Child Support in Oregon
State-specific overview · Family Law
Oregon applies income shares model with mandatory review every three years or upon significant income change.
How Oregon treats Child Support
Oregon courts calculate support using both parents' combined income and apply statutory percentages based on the number of children. Child support generally continues until age 18, or age 19 if the child is still in high school full-time. Oregon requires automatic cost-of-living adjustments every three years unless parents agree otherwise. Either parent can request modification if income changes by 10% or more.
The general definition of Child Support
Court-ordered payments from one parent to the other for a child's living expenses.
Child support is money that a court requires one parent to pay to the other parent (or guardian) to help cover the child's expenses like food, housing, education, and healthcare. The amount is usually calculated using state guidelines that consider both parents' incomes, the number of children, and custody arrangements. Child support continues until the child reaches the age of majority, typically 18 or 21 depending on the state. It's a legal obligation separate from custody decisions.
Read the full Child Support entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Oregon.