Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon

Re: How To Notify Court of Move

QUESTION:

My ex and I have had joint legal and physical custody of our daughter. But now I'm moving out of state (more than 60 miles away) in Mid September. My daughter will remain here with my ex and live with me during summers and holidays. I'd like to know how to file this change with the court.

ANSWER:

You do not have to file this "change" with the court. Custody is not changing, since you both have custody at the present time. (That's what "joint" custody means.)

QUESTION:

I have given written notice to my ex that I will be moving, but am not sure how to let the court know. Is there a certain form I need to file, or can I simply send them a letter? If so, how should it be worded?

ANSWER:

You simply send to the court a copy of the written notice that you gave to your ex. Accompany the copy with a letter as follows:

"Dear Circuit Court: As required by ORS 107.159, enclosed is a copy of the notice I have given to my ex-spouse regarding my moving to a residence more than 60 miles further distant from where my ex-spouse resides. Thank you, and have a nice day. Signed: YOUR NAME HERE."