In the Matter of Marriage of Tavares

In 1973 the Oregon age of majority was lowered from 21 to 18. Or Laws 1973, ch 827, § 14 (codified at ORS 109.510). As part of the same law, the legislature enacted ORS 107.108, which authorizes an Oregon domestic relations court to provide for the support of children over 18 and under 21 who are attending school. Id., § 12b.

In 1972, California lowered its age of majority from 21 to 18, effective March 4, 1972. 1972 Cal Stat 50, ch 38 (codified at Cal Civ Code § 25.1). However, California enacted no provision for support for children over 18 years. The issue in this case is whether an Oregon…