- (1) ORS 25.270 through 25.280 require that child support be calculated according to a formula. The formula is known as the "Oregon Child Support Guidelines" ("guidelines" or "guideline") and is contained in OAR 137-050-0700 through 137-050-0765 and in the "Obligation Scale" which is located in the appendix.
- (2) Any change to the guidelines applies to all calculations prepared on or after the effective date of the change. The court, administrator, or administrative law judge may issue a final order based on a calculation prepared prior to the guidelines change. However, if support is recalculated after the new guidelines become effective, the calculation must be prepared using the new guidelines.
- (3) Changes to these rules do not constitute a substantial change in circumstances for purposes of modifying a support order.
- (4) Calculate support for a Child Attending School who is age 18, living with a parent, and attending high school in the same manner as support for a minor child.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 25.270 - 25.290 & 180.345
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 25.270 - 25.290
History
DOJ 3-2013, f. 5-15-13, cert. ef. 7-1-13
DOJ 18-2010, f. 12-20-10, cert. ef. 1-4-11
DOJ 15-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-1-10 thru 3-22-11
DOJ 11-2010, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-10
DOJ 5-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-12-10 thru 8-10-10
DOJ 16-2009, f. 12-1-09, cert. ef. 1-4-10