted in accordance with ORS 110.655 (Registration of Convention support order) lacks authenticity or integrity;

(f) A proceeding between the same parties and having the same purpose is pending before a tribunal of this state and that proceeding was the first to be filed;

(g) The order is incompatible with a more recent support order involving the same parties and having the same purpose, if the more recent support order is entitled to recognition and enforcement under this chapter in this state;

(h) Payment, to the extent alleged arrears have been paid in whole or in part;

(i) In a case in which the respondent neither appeared nor was represented in the proceeding in the issuing foreign country:

(A) If the law of that country provides for prior notice of proceedings, the respondent did not have proper notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard; or

(B) If the law of that country does not provide for prior notice of the proceedings, the respondent did not have proper notice of the order and an opportunity to be heard in a challenge or appeal on fact or law before a tribunal; or

(j) The order was made in violation of ORS 110.667 (Modification of Convention support order) .

(3) If a tribunal of this state does not recognize a Convention support order under subsection (2)(b), (d) or (i) of this section:

(a) The tribunal may not dismiss the proceeding without allowing a reasonable time for a party to request the establishment of a new Convention support order; and

(b) The Department of Justice shall take all appropriate measures to request a child support order for the obligee if the application for recognition and enforcement was received under ORS 110.650 (Proceedings available under Convention) . [2015 c.298 §69]

Source: Section 110.660 — Recognition and enforcement of registered Convention support order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 106.120 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 106 / Section 106.120
106.120 Who may solemnize marriage
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Judicial officer” means:

(A) A judicial officer of this state as that term is defined in ORS 1.210 (Judicial officer defined) and includes but is not limited to a judge of a municipal court and a justice of the peace.

(B) An active judge of a federal court.

(C) An active United States magistrate judge.

(b) “Secular organization” means an organization that occupies a place in the lives of the organization’s members parallel to that filled by a church or particular religious authority.

(2) Marriages may be solemnized by:

(a) A judicial officer;

(b) A county clerk;

(c) Religious congregations or organizations as indicated in ORS 106.150 (Form of solemnization) (2);

(d) A clergyperson of any religious congregation or organization who is authorized by the religious congregation or organization to solemnize marriages;

(e) Secular organizations as indicated in ORS 106.150 (Form of solemnization) (2); or

(f) A celebrant or officiant of any secular organization described in paragraph (e) of this subsection who is authorized by the secular organization to solemnize marriages.

(3) A person authorized to solemnize marriages under subsection (2) of this section may solemnize a marriage anywhere in this state.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When a marriage is solemnized by a tax, appellate or circuit judge of this state, the clerk of the court or the county clerk shall collect a fee of $117 and deposit the fee in the Judicial Department Operating Account established in ORS 1.009 (Judicial Department Operating Account) .

(b) When a marriage is solemnized by a county clerk, the county clerk shall collect a fee of $117, as provided in ORS 205.320 (Fees collected by county clerk) .

(c) The fee described in this subsection may be collected only if:

(A) The marriage is solemnized during normal working hours, excluding holidays;

(B) The marriage is solemnized in court facilities or a county clerk’s office; or

(C) More than a minimal amount of staff time or other court or county clerk’s office resources are used in connection with the solemnization.

(d) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or the county clerk may establish a written procedure for waiver of the fee required under this subsection in exigent circumstances, including but not limited to indigency of the parties to the marriage.

(5) In addition to any fee collected under subsection (4) of this section, a judicial officer of this state and a county clerk may charge and accept an agreed upon personal payment not to exceed $100 plus actual costs for the solemnization of a marriage if that solemnization is performed:

(a) At a place other than the courthouse where the judicial officer or county clerk serves; or

(b) Outside of the judicial officer’s or county clerk’s normal working hours.

(6) The charging and accepting of a personal payment by a judicial officer of this state or a county clerk under subsection (5) of this section does not constitute a violation of any of the provisions of ORS chapter 244.

(7) The amount of actual costs charged by a judicial officer of this state or a county clerk under subsection (5) of this section may not exceed:

(a) Actual expenses for food and lodging as verified by receipts.

(b) If travel is made by personal vehicle, the actual number of round-trip miles from the judicial officer’s or county clerk’s home or office, whichever is greater, compensated at the rate of reimbursement then provided by the State of Oregon to its employees or, if travel is made by a commercial carrier, reimbursement shall be made of the actual costs thereof, verified by receipts.

