Parenting Time Modifications in Eugene, Oregon

Parenting time schedules are easier to modify than custody. To modify child custody in Oregon the moving party has to first prove that there's been a substantial change in circumstances before the judge considers the best interest of the child. In a parenting time modification case in Oregon, the judge only needs to consider the best interest of the child.

Rarely can all future parenting time issues be anticipated and contemplated in an original divorce judgment. The parenting time schedules often need to be modified as the child gets older or as the parents' life situations change.

Modifying Child Support at the Same Time

Keep in mind that if your parenting days with your child increase or decrease, child support could be effected.

Moving out of County: Medium-Distance & Long Distance Parenting Plans

If your job our your new spouse's job takes you out of Lane County, your parenting plan will need to be modified. There are lots of options in dealing with these changes. If you are still in the state of Oregon, perhaps you and the other parent can meet halfway to exchange the child. Or perhaps each party will pick up the child from the other. Or maybe the parent that chooses to move does all the driving. If a parent is moving out of state, having a longer block in the summer is important. Also, you may want to have parenting time any time you are back in the state of Oregon upon giving the other parent fourteen days written notice.

Take a look at some sample parenting plans online before consulting with an experienced Oregon parenting time lawyer. Some good examples of parenting plans in Oregon can be found here:

• Benton County, Oregon Standard Parenting Plan
• Deschutes County, Oregon Standard Parenting Plan

Click here to learn practice suggestions in Maintaining a Relationship with a Child After a Parent Moves.

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