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Yamhill County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 35 · 2026

Twenty-Fifth Judicial District – Yamhill Circuit 
Court Effective February 1, 2026
APPENDIX 3 
SLR 8.085 (3) 
PARENTING PLANS AND NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTING TIME GUIDE 
1. INTRODUCTION
The Twenty-Fifth Judicial District recognizes that both parents are an important part of their child’s growth 
and development. Therefore, the terms “custodial parent” and “non-custodial parent,” in reference to these 
Local Guidelines, are to be read with the idea and belief that each parent should be afforded the opportunity 
to play an active role in the child’s life and that each child should be assured frequent and consistent contact 
with parents who have shown their ability to act in the child’s best interest. 
The purpose of these guidelines is to provide a reference for parents who have not established another schedule. 
Parents are encouraged to be flexible and to consider their child’s best interests in arranging additional parenting 
time. Pursuant to UTCR 12.015(1)(B), participation in mediation is mandatory in any dispute involving custody 
and/or non-custodial parenting time. 
Parents developing parenting plans for children ages 0 months to 48 months should refer to the Birth to Three 
Parenting Guide for developmentally age specific parenting plan suggestions. 
The
 Birth to Three Parenting Guide can be found at: 
http://courts.oregon.gov/OJD/docs/OSCA/cpsd/courtimprovement/familylaw/Birth%20through%20Three%20G 
uide%2009-2014%20final.pdf 
These guidelines set forth reasonable parenting time for a non-custodial parent or joint custodial parents for cases 
with children ages 49 months (4 years) through age 18. 
These guidelines may be INAPPLICABLE to families experiencing domestic violence, mental health or substance 
abuse issues. The Safety Focused Parenting Plan Guide for Parents is found at: 
http://courts.oregon.gov/OJD/docs/OSCA/cpsd/courtimprovement/familylaw/sfppgentirever04-091003.pdf 
These guidelines do not establish any minimum standard for parenting time and are not intended as 
mandatory provisions, unless specifically ordered by the court. 
2. DEFINITIONS
(a) “Infant and Young Child” refer to children ages 0 months to 48 months.
(b) “Child” includes all minor children referred to in the pleadings between the ages of 4 through the age of 18.
(c
) “Early School Age Child” refers to children who are enrolled in full day kindergarten through age 10;
school age children can handle longer periods of time away from a parent. It is important that the
parenting plan accommodate the children’s school and activity schedule. Some parents alternate weeks 
with the children, while others plan shorter, more frequent time periods.

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