Oregon

Divorce Residency Requirements To Get Divorce In Oregon

As long as the marriage took place in Oregon and one spouse is a resident of the state, there is no residency time limit. However, if the marriage wasn’t performed in the state, at least one spouse must have been a resident of Oregon for at least six months before filing for divorce.

Reasons For Divorce In Oregon

There is a no-fault ground for divorce which is “irreconcilable differences between spouses causing an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage” in Oregon. Other grounds include consent to marry obtained by fraudulent means, under duress or force, or if a minor is married without permission.

If there are child custody issues at hand, there may be fault considerations as grounds for divorce.

Custody Of The Children In Oregon

In the state of Oregon, parents are required to develop and file a parenting plan with the court before the divorce will be granted. This plan outlines parental responsibility, how parenting time will be shared and other issues involving the child or children. Joint legal custody gives both parents the right to be involved in making decisions regarding a child’s development. The court in the State of Oregon will approve decisions made by parents regarding custody, as long as the child’s best interests are kept in mind.

Oregon Child Support Guidelines

Oregon’s standard child support guidelines will apply in almost all cases, unless there are exceptional circumstances present. Both parents' gross incomes are taken into account when calculating the child support obligation. Payments for child support continue until the child reaches age 18, and may extend longer if the child pursues secondary education.

Venue

In Oregon, divorce papers can be filed and tried in the county in which either or both of the parties reside.

Divorce Mediation

If there are any issues regarding custody, parenting time or visitation, the divorce forms can be referred to arbitration. Also, the spouses can decide to submit any or all of the disputed issues to mediation before or after the divorce without an attorney is filed. In doing this, the divorce may proceed to court in an uncontested manner.

Filing Fees

The fees for filing a divorce in Oregon are in addition to the cost of using Divorce.com. These filing fees may vary from county to county. For more information about these costs, we provide an easy way to look up the filing fees for your area. This ensures that you have a clear picture of all expenses specific to your situation before moving forward.