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Filing fee$301
Service of process$75
Attorney range$3,000 - $6,000
Mediation$500
These estimates are for planning only. They use the existing state-specific filing, attorney, and mediation assumptions and are not legal advice.
Oregon Divorce Cost Snapshot
Use this 2026 Oregon divorce cost guide to understand court filing costs, attorney expenses, Oregon's six-month residency requirement, no-fault divorce process, and the cost difference between agreed and contested cases.
CategoryTypical range
Divorce first-appearance fee$301 per appearing party
Attorney planning rate$275–$500+/hr
Uncontested planning range$3,500–$9,000
Contested planning range$15,000–$50,000+
Oregon residencyGenerally 6 months
General post-filing waiting periodNone
How Much Does Divorce Cost in Oregon?
Oregon's 2026 Circuit Court fee schedule lists $301 for a first appearance in a dissolution, annulment, or separation case. Oregon Courts says the petitioner and respondent filing fees are the same.
The filing charge is only the starting point. A home, property and debt, retirement accounts, business ownership, spousal support, custody, parenting time, child support, and valuation disputes can substantially increase the total.
Oregon divides property under a just-and-proper framework rather than a community-property rule. These figures are planning ranges—not statewide averages, legal advice, or attorney quotes.
Local court charges are only the starting point in Oregon; attorney involvement, property issues, mediation, and contested proceedings can have a much larger effect on the final budget. See our national guide to divorce costs for a deeper explanation of how those expenses fit together.
How Much Does It Cost to File for Divorce in Oregon?
Oregon uses a statewide Circuit Court fee schedule. A respondent who files a formal appearance generally pays the same first-appearance fee as the petitioner.
Filing or serviceCurrent feeWhat to know
Petitioner's first appearance$301Statewide fee for a first appearance in a dissolution, annulment, or separation case under the 2026 Circuit Court schedule. Court source
Respondent's first appearance$301Oregon Courts states that petitioner and respondent filing fees are the same. Court source
Supplemental judgment$167The 2026 schedule lists this separate fee for a supplemental judgment, illustrating the cost of some later proceedings. Court source
- Service, motions, copies, mediation, appraisals, retirement orders, custody professionals, and experts may add cost.
- A person unable to pay may apply for a fee waiver or deferral. A waiver eliminates the approved fee; a deferral uses a court-approved payment arrangement.
- Oregon provides statewide petitioner, respondent, and co-party forms for cases with and without children.
Oregon Is a No-Fault Divorce State
Irreconcilable differences
Oregon calls divorce a dissolution of marriage. The ordinary ground is that irreconcilable differences have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage.
Fault is generally excluded
Oregon abolished fault doctrines in dissolution cases and generally does not receive evidence of specific misconduct, subject to statutory exceptions such as relevant custody evidence.
No general post-filing waiting period
Oregon does not currently impose a universal fixed delay after filing before an otherwise complete dissolution can become final. Procedure and court processing still take time.
How Long Must You Live in Oregon Before Filing?
In almost all cases, either spouse must have lived in Oregon for six months before filing. The petition generally must be filed in a county where either spouse currently resides.
ORS 107.075 contains more specific jurisdictional language, including treatment of marriages solemnized in Oregon, so unusual residency facts should be checked carefully.
Can Spouses File for Divorce Together in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon provides co-party petition packets for spouses who both want the dissolution and agree on its terms, with separate statewide materials for cases with and without children.
A joint filing can reduce service-related friction and fits a different cost path from a case in which a respondent disputes the petition. Both spouses should still understand the final property, support, and parenting terms before signing.
What if the Other Spouse Does Not Respond?
A formally served respondent generally has 30 days to file a written response and pay the applicable appearance fee. If no response is filed, the petitioner may ask for an order of default and then a judgment based on the petition.
Default is not automatic, and the required forms and legal standards still apply. Property judgments are especially important because rights may be lost if they are not requested before judgment.
Oregon Has a Narrow Summary Dissolution Procedure
Oregon law provides a streamlined summary procedure only when every statutory condition is satisfied. It is more restrictive than simply having an uncontested case.
The current statute includes limits involving children and pregnancy, marriage length, real estate, debt, personal-property value, spousal support, and other pending domestic-relations cases.
- No qualifying children and neither spouse currently pregnant
- Marriage no longer than 10 years
- Neither spouse has an interest in real property
- Marital obligations and personal-property assets stay within statutory limits
- The petitioner waives spousal support and most temporary orders
Is Oregon a 50/50 Divorce State?
Oregon is not a community-property state. ORS 107.105 authorizes a division of real and personal property that is just and proper in all the circumstances.
There is a rebuttable presumption that both spouses contributed equally to acquiring property during marriage, whether it is jointly or separately held. That presumption does not mean every individual asset must be split exactly in half.
- Full disclosure of all assets
- Homemaker contributions
- Retirement plans and pensions
- Separately held gifts and inheritances
- Expected sale costs, taxes, and other transaction costs
- Statements of assets and liabilities in contested cases
Does Having Children Make an Oregon Divorce More Expensive?
