PARENTING PLAN
STATE OF OREGON — CIRCUIT COURT
County of [________________________________]
In the Matter of:
[________________________________], Petitioner,
and
[________________________________], Respondent.
Case No.: [________________________________]
PARENTING PLAN PURSUANT TO ORS 107.102
This parenting plan is filed pursuant to ORS 107.102, which requires that a parenting plan be developed and filed with the court in any proceeding to establish or modify a judgment providing for parenting time with a child. When approved by the court and incorporated into the final order, this plan is determinative of parenting time rights.
Type of Plan:
- ☐ General Parenting Plan — Provides a general outline of parental responsibilities and parenting time. Must set forth the minimum amount of parenting time and access the noncustodial parent is entitled to have (ORS 107.102(1)(a)).
- ☐ Detailed Parenting Plan — Includes specific provisions for schedules, decision-making, dispute resolution, and other matters (ORS 107.102(1)(b)).
Context of Filing:
- ☐ Initial filing with Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
- ☐ Initial filing with Petition for Custody / Filiation proceeding (ORS 109.103)
- ☐ Modification of existing parenting plan (ORS 107.135)
- ☐ Stipulated modification by agreement of both parents (ORS 107.174)
PART 1: IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES AND CHILDREN
A. Parents
Parent A (☐ Petitioner / ☐ Respondent):
- Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
- Current Address: [________________________________]
- County: [________________________________]
- Telephone: [________________________________]
- Email: [________________________________]
Parent B (☐ Petitioner / ☐ Respondent):
- Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
- Current Address: [________________________________]
- County: [________________________________]
- Telephone: [________________________________]
- Email: [________________________________]
B. Children Subject to This Plan
| Child's Full Legal Name | Date of Birth | Age | Current School/Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| [________________________________] | [__/__/____] | [____] | [________________________________] |
| [________________________________] | [__/__/____] | [____] | [________________________________] |
| [________________________________] | [__/__/____] | [____] | [________________________________] |
C. Other Persons Residing in Each Household
Parent A's Household:
| Name | Relationship to Child(ren) | Age |
|---|---|---|
| [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [____] |
Parent B's Household:
| Name | Relationship to Child(ren) | Age |
|---|---|---|
| [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [____] |
PART 2: CUSTODY DESIGNATION
A. Legal Custody
☐ Sole Custody to Parent A — Parent A shall have sole custody of the child(ren) and exclusive authority for all major decisions pursuant to ORS 107.105(1)(a).
☐ Sole Custody to Parent B — Parent B shall have sole custody of the child(ren) and exclusive authority for all major decisions pursuant to ORS 107.105(1)(a).
☐ Joint Custody — Both parents shall share joint custody pursuant to ORS 107.169. IMPORTANT: Under ORS 107.169(3), the court shall not order joint custody unless both parents agree to the terms and conditions of the order. Both parents hereby agree to joint custody and the specific terms set forth in this plan.
Joint Custody Specifics (if applicable):
- Primary residence of child(ren) for school enrollment purposes: ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B
- Under ORS 107.169(1), joint custody includes shared rights and responsibilities for major decisions concerning the child's residence, education, health care, and religious training.
- Under ORS 107.169(2), the order may designate one parent to have sole power to make decisions about specific matters while both parents retain equal rights for other decisions.
B. Basis for Custody Determination — ORS 107.137 Best Interest Factors
This plan reflects consideration of all relevant factors under ORS 107.137(1):
(a) The emotional ties between the child and other family members;
(b) The interest of the parties in and attitude toward the child;
(c) The desirability of continuing an existing relationship;
(d) Abuse of one parent by the other (ORS 107.137(2) — rebuttable presumption);
(e) The preference for the primary caregiver of the child, if the caregiver is deemed fit by the court;
(f) The willingness and ability of each parent to facilitate and encourage a close and continuing relationship between the other parent and the child.
Primary Caregiver Identification (ORS 107.137(1)(e)): [________________________________]
Domestic Violence Disclosure:
- ☐ No history of abuse as defined in ORS 107.705
- ☐ History of abuse exists — Under ORS 107.137(2), there is a rebuttable presumption that it is not in the best interests of the child to award sole or joint custody to the parent who committed the abuse. This presumption has been addressed as follows: [________________________________]
- ☐ A Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) restraining order under ORS 107.700–107.735 is currently ☐ in effect / ☐ was previously in effect / ☐ has been dismissed
PART 3: PARENTING TIME SCHEDULE
A. Residential Schedule During the School Year
Select one schedule or specify a custom arrangement:
☐ Schedule A — Week On/Week Off (Approximately Equal Time)
- Parent A: 7 consecutive days beginning Monday at [____] a.m./p.m.
