Does Oregon do joint custody?

The term joint custody in Oregon means the parents share decision-making responsibilities for a child. In fact, parents may have joint custody even when a child lives exclusively with one parent. A judge cannot award joint custody in Oregon unless both parents agree to it.

Can a judge give a parent joint custody in Oregon?

Joint custody does not mean that a child lives with each parent half the time. In fact, parents may have joint custody even when a child lives exclusively with one parent. A judge cannot award joint custody in Oregon unless both parents agree to it. Joint custody does not do away with a parent’s child support obligation.

When to file for custody or parenting time in Oregon?

You must provide certain information before an Oregon court can decide custody or parenting time. UCCJEA (ORS 109.701-109.834) If you have any other orders or judgments about custody or parenting time from other states, or if any of your children have not lived in Oregon for six months before you file, you should see a lawyer.

When do you want to take your children out of the state?

If the other parent agrees to allow you to leave the state in violation of the custody order, you may want to ask an attorney whether getting written, notarized permission from the other parent would be enough to protect you from a later accusation of parental kidnapping or violation of the court order or not.

What are the parenting laws in the state of Oregon?

Both parents usually are able to authorize emergency medical care. In addition, Oregon law requires most parenting plans to restrict a party from moving more than 60 miles from the other parent without telling the other parent and the court before the move.

Who is entitled to custody of a child in Oregon?

Until there is a court order determining the custody of a child, both parents have equal rights to custody, regardless of whether they are married or unmarried.

When to take maternity leave in the state of Oregon?

Serious health condition (your own, or to care for a spouse, parent, parent-in-law, or child) Pregnancy disability leave (before or after birth of child or for prenatal care). * You can take up to 12 weeks of this in addition to 12 weeks for any reason listed here.

Is it against the law to take a child out of State?

The laws on parental kidnapping (also known as custodial interference, child concealment, or parental abduction) are different in each state. In some states, it may be against the law to take children out of state only if it violates a custody order or if there is an active custody case pending.

Can a custodial parent move out of State in Oregon?

In Oregon, a custodial parent may usually relocate up to 60 miles from the other parent without notifying the noncustodial parent prior to the move. If the custodial parent plans to move 60 miles away from the noncustodial parent or outside of Oregon, the custodial parent must notify both the other parent and the court prior to relocating.