Oregon Divorce Laws-Frequently Asked Questions

In some cases, if you have links with Oregon and you are temporarily away, then according to Oregon divorce laws you can sue for divorce. However in most of the cases, one spouse must be a resident of Oregon for at least 6 months to claim Oregon divorce.

Yes, it is very true, Oregon has only one no-fault divorce ground which is irreconcilable differences. So, each spouse has a right to file an Oregon divorce without any proof of misconduct.

Dissolution of marriage means the termination of a marriage. According to Oregon divorce laws, dissolution of marriage is another term used for divorce.

No you can't. The intention of the court is to promote reconciliation if possible, for this the court offers family counseling service to the spouses. In case of contested Oregon divorce, the whole divorce process takes around 9 months.

The Oregon divorce laws give you a chance to appeal against the outcome of the divorce trail. But it will cost around $5,000 to $15,000 or more, which is very expensive.

The cost of Oregon divorce is approximately same as that of other states. The court charges $300 for filing and appearance fee. Lawyer fee depends upon his/her skills and experience.

Oregon divorce laws say that if a person wants to represent him/her self, then s/he can, but you must know the court proceedings, otherwise it is recommended to hire a divorce lawyer and let him/her do the work with perfection.

At the time of divorce, the court decides the custody and support child support issue. The non-custodial spouse will be responsible to pay a specified amount for child support. There is no fixed percentage for child support, but it depends on the income of both the spouses.