Ensuring fair financial support for your children's needs.
Oregon uses a formula-based approach to calculate child support, considering both parents' incomes and the amount of parenting time each has. This ensures a consistent and fair approach to supporting children's financial needs.
The guidelines take into account factors including gross income of both parents, the number of children, childcare costs, health insurance costs, and the parenting time schedule.
Oregon provides an online calculator to estimate child support amounts. However, actual amounts may vary based on specific circumstances and any deviations the court may approve.
Child support is intended to help cover the basic needs of children, including:
"Child support ensures that children maintain an appropriate standard of living in both households."
Child support orders can be modified when there's a significant change in circumstances. Common reasons for modification include:
If you believe your child support order should be modified, we can help you understand your options and navigate the process.
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