ORS 107.145
Legislative findings regarding deployed parent

  • vacation or modification of judgment for deployed parent
  • temporary order
  • service
  • absence of child from state

(1)

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(a)

Establishing a fair, efficient and expeditious process to resolve child custody and visitation issues when a parent is deployed with the Armed Forces of the United States, National Guard or other reserve component is in the best interests of the child of such a deployed parent; and

(b)

Courts should, to the extent feasible within existing resources and court practices, prioritize the scheduling for hearing of family law matters involving a deployed parent or a parent whose deployment is imminent, avoid unnecessary delays or continuances and ensure that deployed parents are not denied access to their children because of their deployment.

(2)

As used in this section and ORS 107.146 (Expedited hearing upon motion by deployed parent):

(a)

“Deployed parent” means a parent of a minor child whose parental rights have not been terminated who is deployed with the Armed Forces of the United States, National Guard or other reserve component.

(b)

“Deployment” or “deployed”:

(A)

Means military service in compliance with written orders received by an active duty or reserve member of the Armed Forces of the United States, National Guard or other reserve component to report for combat operations, contingency operations, peacekeeping operations, temporary duty, a remote tour of duty or other active military service;

(B)

Includes the period of time from which the deployed parent receives and is subject to written orders to deploy to the actual date of deployment; and

(C)

Includes any period of time in which the deployed parent is awaiting travel to or from a deployment destination or remains deployed because of sickness, wounds, leave or other lawful cause.

(3)

Notwithstanding ORS 107.135 (Vacation or modification of judgment) and except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, a court may not set aside, alter or modify any portion of a judgment of annulment, separation or dissolution of marriage that provides for the custody, parenting time, visitation, support and welfare of a minor child of a deployed parent until 90 days after the completion of the deployed parent’s deployment unless a motion to set aside, alter or modify was filed with, heard by and decided by the court before the commencement of the deployed parent’s deployment.

(4)

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(a)

Notwithstanding ORS 107.138 (Temporary status quo order regarding child custody) and 107.139 (Post-judgment ex parte temporary custody or parenting time order), a court may enter a temporary order modifying the terms of a preexisting judgment of annulment, separation or dissolution of marriage that provides for the custody, parenting time, visitation, support and welfare of a minor child of a deployed parent to reasonably accommodate the circumstances of the deployed parent’s deployment in the best interests of the child, upon motion filed by either party and after service of notice on the other party in the manner provided by ORCP 7, and after notice to the Administrator of the Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice or the branch office providing support services when required by subsection (6) of this section. The nondeployed parent bears the burden of proof that the provisions of a temporary order made under this subsection are not in the best interests of the child.

(b)

A temporary order entered under this subsection must include the following provisions:

(A)

Parenting time for the deployed parent during periods of approved leave in the best interests of the child;

(B)

Parenting time for the deployed parent during periods of deployment in the best interests of the child including but not limited to contact by telephone, electronic mail and other electronic means such as video and visual imaging;

(C)

Modification of the child support provisions of the preexisting judgment to reflect the changed circumstances of the parents and the child during the period of deployment;

(D)

A requirement that the nondeployed parent provide the court and the deployed parent with written notice 30 days prior to a change of address or telephone number during the period of deployment;

(E)

That the temporary order entered under this subsection terminates by operation of law upon completion of deployment and that the provisions of the preexisting judgment that have been modified by the temporary order are automatically reinstated unless a request is made and granted under subsection (7) of this section;

(F)

That all other provisions of the preexisting judgment not modified by the temporary order remain in effect; and

(G)

That deployment is considered completed for purposes of reinstating the provisions of the preexisting judgment that have been modified by the temporary order 10 days after the date on which the deployed parent serves the nondeployed parent and provides to the court and to the Administrator of the Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice or the branch office providing support services to the county in which the motion is filed copies of written orders or other official notification that the deployed parent is no longer deployed.

(5)

A temporary order entered under subsection (4) of this section may include a provision allowing or requiring reasonable visitation between the child of a deployed parent and a stepparent, grandparent or other family member related to the child with whom the child has an ongoing relationship as defined in ORS 109.119 (Rights of person who establishes emotional ties creating child-parent relationship or ongoing personal relationship). In determining the best interests of the child, the court shall consider the factors set forth in ORS 109.119 (Rights of person who establishes emotional ties creating child-parent relationship or ongoing personal relationship) (4) and whether awarding visitation will facilitate the child’s contact with the deployed parent. For purposes of this subsection, a legal parent is presumed to act in the best interests of the child. In making an order under this subsection, the court shall apply a preponderance of the evidence standard.

(6)

A true copy of a motion under subsection (4) of this section shall be served by the moving party by mail or personal delivery on the Administrator of the Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice or on the branch office providing support services to the county in which the motion is filed.

(7)

Prior to reinstatement of the provisions of a preexisting judgment, a parent may request ex parte a temporary order alleging that the child will be irreparably harmed or placed in immediate danger if the provisions of the preexisting judgment are automatically reinstated upon completion of deployment.

(8)

When a court has entered a temporary order under subsection (4) of this section, the absence of a child from this state during a deployed parent’s deployment is considered a temporary absence for purposes of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act and this state shall retain exclusive continuing jurisdiction in accordance with ORS 109.701 (Short title) to 109.834 (Severability clause).

