Oregon Divorce Information


Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes

Equitable distribution state, which means the court has the authority to divide marital property in any manner which is "equitable" or "just," and not necessarily 50/50. Marital fault is not a consideration when dividing property in Oregon.

What Property is Divided?

"Kitchen sink" state. All property owned by either spouse, no matter when or how acquired, is considered marital property and subject to division in a divorce.

Alimony

At the court's discretion. Marital fault is generally not considered. Terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage.

Child Support

Income shares method, which means the income of both parents is considered. Emancipation is age 18, though it can be extended if still in high school. Court may order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator.

Child Support Enforcement

The Oregon child support enforcement agency can be found at:

http://www.dcs.state.or.us

Divorce Related Statutes For Oregon

Click below, and the Domestic Relations statutes start at Chapter 106.

http://landru.leg.state.or.us/ors/

Other Resources

The Divorce Financial Survival Series