Divorce in Oregon
State-specific overview · Family Law
Oregon requires only a 30-day waiting period and allows divorce without proving fault or grounds.
How Oregon treats Divorce
Oregon is a no-fault divorce state where either spouse can file citing irreconcilable differences, with a mandatory 30-day waiting period before the divorce becomes final. The state does not require proof of specific grounds and generally does not recognize traditional fault-based divorce. Oregon uses equitable distribution for property division and considers factors including the length of marriage, each party's earning capacity, and contributions to the marital estate.
The general definition of Divorce
The legal dissolution of a marriage, ending the spouses' rights and responsibilities to each other.
Divorce is the legal process by which a married couple ends their marriage. It involves a court officially terminating the marriage and typically requires decisions about property division, spousal support, child custody, and child support. The process can be contested, where the spouses disagree on terms, or uncontested, where they agree on the major issues. Once a divorce is finalized, both parties are free to remarry and are no longer legally responsible for each other.
Read the full Divorce entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Oregon.