(9)

The court may award attorney fees and costs reasonably incurred in a proceeding under this section if the court finds that a party caused unreasonable delays, failed to provide information as required by this section or acted to unreasonably interfere with or frustrate contact between a deployed parent and a minor child. [2011 c.64 §2; 2017 c.534 §1]
Note: 107.145 (Legislative findings regarding deployed parent) and 107.146 (Expedited hearing upon motion by deployed parent) were added to and made a part of 107.094 (Forms for restraining order and request for hearing) to 107.449 (Transfer of proceeding under ORS 107.135 to auxiliary court) by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 107.145 — Legislative findings regarding deployed parent; vacation or modification of judgment for deployed parent; temporary order; service; absence of child from state, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors107.­html.

107.005
Annulment of void marriage
107.015
Grounds for annulment or dissolution of marriage
107.025
Irreconcilable differences as grounds for dissolution or separation
107.036
Doctrines of fault and in pari delicto abolished
107.046
Appearance by public official
107.055
Appearance by respondent
107.075
Residence requirements
107.085
Petition
107.086
Where to file petition
107.087
When petition to be served on Division of Child Support
107.088
Clerk of court to furnish certain information when petition is filed
107.089
Documents parties must furnish to each other
107.092
Notice that spouse may continue health insurance coverage
107.093
Restraining order
107.094
Forms for restraining order and request for hearing
107.095
Provisions court may make after commencement of suit and before judgment
107.097
Ex parte temporary custody or parenting time orders
107.101
Policy regarding parenting
107.102
Parenting plan
107.103
Alternative dispute resolution conference procedure
107.104
Policy regarding settlement
107.105
Provisions of judgment
107.106
Provisions of order or judgment providing for custody, parenting time, visitation or support of child
107.108
Support or maintenance for child attending school
107.111
When parents equally responsible for funeral expenses of child
107.115
Effect of judgment
107.118
Definitions for ORS 107.118 to 107.131
107.121
Revocation of designation of beneficiary upon entry of judgment
107.124
Effect of revocation
107.127
Notice of revocation
107.131
Conveyance or release of contingent or expectant interests
107.133
Remedy following conviction for attempted murder or conspiracy to commit murder
107.135
Vacation or modification of judgment
107.136
Reinstatement of terminated spousal support
107.137
Factors considered in determining custody of child
107.138
Temporary status quo order regarding child custody
107.139
Post-judgment ex parte temporary custody or parenting time order
107.145
Legislative findings regarding deployed parent
107.146
Expedited hearing upon motion by deployed parent
107.149
Policy regarding parents and their children
107.154
Authority of parent when other parent granted sole custody of child
107.159
Notice of change of residence
107.164
Parents’ duty to provide information to each other
107.169
Joint custody of child
107.174
Modification of order for parenting time
107.179
Request for joint custody of children
107.400
Amendment of pleadings in dissolution, annulment or separation proceedings to change relief sought
107.405
Powers of court in dissolution, annulment or separation proceedings
107.406
Legislative findings
107.407
Petition to set aside spousal support provisions of judgment
107.408
Duty to provide income tax information
107.412
Procedure applicable to ORS 107.407
107.415
Notice of change of status of child
107.425
Investigation of parties in domestic relations suit involving children
107.431
Modification of portion of judgment regarding parenting time or child support
107.434
Expedited parenting time enforcement procedure
107.437
Order of assistance to obtain custody of child held in violation of custody order
107.445
Attorney fees in certain domestic relations proceedings
107.449
Transfer of proceeding under ORS 107.135 to auxiliary court
107.452
Reopening case if assets discovered after entry of judgment
107.455
Effect of separation statutes or judgments on subsequent dissolution proceedings
107.465
Conversion of judgment of separation into judgment of dissolution
107.475
Court to determine duration of separation
107.485
Conditions for summary dissolution procedure
107.490
Commencement of proceeding
107.500
Forms
107.510
Definitions for ORS 107.510 to 107.610
107.520
Establishment of conciliation jurisdiction
107.530
Source of conciliation services
107.540
Conciliation jurisdiction by court
107.550
Petition for conciliation jurisdiction
107.560
Effect of petition
107.570
Notice
107.580
Restriction of services
107.590
Court orders
107.600
Privacy of proceedings
107.610
Qualifications of conciliation counselors
107.615
Fees to support services
107.700
Short title
107.705
Definitions for ORS 107.700 to 107.735
107.707
Application of Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
107.710
Petition to circuit court for relief
107.716
Hearing
107.717
Appearance by telephone or two-way electronic communication device
107.718
Restraining order
107.719
Removal of personal effects
107.720
Enforcement of restraining orders
107.721
Petitioner’s change of residence
107.722
Effect of dissolution, annulment or separation judgment or modification order on abuse prevention order
107.723
Service of restraining order
107.725
Renewal of order entered under ORS 107.716 or 107.718
107.726
Standing to petition for relief of person under 18 years of age
107.728
Where to file petition
107.730
Modification of order entered under ORS 107.700 to 107.735
107.732
Recovering custody of child
107.735
Duties of State Court Administrator
107.755
Court-ordered mediation
107.765
When referral to mediation permitted
107.775
Methods of providing mediation services
107.785
Privacy of proceedings
107.795
Availability of other remedies
107.810
Policy
107.820
Support order as insurable interest
107.825
Court-ordered beneficiary action against third-party beneficiary after death of obligor
107.830
Physical examination may be ordered
107.835
Waiver of personal service in subsequent contempt proceeding
107.837
Attorney fees
107.840
Confidentiality of Social Security numbers
107.843
Supplemental judgments
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