How to File for Divorce in Oregon

If the marriage took place in Oregon and the divorce or annulment is based on a ground such as lack of capacity, force or fraud, or a void marriage, either spouse only needs to live in or be domiciled in Oregon when the case is filed. Otherwise (including the usual irreconcilable differences divorce, or when the marriage took place elsewhere), at least one spouse must have lived in or been domiciled in Oregon continuously for six months before filing. For a legal separation, one spouse must live in Oregon when the case is filed.

The statewide circuit court filing fee for a first appearance in a dissolution of marriage, annulment or separation case is $301 for each party (2026 fee schedule, effective January 1, 2026). A person who cannot afford the fee may apply for a fee deferral or waiver.

Oregon has a summary dissolution procedure for couples who meet all conditions: Oregon residency and grounds are met; no children together (minor, adult in school, or born before the marriage) and neither spouse is pregnant; the marriage has lasted 10 years or less; neither spouse owns any interest in real estate; debts incurred during the marriage are $15,000 or less; total personal property (excluding debts against it) is under $30,000; the petitioner waives spousal support and most temporary orders; and there are no other pending domestic relations cases about the marriage. The Oregon Judicial Department also publishes divorce form packets for petitioners and respondents with and without children.

Chapter 107 does not set a general mandatory waiting period before a divorce judgment. The marriage ends when the court signs the judgment of dissolution.

The Oregon Judicial Department offers free statewide divorce forms through its Forms Center (Family Law, Divorce category) and through OJD iForms on Guide & File, a free interactive interview for divorce, separation and custody cases, parenting plans, and changes to family judgments. Guide & File completes the forms for you; you can print them and file in person or by mail, or file online and pay the filing fee by credit or debit card. A fee waiver or deferral can be requested. Statewide forms are accepted in all Oregon circuit courts, and local courts may have additional forms.