Oregon Child Support Calculator

Oregon uses the income shares model. Oregon uses the Income Shares Model under ORS § 25.275 and OAR 137-050-0700 through 137-050-0765. The model calculates support based on both parents' combined income and the number of children. The child is entitled to benefit from the income of both parents to the same extent as if the family unit remained intact. Each parent's share is proportional to their percentage of combined income. The guidelines consider health insurance, childcare costs, extraordinary medical expenses, and parenting time credits.

Gross income from all sources is typically used, including wages, salary, bonuses, commissions, self-employment income, rental income, investment income, Social Security benefits, unemployment benefits, and disability benefits. Courts may also impute income if a parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed.

Child support in Oregon generally continues until the child turns 18, or through high school graduation if the child is still in school. Some orders extend to age 19 or 21 depending on the state and circumstances (college support, special needs).

Yes, child support orders in Oregon can be modified when there is a substantial change in circumstances. Common reasons include significant income changes (job loss, promotion), changes in custody arrangement, changes in the child's needs, or changes in healthcare costs.

Oregon has enforcement mechanisms including wage garnishment, tax refund interception, license suspension (driver's and professional), bank account levies, contempt of court charges, and reporting to credit bureaus. Failure to pay can result in fines and jail time.