Emergency Family-Law Resources in Oregon

Temporary orders involving children

Oregon does not promise same-day rulings on any private interim filing. Emergency hearings are limited. Use the Circuit Court interim procedure and forms, and confirm the receiving court's local intake and deadlines.

A parent can request interim custody / parenting time through the Circuit Court procedure. For an immediate threat, a Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) restraining order petition is a separate, faster route.

Protective orders (FAPA, ORS 107.700-107.735)

Oregon's primary domestic-violence protective order is the Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) restraining order. The ex parte hearing is held the day the petition is filed or the following judicial day; the order is effective for two years (renewable for two more). A respondent may request a hearing within 30 days after service. There is no fee. Obey every term; only the court can change it.

Oregon child protective (DHS Child Welfare)

Reports of suspected abuse or neglect go to the Oregon DHS Child Welfare at 1-855-503-SAFE (7233) (24/7) or 911 for immediate. Oregon imposes a duty to report (ORS 419B.010). An unsubstantiated report does not prove it was knowingly false and does not by itself end custody or parenting time.