Divorce & Children
Start divorce process now

Child Custody

There is no specific definition for "physical" or "legal" custody in Oregon. If the parents share custody, it automatically means that they have joint legal custody and have equal rights to make all the critical decisions regarding the child. It doesn't matter whether the child lives with each parent for some specified period of time or exclusively with only one of them.

Oregon courts welcome joint custody, but it may only be awarded if both spouses want it. If there is any dispute, the court will decide custody at its own discretion, weighing such factors as the child's relationship with both parents and other family members, the interest of the parents and their involvement in the child's life before the divorce, the ability of each parent to facilitate and encourage the close relationship between the child and the other parent, any history of abuse in the family, and other facts the court may consider significant.

Here’s how our process works.
Looks complicated?
Get your hassle-free divorce
Qualify for divorce1
Provide your case details2
Get your papers3
File for divorce4
Customer Testimonials
Lori F.
Marion
Everything was so easy. I had a question and got my answer within the hour.
Review stars
Shannon H.
Jackson
This process of getting divorced made me nervous but Online divorce made it easy to understand and easy to do.
Review stars
jennifer e.
Yamhill
I was so nervous to be filing and filing paperwork on my own. Knowing I had support and the ease of filing was a blessing. Thank you
Review stars
Nicholas Z.
Washington
The idea was daunting, but most the questions made it not that hard. Ran into some info that was not covered in questions but needed to be added. Support stepped in to help with that.
Review stars
Crystal S.
Douglas
This service definitely helped alleviate the stress and confusion that has plagued me through the whole process.
Review stars
Casey M.
Clackamas
This was a very easy to follow process and application. Questions were straight forward and uncomplicated. We sat down and in 20 minutes we were done. I thought this would take hours, but I was pleasantly surprised that it took lest than 1/2 hour. Great product!!!
Review stars
Elizabeth C.
Lincoln
It's easy and fast & customer service support is knowledgeable and professional.
Review stars
Virginia D.
Deschutes
I was able to get my forms filled out and reviewed in less then 48 hours and the process is easy.
Review stars
Mikaela B.
Josephine
This program takes an intimidating and scary task and makes it manageable for everyone!
Review stars