(8) A judicial officer of this state or a county clerk shall maintain records of the amount of personal payments received for performing marriages, of actual costs and the supporting documentation related thereto for a period of four years.

(9) The parties to a marriage solemnized by a tax, appellate or circuit judge of this state shall show to the judge proof of payment of the fee required under subsection (4)(a) of this section before solemnization. Except as provided in subsection (4)(d) of this section, the judge may not solemnize a marriage without proof of payment of the fee. [Amended by 1971 c.621 §22; 1975 c.607 §22; 1977 c.518 §2; 1979 c.724 §3; 1979 c.833 §24; 1981 c.176 §1; 1991 c.282 §1; 1991 c.458 §1; 1997 c.424 §1; 1999 c.776 §1; 2001 c.501 §1; 2003 c.565 §1; 2003 c.737 §111; 2011 c.595 §89; 2013 c.685 §§42,42a; 2014 c.76 §13; 2017 c.61 §1; 2017 c.663 §22; 2019 c.605 §22]

Source: Section 106.120 — Who may solemnize marriage; fee; personal payment; records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.724 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.724
109.724 Notice to persons outside state
Status: in_force

(1) Notice required for the exercise of jurisdiction when a person is outside this state may be given in a manner prescribed by the law of this state for service of process or by the law of the state in which the service is made. Notice must be given in a manner reasonably calculated to give actual notice but may be by publication if other means are not effective.

(2) Proof of service may be made in the manner prescribed by the law of this state or by the law of the state in which the service is made. If service is made by mail, proof of service may be a receipt signed by the addressee or other evidence of delivery to the addressee.

(3) Notice is not required for the exercise of jurisdiction with respect to a person who submits to the jurisdiction of the court. [1999 c.649 §8]

Note: See note under 109.701 (Short title) .

Source: Section 109.724 — Notice to persons outside state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.003 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.003
109.003 Attorney fees
Status: in_force

In any proceeding brought under this chapter, an authorization of attorney fees to a party also authorizes an award of attorney fees to or against any person who has appeared or intervened in the proceeding. [1997 c.90 §4; 2005 c.22 §84]

Source: Section 109.003 — Attorney fees; intervenor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.506 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.506
109.506 Rulemaking
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services by rule shall establish:

(1) Eligibility standards for Oregon licensed adoption agencies and third party individuals and entities that contract with the department or with an Oregon licensed adoption agency to conduct searches under ORS 109.502 (Search for birth parents, putative father, genetic siblings or county where adoption finalized) ;

(2) Standards of conduct for Oregon licensed adoption agencies and third party individuals and entities that contract with the department or with an Oregon licensed adoption agency to conduct searches under ORS 109.502 (Search for birth parents, putative father, genetic siblings or county where adoption finalized) ;

(3) Contracting procedures for Oregon licensed adoption agencies and third party individuals and entities that contract to conduct searches under ORS 109.502 (Search for birth parents, putative father, genetic siblings or county where adoption finalized) ;

(4) Search procedures to be followed by Oregon licensed adoption agencies and third party individuals and entities that conduct searches under ORS 109.502 (Search for birth parents, putative father, genetic siblings or county where adoption finalized) ; and

(5) Fees to be paid by persons requesting a search under ORS 109.502 (Search for birth parents, putative father, genetic siblings or county where adoption finalized) . Fees authorized under this section include:

(a) A fee to be paid to the department, an Oregon licensed adoption agency or a third party individual or entity to cover all costs incurred in the search; and

(b) A fee to be paid to the department, an Oregon licensed adoption agency or a third party individual or entity to cover the administrative costs incurred in administering the search program. [1993 c.410 §7; 1995 c.730 §15; 1999 c.650 §3; 2015 c.200 §14]

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

Source: Section 109.506 — Rulemaking; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.302 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.302
109.302 Consent to adoption of Indian child
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “parent” has the meaning given that term in ORS 419B.603 (Definitions) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a petition filed under ORS 109.276 (Petition for adoption) is for the adoption of an Indian child, except as otherwise provided in ORS 109.302 (Consent to adoption of Indian child) to 109.329 (Adoption of person 18 years of age or older or legally married) , consent in writing to the adoption must be given by the following:

(A) The Indian child’s parents, or the survivor of the parents.