It can. A divorce involving children may need orders for custody, parenting time, a parenting plan, child support, health-care coverage, transportation, and other child-related expenses.
Local requirements matter. Multnomah County, for example, requires mediation and parenting classes in divorce cases involving children. Oregon Courts notes that some other counties also require mediation orientation, mediation, or parenting education.
Uncontested vs. Contested Divorce Costs in Oregon
Agreed Oregon divorce
- The spouses have resolved property, debt, the home, spousal support, custody, parenting time, and child support.
- Co-party filing and complete records can reduce service, attorney hours, discovery, and hearings.
- A particularly simple couple may qualify for Oregon's narrower summary dissolution procedure.
Contested Oregon divorce
- One or more significant property, support, custody, parenting, or financial issues remain unresolved.
- Temporary orders, disclosure, mediation, appraisal, valuation, custody proceedings, experts, depositions, and trial preparation add cost.
- A substantial estate, closely held business, prolonged parenting dispute, or trial can exceed the range.
Attorney time often becomes the largest variable when a Oregon case remains disputed. Our divorce lawyer cost guide explains retainers, hourly billing, and why total legal fees vary.
What Can Make an Oregon Divorce More Expensive?
The first-appearance fee matters initially, but unresolved property, support, and parenting questions usually determine the eventual total.
- Home valuation, mortgage debt, equity, refinancing, or sale
- Property and debt disclosure or classification disputes
- Retirement benefits and specialized division orders
- Business ownership, disputed income, or valuation
- Custody, parenting plans, mediation, or local parent education
- Spousal support, temporary relief, discovery, experts, or trial
How Long Does Divorce Take in Oregon?
Residency before filing
Generally 6 monthsIn almost all cases, either spouse must satisfy Oregon's residency requirement.
General post-filing waiting period
NoneOregon does not impose a universal fixed delay after filing for every dissolution.
Respondent's deadline
30 days after serviceA served respondent generally has this period to file a written response.
Straightforward agreed divorce
Often 1–3 monthsComplete paperwork and agreement can permit relatively quick resolution, subject to court processing.
Agreed case with children or substantial property
Often 3–6 monthsParenting requirements, support, real estate, and detailed settlement terms can add time.
Contested Oregon divorce
Often 6–18+ monthsDiscovery, mediation, evaluations, property disputes, and trial scheduling can substantially extend the process.
Example Oregon Divorce Scenarios
These examples illustrate how different facts can change a planning range. They are not predictions or legal quotes.
Agreed Oregon divorce
- No minor children
- No real estate
- Limited property and debt
- Complete agreement
Uses Oregon's $301 petitioner filing fee plus approximately $3,500–$6,500 in professional help. Any second appearance fee, service, or other charges are additional.
Portland-area divorce with children and a home
- Two minor children
- Parenting plan needed
- Child support
- Jointly owned home
- Settlement expected
Parenting requirements, support, home equity, disclosure, and settlement drafting are likely to matter much more than the filing fee.
Contested Oregon divorce with significant assets
- High-value home
- Retirement accounts
- Business interest
- Spousal support disputed
- Parenting issues unresolved
Financial discovery, appraisal, business valuation, mediation, expert analysis, depositions, and trial preparation may be required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Oregon?
Oregon's 2026 Circuit Court schedule lists $301 for a first appearance in a dissolution case. The petitioner and a respondent who formally appears generally pay the same fee.
How long must you live in Oregon before filing?
In almost all cases, at least one spouse must have lived in Oregon for six months before filing.
Does Oregon have a divorce waiting period?
Oregon does not currently have a general fixed post-filing waiting period for every dissolution.
Is Oregon a no-fault divorce state?
Yes. The ordinary ground is irreconcilable differences causing the marriage's irremediable breakdown.
Is Oregon a community-property state?
No.
Is Oregon a 50/50 divorce state?
Not automatically. Oregon requires a just-and-proper division and uses a rebuttable presumption of equal contribution to property acquired during marriage.
Can spouses file together?
Yes. Oregon provides co-party petition forms for spouses who agree on the terms.
How long does a spouse have to respond?
A respondent generally has 30 days after service to file a written response.
Does Oregon have a simplified divorce?
Yes. Summary dissolution is available only when every statutory condition involving children, pregnancy, marriage length, property, debt, support, and other cases is met.
Can filing fees be waived?
A qualifying filer may apply for a waiver or deferral of court fees.
Can I file without a lawyer?
Yes. The Oregon Judicial Department provides statewide forms and self-help resources.
Oregon Sources and Further Reading
- Oregon Judicial Department: 2026 Circuit Court fee schedule
- Oregon Judicial Department: Family-law FAQs
- Oregon Judicial Department: Divorce forms
- Oregon Judicial Department: Responding to a petition
- Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 107
- Oregon Judicial Department: Family-law mediation
- Multnomah County Circuit Court: Divorce