No-Fault Divorce in Oregon
State-specific overview · Family Law
Oregon allows no-fault divorce based on irreconcilable differences with no mandatory waiting period.
How Oregon treats No-Fault Divorce
Either spouse can file citing irreconcilable differences, and Oregon does not impose a waiting period before the court can grant the divorce. The process moves quickly compared to many states, allowing couples to finalize dissolution within weeks if both parties agree on terms. Oregon treats no-fault divorce as the default option, and fault-based grounds are rarely used. The focus remains on equitable property division and custody arrangements rather than establishing misconduct.
The general definition of No-Fault Divorce
A divorce granted without requiring either spouse to prove wrongdoing by the other.
A no-fault divorce is a divorce where neither spouse has to prove that the other did something wrong, like infidelity or abuse. Instead, one or both spouses simply state that the marriage is irretrievably broken or that they have irreconcilable differences. This is the most common type of divorce in the United States today. No-fault divorces are generally faster and less contentious than fault-based divorces because they don't require gathering evidence of misconduct.
Read the full No-Fault 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.