(B) If the Indian child has no living parent, the Indian child’s guardian or Indian custodian.

(C) If the Indian child has no living parent, guardian or Indian custodian, the next of kin in this state.

(b) Consent under this section is valid only as to the person giving consent.

(c) If both of the Indian child’s parents are living but only one of the Indian child’s parents consents to the adoption:

(A) The petitioner must demonstrate to the court that the petitioner has made active efforts, as described in ORS 419B.645 (Active efforts) , to prevent the break up of the family or to reunite the family;

(B) The petitioner, in accordance with ORS 109.330 (Notice when parent does not consent) , shall serve on the nonconsenting parent a summons and a motion and order to show cause why the proposed adoption should not be ordered without the nonconsenting parent’s consent; and

(C) The objections of the nonconsenting parent, if any, must be heard if appearance is made.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An Indian child’s parent may consent to the adoption of the Indian child at any time not less than 10 days following the date of the Indian child’s birth by executing the consent in person before the court and filing the consent with the court.

(b) The consent must clearly set out the conditions to the consent, if any.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Prior to the execution of a parent’s consent under subsection (3) of this section, the court must explain to the parent on the record in detail and in the language of the parent:

(A) The right to legal counsel;

(B) The terms and consequences of the consent in detail; and

(C) That at any time prior to the entry of the judgment of adoption or readoption under ORS 109.350 (Judgment of adoption or readoption) the parent may withdraw consent for any reason and have the child returned.

(b) After the execution of a parent’s consent under subsection (3) of this section, the court shall certify that the court made the explanation under paragraph (a) of this subsection and that the parent fully understood the explanation.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) At any time prior to the entry of a judgment of adoption or readoption under ORS 109.350 (Judgment of adoption or readoption) , an Indian child’s parent may withdraw the parent’s consent under this section.

(b) The withdrawal of consent must be made by filing the written withdrawal with the court or by making a statement of withdrawal on the record in the adoption proceeding.

(c) Upon entry of the withdrawal of consent, the court must promptly notify the person or entity that arranged the adoptive placement and order that the Indian child be returned to the parent or Indian custodian as soon as practicable.

(6) 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) . [2021 c.398 §19]

Source: Section 109.302 — Consent to adoption of Indian child; withdrawal of consent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.381 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.381
109.381 Effect of judgment of adoption
Status: in_force

(1) A judgment of a court of this state granting an adoption, and the proceedings in such adoption matter, shall in all respects be entitled to the same presumptions and be as conclusive as if rendered by a court of record acting in all respects as a court of general jurisdiction and not by a court of special or inferior jurisdiction, and jurisdiction over the persons and the cause shall be presumed to exist.

(2) Except for such right of appeal as may be provided by law, judgments of adoption shall be binding and conclusive upon all parties to the proceeding. No party nor anyone claiming by, through or under a party to an adoption proceeding, may for any reason, either by collateral or direct proceedings, question the validity of a judgment of adoption entered by a court of competent jurisdiction of this or any other state.

(3) After the expiration of one year from the entry of a judgment of adoption in this state the validity of the adoption shall be binding on all persons, and it shall be conclusively presumed that the child’s natural parents and all other persons who might claim to have any right to, or over the child, have abandoned the child and consented to the entry of such judgment of adoption, and that the child became the lawful child of the adoptive parents or parent at the time when the judgment of adoption was rendered, all irrespective of jurisdictional or other defects in the adoption proceeding. After the expiration of the one-year period no one may question the validity of the adoption for any reason, either through collateral or direct proceedings, and all persons shall be bound thereby. However, the provisions of this subsection shall not affect the right of appeal from a judgment of adoption as may be provided by law. [Subsections (1), (2) and (3) enacted as 1959 c.609 §§2,3,4; subsection (4) derived from 1959 c.609 §6; 2003 c.576 §155; 2005 c.22 §89]

Source: Section 109.381 — Effect of judgment of adoption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 106.020 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 106 / Section 106.020
106.020 Prohibited and void marriages
Status: in_force

The following marriages are prohibited; and, if solemnized within this state, are absolutely void:

(1) When either party thereto had a spouse living at the time of the marriage.