- Parent B: The following 7 consecutive days on the same schedule
- Alternating weekly throughout the school year
☐ Schedule B — 5-2-2-5 Rotation
- Parent A: Every Monday and Tuesday overnight
- Parent B: Every Wednesday and Thursday overnight
- Friday through Sunday: Alternating weekends (Parent A on Week 1, Parent B on Week 2)
☐ Schedule C — Every Other Weekend Plus Midweek
- Primary residential parent: [________________________________]
- Nonresidential parent parenting time:
- Alternating weekends: Friday at [____] to Sunday at [____]
- Midweek: [________________________________] from [____] to [____]
☐ Schedule D — Custom Schedule
| Day | Parent A | Parent B |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| Tuesday | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| Wednesday | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| Thursday | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| Friday | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| Saturday | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| Sunday | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
B. Summer Vacation Schedule
- Summer schedule begins: [________________________________] (e.g., last day of school)
- Summer schedule ends: [________________________________] (e.g., one week before school starts)
☐ Same as school-year schedule
☐ Modified as follows:
Parent A summer parenting time: [________________________________]
Parent B summer parenting time: [________________________________]
Each parent shall have [____] weeks of uninterrupted vacation time during summer, with at least [____] days' written notice to the other parent.
C. Holiday Schedule
Holidays supersede the regular residential schedule. The child(ren) shall be with the designated parent from [____] a.m./p.m. to [____] a.m./p.m. unless otherwise specified.
| Holiday | Even Years | Odd Years |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day (Jan 1) | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B |
| Presidents' Day | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B |
| Spring Break | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B |
| Memorial Day Weekend | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B |
| Independence Day (Jul 4) | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B |
| Labor Day Weekend | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B |
| Halloween (Oct 31) | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B |
| Thanksgiving Break | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B |
| Winter Break — First Half | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B |
| Winter Break — Second Half | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B |
| Mother's Day | Mother each year | Mother each year |
| Father's Day | Father each year | Father each year |
| Child's Birthday | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B |
| Parent A's Birthday | Parent A each year | Parent A each year |
| Parent B's Birthday | Parent B each year | Parent B each year |
| Other: [________________] | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B | ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B |
D. Exchanges and Transportation
Exchange location: [________________________________]
(Common locations: parent's residence, child's school, public location such as [________________________________])
Transportation arrangements:
- ☐ The receiving parent is responsible for pick-up
- ☐ The delivering parent is responsible for drop-off
- ☐ Parents share transportation equally
- ☐ Other: [________________________________]
Late pickup/dropoff protocol: If a parent will be more than [____] minutes late, that parent shall notify the other parent by [________________________________]. If more than [____] minutes late without notice, the waiting parent may leave with the child(ren).
E. Right of First Refusal
☐ Not applicable.
☐ If either parent is unable to personally care for the child(ren) for a period exceeding [____] consecutive hours during that parent's parenting time, that parent shall first offer the other parent the opportunity to care for the child(ren) before using a third-party caregiver.
F. Supervised Parenting Time (If Applicable)
☐ Not applicable.
☐ Parenting time for [________________________________] shall be supervised as follows:
- Supervisor: [________________________________]
- Location: [________________________________]
- Frequency and duration: [________________________________]
- Cost responsibility: [________________________________]
- Review date for supervision requirement: [__/__/____]
PART 4: DECISION-MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Major Decisions
Under Oregon law, "custody" includes the right to make major decisions about the child. If sole custody is awarded, the custodial parent makes all major decisions. If joint custody is in effect under ORS 107.169, the parents share decision-making unless specific areas are allocated.
| Decision Area | ☐ Joint | ☐ Parent A | ☐ Parent B | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School enrollment and changes | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | [________________________________] |
| Special education / IEP | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | [________________________________] |
| Non-emergency medical care | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | [________________________________] |
| Mental health treatment | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | [________________________________] |
| Dental and orthodontic care | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | [________________________________] |
| Religious upbringing | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | [________________________________] |
| Extracurricular activities | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | [________________________________] |
| Out-of-state travel | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | [________________________________] |
| International travel | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | [________________________________] |
B. Day-to-Day Decisions
Each parent shall make routine decisions regarding the child's daily care, activities, discipline, and schedule during that parent's parenting time. Routine decisions include meals, bedtimes, homework, play activities, and ordinary medical care.
