{"id":2794,"date":"2022-02-19T17:26:50","date_gmt":"2022-02-19T22:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divorceanswers.com\/?p=2794"},"modified":"2022-07-28T10:12:50","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T15:12:50","slug":"divorce-in-oregon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divorceanswers.com\/divorce-in-oregon\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Complete Guide to Getting a Divorce in Oregon "},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What We Cover In This Article<\/strong><\/p>\n

Divorce Laws<\/a> | Residency Requirements<\/a> | Grounds for Divorce<\/a> | Divorce Attorney<\/a> | Filing for Divorce<\/a> | Online Divorce<\/a> | How Long?<\/a> | Divorce Costs<\/a> | Custody<\/a> | Child Support<\/a> | Alimony<\/a> | Division of Asset<\/a> | Common-Law Marriage<\/a> | Alternatives<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

If you have recently initiated a divorce<\/a> or are thinking about doing so, you are probably overwhelmed with everything that comes along with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Divorce is never easy. It comes with massive financial, emotional, and social changes in your life. The legal process alone can intimidate and confuse you, so you must familiarize yourself with laws and procedures that may be foreign to you and each state does divorce a little differently<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have to deal with lawyers and meetings and piles of paperwork on top of a life change that you\u2019re likely not prepared to go through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nobody feels equipped to navigate this by themself, and they don't have to do so. If you are seeking a divorce in the state of Oregon, you have landed on the right page. We put together this comprehensive guide to prepare you for what lies ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will cover specific details about divorce laws in Oregon, the types available, the requirements and grounds to obtain a divorce in Oregon, information about attorneys, and the filing process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our guide will also discuss online divorce services and the intricacies of the costs and timelines involved in Oregon divorces. If you are unsure whether to proceed, try reading the section on divorce alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever your question about this process, the answer is in our detailed divorce guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Divorce Laws in Oregon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The confusion surrounding disunion results from how specific the laws are. Divorce is never subjective; you must address each situation appropriately according to the related state codes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find Oregon\u2019s specific laws in the Oregon Revised Statutes<\/a>. Title 11 of the ORS contains the statutes on domestic relations, with marriage and domestic partnership<\/a> covered under Chapter 106 and marital dissolution, annulment, and separation<\/a> in Chapter 107. We will refer to these laws while going over pertinent divorce information in Oregon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, it can be challenging to interpret laws as written, so we will use as much detail and plain language as possible to make sure that you understand what you are preparing to experience and how to make this process as simple as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All residents must follow Oregon's laws to the letter, or your divorce proceedings may be delayed or dismissed, causing you to begin again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure this does not happen, familiarize yourself with all associated laws. One must meet residency requirements and filing requirements. Oregon State has different grounds and different types of divorces. The laws relating to each can vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the first questions relating to divorce in any state usually relates to whether that state is a \u201cfault\u201d or \u201cno-fault\u201d divorce state. Quite a few places offer both options. However, Oregon is a no-fault state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A no-fault divorce means that neither party will be held responsible for the circumstances leading to a divorce. Neither you nor your spouse will have to prove wrongdoing on the part of the other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only reason you need to commence a divorce is that the two of you cannot fix your marital problems. Oregon law calls these “irreconcilable differences\u201d that lead to the irredeemable breakdown of your marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though the marital issues are irreconcilable, you and your spouse do not have to be on bad terms. You may be able to come to a mutual understanding and agree on everything before the divorce takes place. This is called an uncontested divorce, and it is one of the two types of divorce in Oregon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other possibility is a contested divorce, which is when you and your spouse do not agree on part or all of the divorce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The type of divorce is a vital element that affects the outcome, including how long it takes and the total costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before diving into the types of marital severance, it is vital to note that Oregon uses the term \u201cmarital dissolution\u201d to mean “divorce”. We will use the two words interchangeably in this guide, but most state resources use \u201cdissolution<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another type of relationship recognized in Oregon is similar to marriage. A Registered Domestic Partnership<\/a> is a legally binding partnership for same-sex couples. Gay marriage is federally legal, so homosexual couples may purchase a marriage license and participate in a traditional marriage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The State of Oregon continues to allow same-sex couples to choose to register a domestic partnership instead. The legal process to dissolve these partnerships is the same as the Dissolution of Marriage process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contested Divorce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When we think of divorce, we usually think of endless contentious battles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this is not always the case, it can be in a contested divorce. “Contested” means opposed or disputed, so a contested divorce is one where the parties disagree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This disagreement could mean that the pair is in for a long battle, with lots of fighting and many details to work out, or it could mean that they are mainly on the same page but need a judge to assist with a small issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either way, a contested divorce is more involved and demanding than an uncontested divorce (which we will review in the next section).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This type may require multiple court hearings, mediation sessions, attorney involvement, or other third parties such as a guardian ad litem, court psychologist, social worker, or other professional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will be higher costs and take longer than an uncontested divorce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are involved in a contested divorce, it is likely because you and your spouse do not agree on at least one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n