(2) When the parties thereto are first cousins or any nearer of kin to each other, whether of the whole or half blood, whether by blood or adoption, computing by the rules of the civil law, except that when the parties are first cousins by adoption only, the marriage is not prohibited or void. [Amended by 1989 c.647 §1; 2015 c.629 §7]

Source: Section 106.020 — Prohibited and void marriages , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.250 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.250
109.250 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 109.250 (Short title) to 109.262 (Uniformity of interpretation) may be cited as the Uniform Act on Blood Tests to Determine Paternity. [1953 c.628 §7]

Source: Section 109.250 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.668 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.668
110.668 Personal information
Status: in_force

Personal information gathered or transmitted under ORS 110.645 (Definitions) to 110.669 (Language of filed record) may be used only for the purposes for which it was gathered or transmitted. [2015 c.298 §73]

Source: Section 110.668 — Personal information; use , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.653 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.653
110.653 Direct request for recognition and enforcement of order
Status: in_force

(1) A petitioner may file a direct request seeking establishment or modification of a support order or determination of parentage of a child. In the proceeding, the law of this state applies.

(2) A petitioner may file a direct request seeking recognition and enforcement of a support order or support agreement. In the proceeding, ORS 110.655 (Registration of Convention support order) to 110.669 (Language of filed record) apply.

(3) In a direct request for recognition and enforcement of a Convention support order or foreign support agreement:

(a) A security, bond or deposit is not required to guarantee the payment of costs and expenses; and

(b) An obligee or obligor that in the issuing country has benefited from free legal assistance is entitled to benefit, at least to the same extent, from any free legal assistance provided for by the law of this state under the same circumstances.

(4) A petitioner filing a direct request is not entitled to assistance from the administrator as defined in ORS 25.010 (Definitions for support enforcement laws) .

(5) ORS 110.645 (Definitions) to 110.669 (Language of filed record) do not prevent the application of laws of this state that provide simplified, more expeditious rules regarding a direct request for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support order or foreign support agreement. [2015 c.298 §66]

Source: Section 110.653 — Direct request for recognition and enforcement of order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.598 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.598
110.598 Immunity from civil liability
Status: in_force

An employer that complies with an income withholding order issued in another state in accordance with ORS 110.594 (Income withholding order issued in another state) to 110.602 (Administrative enforcement of order) is not subject to civil liability to an individual or agency with regard to the employer’s withholding of child support from the obligor’s income. [2015 c.298 §42]

Source: Section 110.598 — Immunity from civil liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.548 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.548
110.548 Application of law of this state
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a responding tribunal of this state shall:

(1) Apply the procedural and substantive law generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in this state and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings; and

(2) Determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of this state. [2015 c.298 §20]

Source: Section 110.548 — Application of law of this state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 110.587 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 110 / Section 110.587
110.587 Communication between tribunals
Status: in_force

A tribunal of this state may communicate with a tribunal outside this state in a record or by telephone, electronic mail or other means to obtain information concerning the laws of that tribunal, the legal effect of a judgment, decree or order of that tribunal and the status of a proceeding. A tribunal of this state may furnish similar information by similar means to a tribunal outside this state. [2015 c.298 §34]

Source: Section 110.587 — Communication between tribunals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors110.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.445 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.445
109.445 Information of registry confidential
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the information acquired by any voluntary adoption registry shall not be disclosed under any freedom of information legislation, rules or practice.

(2) A class action suit shall not be maintained in any court of this state to require the registry to disclose identifying information. [1983 c.672 §5]

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

Source: Section 109.445 — Information of registry confidential , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.175 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.175
109.175 Determination of legal custody after parentage established
Status: in_force

(1) If parentage of a child born out of wedlock is established pursuant to a petition filed under ORS 109.125 (Who may initiate proceedings) or an order or judgment entered pursuant to ORS 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) to 25.556 (Expeditious court hearings) or 109.124 (Definitions for ORS 109.124 to 109.230) to 109.230 (Legality of contract between mother and father of child born out of wedlock) , or if parentage is established by the filing of a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity as provided by ORS 109.065 (Establishing parentage) (1)(e), the parent with physical custody at the time of filing of the petition or the notice under ORS 25.511 (Notice and finding of financial responsibility) , or the parent with physical custody at the time of the filing of the voluntary acknowledgment of paternity, has sole legal custody until a court specifically orders otherwise. The first time the court determines who should have legal custody, neither parent shall have the burden of proving a change of circumstances. The court shall give primary consideration to the best interests and welfare of the child and shall consider all the standards set out in ORS 107.137 (Factors considered in determining custody of child) .

