Oregon's Residency Requirements

If the marriage was performed outside of Oregon, either spouse must have been an Oregon resident for 6 months prior to filing the divorce forms.

If the marriage was performed in Oregon, and one spouse is an Oregon resident, there is no residency requirement.

Oregon's Grounds for Divorce

Oregon residents may file for divorce under fault or no-fault grounds.

Oregon's no-fault grounds is:

• irreconcilable differences, causing the irremediable breakdown of the marriage

Oregon's fault grounds include:

• marriage was entered into by fraud, duress, or force
• a minor married without lawful consent
• spouse lacked mental capacity to consent to marriage, including temporary incapacity from drug or alcohol use

Oregon's Child Custody Guidelines

Divorcing parents are allowed to collaborate on a child custody arrangement. If the parents cannot reach a decision, an Oregon court will make a ruling.

Oregon courts consider factors such as:

• any evidence or history of abuse
• bond between each parent and child
• wishes of the child

Oregon's Child Support Guidelines

If the parents cannot agree on the amount of child support and the paying parent, child support will be decided by state-specific calculations and guidelines.

Oregon courts consider factors such as:

• the physical, emotional, and educational needs of the child
• each parent's other financial obligations
• the parent's earning capacity, financial situation and resources

Oregon's Spousal Support Guidelines

Spousal support can be paid according to the 3 types of spousal support in Oregon. The spouses may determine the spousal support type, or the courts may award spousal support.

Oregon courts consider factors such as:

• transitional support, which assists one spouse to gain education, training, and skills to be self sufficient
• compensatory support, which compensates the spouse who significantly contributed to the other spouse's education, career, and finances
• standard support, which support one spouse continuously

Oregon's Property Division Guidelines

Oregon has adopted equitable distribution guidelines, which means all property (including gifts and inheritances) will be divided as fairly and equally as possible. Spouses may collaborate on the property distribution, but if they are unable to agree the courts will make a ruling.

Oregon courts consider factors such as:

• each spouse's contribution to the property, including acquisition and upkeep
• any alimony arrangements
• the property's worth, taxes, and liens

Oregon's Venue Guidelines

A petitioner may file the divorce forms in their Oregon county of residence.