Custody and Parenting

Learn the basics about custody, parenting time, and your legal rights as a parent in Oregon.

Find step-by-step help to start a custody case or respond if someone else filed one. Learn how to use court forms, serve papers, and get free help from court staff.

Create a plan for how you and the other parent will care for your child. Learn what a parenting plan includes and how to make one.

Get help with common conflicts, like when the other parent won’t follow the plan or tries to keep your child from you.

Understand what happens during a custody case and how to get ready for court. Learn about temporary orders, gathering evidence, and what to expect at a hearing or trial.

Learn how to ask the court to change custody or parenting time, and what to do if the other parent is not following the order.

Find free and low-cost help, including legal information, court support, and parenting resources. This section also covers related topics like child support and temporary caregiving options.