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Custody

Laws current as of December 1, 2025

What is parenting time?

Parenting time means the time when each parent has the children and is responsible for taking care of them. Some people call a non-custodial parent’s time with the children “visitation,” but Oregon courts do not use that word for parents.1

Even if you have sole custody in terms of decision-making, the other parent will usually still get parenting time. However, a judge can deny it if it would endanger your children’s health or safety.1 For more information on whether an abuser can have parenting time, see Who can get custody or parenting time (visitation).

The parenting time schedule is written down in a parenting plan.2

1 Or. Rev. Stat. § 107.105(1)(b)
2 See Or. Rev. Stat. § 107.102

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