(2) In any proceeding under this section, the court may cause an investigation, examination or evaluation to be made under ORS 107.425 (Investigation of parties in domestic relations suit involving children) or may appoint an individual or a panel or may designate a program to assist the court in creating parenting plans or resolving disputes regarding parenting time and to assist parents in creating and implementing parenting plans under ORS 107.425 (Investigation of parties in domestic relations suit involving children) (3). [1983 c.761 §11; 1985 c.671 §42; 1995 c.608 §4; 1999 c.59 §25; 1999 c.569 §8; 2001 c.833 §3; 2005 c.160 §§15,21; 2017 c.651 §25]

Source: Section 109.175 — Determination of legal custody after parentage established , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 106.030 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 106 / Section 106.030
106.030 Voidable marriages
Status: in_force

When either party to a marriage is incapable of making such contract or consenting thereto for want of legal age or sufficient understanding, or when the consent of either party is obtained by force or fraud, such marriage shall be void from the time it is so declared by judgment of a court having jurisdiction thereof. [Amended by 2003 c.576 §372]

Source: Section 106.030 — Voidable marriages , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.495 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.495
109.495 Registrant fee
Status: in_force

Costs of establishing and maintaining a registry may be met through reasonable fees charged to all persons who register. [1983 c.672 §15; 1999 c.650 §2]

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

Source: Section 109.495 — Registrant fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 108.720 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 108 / Section 108.720
108.720 Modification of agreement
Status: in_force

After marriage, a premarital agreement may be amended or revoked only by a written agreement signed by the parties. The amended agreement or the revocation is enforceable without consideration. [1987 c.715 §5]

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

Source: Section 108.720 — Modification of agreement; consideration not required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors108.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 109.030 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 109 / Section 109.030
109.030 Equality in rights and responsibilities of parents
Status: in_force

The rights and responsibilities of the parents, in the absence of misconduct, are equal, and each parent is as fully entitled to the custody and control of the children and their earnings as the other parent. In case of the death of one parent, the other parent shall come into full and complete control of the children and their estate. [Amended by 2017 c.651 §50]

Source: Section 109.030 — Equality in rights and responsibilities of parents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors109.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 106.160 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 106 / Section 106.160
106.160 Delivery of commemorative marriage certificate
Status: in_force

The county clerk shall give to the parties to the marriage a commemorative marriage certificate in accordance with ORS 106.165 (Form of commemorative marriage certificate) upon issuing the marriage license. [Amended by 1975 c.277 §4; 2007 c.703 §4]

Source: Section 106.160 — Delivery of commemorative marriage certificate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 107.775 — OR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 107 / Section 107.775
107.775 Methods of providing mediation services
Status: in_force

(1) A circuit court may obtain mediation services, with the prior approval of the governing body of each county involved, by:

(a) Using personnel performing conciliation services for the court under ORS 107.510 (Definitions for ORS 107.510 to 107.610) to 107.610 (Qualifications of conciliation counselors) ;

(b) Contracting or entering into agreements with public or private agencies to provide mediation services to the court; or

(c) Employing or contracting for mediators directly.

(2) Personnel performing mediation services for the circuit court shall have the minimum educational and experience qualifications established by rules adopted under ORS 1.002 (Supreme Court) .

(3) Subject to the provisions of the Local Budget Law, the compensation and expenses of personnel performing mediation services for the circuit court and other expenses of mediation services provided by the court shall be paid by the county or as may be agreed upon by the counties involved. Personnel performing mediation services are not state employees, and their compensation and expenses shall not be paid by the state.

(4) The parties to a child custody, parenting time or visitation dispute that is referred by the circuit court to mediation may use, at their option and expense, mediation services other than those provided by the court.

(5) Two or more counties may join together to provide services under ORS 107.510 (Definitions for ORS 107.510 to 107.610) to 107.610 (Qualifications of conciliation counselors) and 107.755 (Court-ordered mediation) to 107.795 (Availability of other remedies) . [1983 c.671 §4; 1989 c.718 §25; 1997 c.475 §3; 1997 c.707 §20; 2003 c.791 §25]

Source: Section 107.775 — Methods of providing mediation services; qualifications; costs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).