Oregon Family Law:
Modification of Child Custody,
Parenting Time, or Child Support

Child custody, support, and parenting time can all be modified. To modify parenting time, a parent needs to show only that the change is in the child's best interests.

To modify support, a parent needs to demonstrate that a "change in circumstances" has occurred, i.e., that one parent's income has gone up or down. Child support is also reviewed automatically every two years if one parent requests a modification.

To modify child custody, a parent must show first that a "change in circumstances" has occurred (one of which addresses the custodial parent's lessened ability to parent) and, then, that the change is in the child's best interests.