to 109.171.

109.124 to 109.171.

����� (c) As used in this subsection, �expenses of a minor child� includes only expenses incurred for the benefit of a minor child.

����� (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a parent is not responsible for debts contracted by the other parent after the separation of one parent from the other parent, except for debts incurred for maintenance, support and education of the minor child of the parents.

����� (3) For the purposes of subsection (2) of this section, parents are considered separated if they are living in separate residences without intention of reconciliation at the time the debt is incurred. The court may consider the following factors in determining whether the parents are separated, in addition to other relevant factors:

����� (a) Whether the parents subsequently reconciled.

����� (b) The number of separations and reconciliations of the parents.

����� (c) The length of time the parents lived apart.

����� (d) Whether the parents intend to reconcile.

����� (4) An action under this section must be commenced within the period otherwise provided by law. [2005 c.732 �2; 2017 c.651 �15; 2025 c.592 �117]

����� 109.015 Proceedings for child support if child receives public assistance. If public assistance is provided for any dependent child, the administrator may initiate proceedings under ORS chapter 18, 107, 108, 109, 110 or 125 or ORS 25.010 to 25.243, 25.378, 25.402,