Filing for Divorce in Oregon & Serving Papers
Oregon is a no-fault state, meaning that you can get divorced on the grounds of incompatibility. The length and simplicity of the divorce depends largely upon the level of agreement between you and your spouse. If you are both interested in getting divorced and are in agreement upon how mutual assets should be divided, the divorce will go smoothly and can be done without the assistance of an attorney. Other considerations, such as children and extensive property, will complicate the divorce.
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Instructions
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Create divorce arrangements with your spouse, if you can. Agree to who should have primary care of the children, how property and assets should be divided and alimony and support issues. Having these matters amicably settled ahead of time simplifies the process of divorce.
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Check residency requirements. In Oregon, you must have lived in the state at least six months before filing for divorce.
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Go to your local county courthouse and file a petition for dissolution of marriage with the clerk of court. You'll need three copies--one for yourself, one for the clerk and one for your spouse.
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Pay the filing fee when you file the dissolution papers. You can file a petition to have any fees waived if you're facing financial hardship.
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Serve your spouse with the divorce papers. You can do this by having the sheriff formally serve them or by having an adult--not yourself or one of your children--serve him with the papers and having him sign a form acknowledging receipt. If there is any disagreement between the two of you, it's best to have the sheriff serve them.
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Tips & Warnings
You will need a lawyer if you and your spouse can't agree on a divorce arrangement.
You may be required to hire a lawyer, or use a court-appointed one, if children are involved.
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