Start or Respond to a Custody Case

This page provides step-by-step guidance to help you start your Oregon custody case. It also includes links to related articles and court forms.

If your co-parent served you with custody papers, you need to act quickly. If you disagree with the court papers, you often have 30 days or less to take legal action. Learn about options for responding to custody papers here.

If you’re involved in a custody court case, you might want to reach an agreement with your co-parent without going through a lengthy court battle. This guide explains how to settle your case on your own.

If you filed for custody and the other side filed a response, you're involved in a contested court case. This page helps you understand the steps to wrap up your case.

This guide explains how to serve family court papers in Oregon. Serving means officially giving someone a copy of court papers according to court rules.