[OR] How do I get a divorce with no minor children?

Lexi, Chatbot

I understand that going through a divorce can be a challenging experience. Have you already discussed the decision to divorce with your spouse?

Lexi, Chatbot

Are there any children involved in the marriage that need to be considered during the divorce process?

Lexi, Chatbot

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Queeneth E. Esq

Hello. My name is Queeneth. I am an attorney with over eight years of legal experience. I will do my best to assist you today. First, I need to ask you a few questions to give you the best answer. (Kindly note that our conversation does not establish an attorney-client relationship.)

Queeneth E. Esq

How long was the marriage?

Queeneth E. Esq

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Queeneth E. Esq

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Queeneth E. Esq

Residency requirement: You or your spouse must have lived in Oregon for at least six continuous months and currently live in the county where you file.

Oregon is a no-fault divorce state. You can file citing irreconcilable differences, so you don’t need to prove wrongdoing.

Use the “Dissolution with No Minor Children” packet from the Oregon Judicial Department if you have no children.

Forms include:

• Petition or Co-Petition for Dissolution
• Notice of Statutory Restraining Order (to prevent asset hiding)
• Confidential Information forms

A filing fee applies, but fee waivers are available if you qualify.

If you and your spouse agree on the division of assets and debts, you can file a stipulated judgment — faster and less adversarial. If you can’t agree, you may need alternative dispute resolution (mediation) or court involvement.

Oregon uses “equitable distribution,” not community property. Marital property (acquired during marriage) is divided fairly, though not always equally.

Courts assess contributions, length of marriage, economic needs, and fairness based on your and your spouse’s situations.

You can request spousal support (alimony) when filing or responding. Factors include long marriage (28 years), age (58), financial needs, and health. Judges review length, income, and future earning potential.

Queeneth E. Esq

Simple uncontested divorces (no property or support issues) can be completed in a few months. For more complex cases involving property or support, processing may take six to twelve months or longer.

You can pursue a DIY or self-represented divorce if your case is straightforward. But given the complicated emotional dynamics and financial stakes, consulting a lawyer is strongly advised.

After 32 years of marriage and 28 years living together, property division and support will likely be significant issues. You’ve cared for your spouse through mental health crises — Oregon law doesn’t factor mental illness as fault, but your contributions (as primary caregiver and homemaker) are relevant to both property and spousal support.

You and your spouse are committed to ending the marriage. You can file even without his agreement, though cooperation speeds the process. Given your emotional history and long-term caregiving role, exploring spousal support and equitable property division is important.

Is there anything else you would like me to explain or any additional information you need? Feel free to ask.

Queeneth E. Esq

If you don’t want any property and are willing to let your spouse keep it all, Oregon courts will generally allow that — but you must clearly state it in your divorce documents and understand the long-term implications.

Anything else you would like me to explain or any additional information you need? Feel free to ask.

Queeneth E. Esq

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