Bill > SB1107

This bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that equal parenting time is in the best interests of the child in family law proceedings involving child custody and parenting time. The legislation amends several existing Oregon Revised Statutes to create a legal standard that presumes both parents should have equal time with their children after separation or divorce, unless clear and convincing evidence demonstrates that such an arrangement would be harmful to the child. To overcome this presumption, a parent challenging equal parenting time must provide substantial proof that the other parent's lack of ability or potential behaviors would create a significant risk of harm to the child's health or safety. The bill maintains existing protections for children, such as denying parenting time to a parent convicted of rape that resulted in the child's conception, and requires courts to consider the safety of all parties. The law also specifies that a parent's disability can only be considered in parenting time determinations if it directly endangers the child's welfare. The amendments apply to all proceedings to establish or modify parenting time starting from the effective date of the act, signaling a significant shift towards a more balanced approach to child custody arrangements that prioritizes maintaining meaningful relationships with both parents.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB1107