C. Emergency Decisions
The parent exercising parenting time may make emergency medical and safety decisions. That parent shall notify the other parent as soon as reasonably possible, and in no event later than 24 hours after the emergency.
D. Dispute Resolution for Major Decisions
If the parents cannot agree on a major decision:
- Direct discussion — Parents shall attempt to resolve the disagreement through direct, respectful communication.
- Mediation — If direct discussion fails, parents shall submit the disagreement to mediation (see Part 7).
- Court determination — If mediation fails, either parent may file a motion with the Circuit Court for a ruling.
PART 5: COMMUNICATION
A. Parent-to-Parent Communication
Parents shall communicate about the child(ren) through:
- ☐ Direct communication (phone, text, email)
- ☐ Co-parenting application (e.g., OurFamilyWizard, TalkingParents, AppClose)
- ☐ Written communication only (appropriate where domestic violence history exists)
Response expectation: Non-emergency communications shall receive a response within [____] hours. Emergency communications shall receive an immediate response.
B. Parent-Child Communication During Other Parent's Time
The child(ren) shall have reasonable telephone and/or video contact with the other parent during each parent's parenting time. Reasonable contact means:
- ☐ Daily at approximately [____] a.m./p.m. for up to [____] minutes
- ☐ As mutually agreed
- ☐ Other: [________________________________]
Neither parent shall monitor, record, or interfere with the child's communication with the other parent except as necessary for age-appropriate supervision.
C. Information Sharing
Both parents shall have full access to the child(ren)'s school, medical, dental, and mental health records pursuant to ORS 107.154. Both parents shall be listed as emergency contacts and authorized to receive information from:
- Schools and educational institutions
- Physicians, dentists, and mental health providers
- Extracurricular activity organizers
The parent with knowledge of the following shall promptly notify the other parent:
- Illness or injury requiring medical treatment
- School disciplinary actions
- Changes in the child's emotional or behavioral well-being
- Legal matters involving the child
- Schedule conflicts or needed changes
D. Non-Disparagement
Neither parent shall make disparaging remarks about the other parent, the other parent's family, or the other parent's household in the presence or hearing of the child(ren). Neither parent shall discuss court proceedings, financial disputes, or adult relationship issues with the child(ren).
PART 6: RELOCATION — ORS 107.159
A. 60-Mile Notice Requirement
Pursuant to ORS 107.159, neither parent may move to a residence more than 60 miles further distant from the other parent without:
- Giving the other parent reasonable notice of the change of residence (minimum 60 days advance written notice); AND
- Providing a copy of the notice to the court.
B. Notice Contents
The Notice of Intent to Change Residence shall include:
- The proposed new address
- The date of the proposed move
- The reason for the move
- A proposed revised parenting time schedule
- The impact on the child(ren)'s school and activities
C. Exception
A parent is not required to give notice of a change of residence if the court, upon ex parte or other motion and for good cause, enters an order suspending the notice requirement (e.g., due to domestic violence safety concerns).
D. Objection Process
If the non-relocating parent objects to the proposed relocation, the non-relocating parent shall file a motion to prevent relocation or modify custody/parenting time with the Circuit Court within [____] days of receiving notice. Until the court rules, the existing parenting plan remains in effect.
PART 7: DISPUTE RESOLUTION
A. Mediation
Before filing any motion with the court regarding custody or parenting time (except in emergencies), the parents shall participate in mediation. Under ORS 107.755, the court may order mediation in any custody or parenting time dispute.
Mediation provider: [________________________________] (or as agreed upon by the parties)
Cost allocation: ☐ Shared equally ☐ Proportional to income ☐ Other: [________________________________]
Exception: Mediation is not required and may be waived where domestic violence or abuse is present, or where a FAPA restraining order under ORS 107.700 to 107.735 is in effect or was recently in effect. Under ORS 107.179(4), if a party objects to mediation on the grounds that participation would subject the party to severe emotional distress, the court shall hold a hearing on the motion and may waive mediation.
B. Conciliation Services
Either parent may petition for conciliation services through the [________________________________] County Circuit Court pursuant to ORS 107.510 to 107.610.
C. Custody Evaluation
Either parent may request a custody evaluation pursuant to ORS 107.425. The court may order investigation of the parties, interviews, and psychological or mental health evaluations. The court shall direct one or more parties to pay for the evaluation.
