{"id":2506,"date":"2022-12-27T18:27:42","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T18:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/acelawyers.pro\/?p=2506"},"modified":"2022-12-27T18:27:42","modified_gmt":"2022-12-27T18:27:42","slug":"oregon-child-support-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acelawyers.pro\/oregon-child-support-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"Oregon Child Support Laws and Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Child support is a critical issue for many families in Oregon and throughout the United States. Also referred to as Child maintenance, the laws exist to ensure that children receive the financial support they need to thrive and reach their full potential. In Oregon, these laws are designed to help cover the costs of raising a child.<\/p>\n

Whether you are a parent seeking to establish or modify a child support order in OR, or a noncustodial parent looking to understand your responsibilities and rights, this article will provide valuable information and guidance.<\/p>\n

In this article, we will explore the laws and regulations surrounding child maintenance in Oregon, including how it is calculated and enforced, and provide resources for those seeking help with child support issues.<\/p>\n

What is Oregon Child Support Laws?<\/h2>\n

Oregon<\/span> child<\/span> support<\/span> laws<\/span> require<\/span> a<\/span> court<\/span> to<\/span> order<\/span> one<\/span> or<\/span> both<\/span> parents<\/span> of<\/span> a<\/span> minor<\/span> child<\/span> to<\/span> financially<\/span> support<\/span> the<\/span> child after separation<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> court<\/span> determines<\/span> the<\/span> amount<\/span> of<\/span> child<\/span> support<\/span> to<\/span> be<\/span> paid<\/span> based<\/span> on<\/span> the<\/span> income<\/span> of<\/span> both<\/span> parents<\/span> and<\/span> the<\/span> needs<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> child<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> court<\/span> may<\/span> also<\/span> consider<\/span> other<\/span> factors<\/span> such<\/span> as<\/span> the<\/span> amount<\/span> of<\/span> time<\/span> the<\/span> child<\/span> spends<\/span> with<\/span> each<\/span> parent<\/span>,<\/span> the<\/span> amount<\/span> of<\/span> work<\/span>–<\/span>related<\/span> childcare<\/span> needed<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> any<\/span> special<\/span> needs<\/span> that<\/span> the<\/span> child<\/span> may<\/span> have<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Oregon<\/span> also<\/span> offers<\/span> an<\/span> online<\/span> child<\/span> support<\/span> calculator<\/span> to<\/span> help<\/span> parents<\/span> determine<\/span> the<\/span> amount<\/span> of<\/span> support<\/span> that<\/span> may<\/span> be<\/span> ordered<\/span> in<\/span> their<\/span> case<\/span>.<\/span> The<\/span> calculator<\/span> is<\/span> available<\/span> on<\/span> the<\/span> State<\/span> of<\/span> Oregon<\/span> Department<\/span> of<\/span> Justice<\/span> website<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Purpose and Use of Child Maintenance in OR<\/h3>\n

The general purpose of child support in OR includes:<\/p>\n