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Child Support

Oregon has a child support calculator that determines guideline child support based on a formula that considers several factors.  These factors include, but are not limited to: 

·       Each party’s gross monthly income;

·       Each party’s payment or receipt of spousal support;

·       The parenting schedule;

·       Work-related child care expenses; and

·       The cost of health insurance.

If a parent’s income is derived from something other than a paycheck, such as self-employment income, rental income or investments, correctly determining gross monthly income can be tricky.  Sometimes the court will allow a deviation from guideline child support, which means an amount other than the guideline amount.  Child support may continue until a child reaches the age of 18, or the age of 21 if the child is attending school.  I can help you establish child support and evaluate whether your case requires a look beyond this formula to properly establish child support.

Here is the link to the Oregon Child Support Guidelines Calculator: https://justice.oregon.gov/guidelines/