Oregon Code § 25.502·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Policy.
It is the public policy of this
state that dependent children shall be maintained, as much as possible, from
the resources of both of the parents, thereby relieving or avoiding, at least
in part, the burden often borne by single parents or by the general citizenry
through public assistance programs. The existing remedies pertaining to family
desertion and nonsupport of dependent children are to be augmented by the
additional remedies provided in ORS 25.501 to 25.556 which are directed to the
real and personal property resources of the responsible parents. These
additional remedies are not in lieu of existing law. ORS 25.501 to 25.556 shall
be liberally construed and administered to implement the policy stated in this
section. [Formerly 416.405]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 25.502
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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