D. Parenting Coordinator (If Appointed)
☐ Not applicable.
☐ A parenting coordinator has been appointed: [________________________________]
- Authority: [________________________________]
- Duration: [________________________________]
- Cost: [________________________________]
PART 8: ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
A. Child's Preferences
Under ORS 107.137(1)(a)–(c), the court considers the child's emotional ties, existing relationships, and developmental needs. As the child(ren) mature, the parents agree to give appropriate weight to the child(ren)'s reasonable preferences regarding parenting time, recognizing that the child(ren) should not be placed in the position of choosing between parents.
B. Substance Use
Neither parent shall consume alcohol to the point of impairment or use illegal substances while exercising parenting time or within [____] hours prior to the start of parenting time.
C. Firearms Safety
All firearms in either parent's residence shall be stored unloaded in a locked container with ammunition stored separately, inaccessible to the child(ren), in compliance with applicable Oregon law.
D. Introduction of New Partners
If either parent begins a new significant relationship, the parent shall use reasonable judgment in introducing the new partner to the child(ren) and shall not allow the new partner to assume a disciplinary role without the other parent's knowledge.
E. Overnight Guests
☐ No restrictions.
☐ Neither parent shall have a romantic partner spend the night when the child(ren) are present until: [________________________________]
☐ Other: [________________________________]
F. Consistency Across Households
Parents shall make reasonable efforts to maintain consistent rules regarding homework, screen time, and bedtimes across both households to support the child(ren)'s stability.
G. Health Insurance
[________________________________] shall maintain health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for the child(ren).
Unreimbursed medical, dental, and mental health expenses shall be divided:
- ☐ Equally (50/50)
- ☐ Proportionally to income
- ☐ Other: [________________________________]
H. Tax Dependency Exemptions
☐ Parent A shall claim the child(ren) as dependents each year.
☐ Parent B shall claim the child(ren) as dependents each year.
☐ Parents shall alternate claiming the child(ren) as dependents (Parent A in even years, Parent B in odd years).
☐ Other: [________________________________]
PART 9: MODIFICATION AND REVIEW
A. Annual Review
Parents agree to review this parenting plan annually on or about [________________________________] and discuss any needed adjustments based on the child(ren)'s changing needs.
B. Modification Standard
This parenting plan may be modified only by:
1. Written stipulation of both parents filed with the court under ORS 107.174 (the stipulation must be under penalty of perjury or under oath); OR
2. Court order upon motion by either parent showing a substantial change of circumstances under ORS 107.135.
C. Informal Temporary Changes
Parents may agree to temporary, informal changes to the schedule (e.g., swapping weekends) by mutual written consent (email or text is sufficient). Informal changes do not modify the court order and either parent may revert to the schedule in this plan at any time.
PART 10: EXECUTION
We, the undersigned parents, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Oregon that the foregoing parenting plan is true and correct and that we agree to its terms.
PARENT A:
Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
PARENT B:
Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
ATTORNEY FOR PARENT A (if any):
Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Oregon Bar No.: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
ATTORNEY FOR PARENT B (if any):
Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Oregon Bar No.: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
ORDER OF THE COURT
The Court has reviewed this Parenting Plan pursuant to ORS 107.102 and finds that it is in the best interests and welfare of the child(ren) as required by ORS 107.137.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Parenting Plan is APPROVED and incorporated into the:
- ☐ General Judgment of Dissolution
- ☐ Judgment of Custody
- ☐ Supplemental Judgment modifying prior parenting plan
- ☐ Other: [________________________________]
This Parenting Plan is determinative of parenting time rights pursuant to ORS 107.102.
Date: [__/__/____]
_________________________________
Circuit Court Judge
[________________________________] County Circuit Court
State of Oregon
SOURCES AND REFERENCES
- ORS 107.102 — Parenting plan; content
- ORS 107.105 — Provisions of judgment of dissolution
- ORS 107.106 — Provisions of order providing for custody, parenting time
- ORS 107.137 — Best interest factors for custody of child
- ORS 107.154 — Access to records of child
- ORS 107.159 — Notice of change of residence
- ORS 107.169 — Joint custody; modification
- ORS 107.174 — Modification of parenting time by stipulation
- ORS 107.425 — Custody evaluations and investigation
- ORS 107.510–107.610 — Conciliation services
- ORS 107.700–107.735 — Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA)
- ORS 107.755 — Court-ordered mediation
- Oregon Judicial Department — Parenting Plans
- Oregon Judicial Department — Family Law Forms
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