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All parties have returned to Australia. The children have recently turned 17. Yes, I have contacted support enforcement as decribed: Sent the DA a letter with copies of my date stamp in passport, legal residency in Australia, Australian driving licence, copy of my lease for my house, electric bills. Have filled up and sent the correct notarised forms for termination, modification ( he does not want support). My son lives with me full time and I am financially responsible for him. That is the change of custody. My daughter lives with me half the time. The payee ( other parent has contacted the support enforcement with signed documents as stated. Thanks
Ok, so you both sent in documents proving that all parties have subsequently relocated to another country. Did your ex specifically request that Oregon Dept. of Child Support Services cease all enforcement and close out the case? Sounds like you need to place a call and speak to someone on the phone, even though it can be difficult to reach your actual caseworker or someone who can accomplish something by telephone. You don't want a modification based on change in custody. That probably confused the person who received your paperwork.

If you get ahold of someone, be *nice* and don't get frustrated. CSE workers eat crap all day long. If you lose your cool, they'll be less inclined to help you.

Also, it may behoove both of you to speak to a lawyer in the county that issued the support order. I know you said you couldn't afford it, but it might not be very costly, especially if you and your ex agree on this. It should simply be a matter of filing a motion and a single court appearance to close the case based on the fact that all parties consent to the motion and have changed their country of residence.