Reviewed August 2026
Uncontested Divorce Checklist in Oregon
An Oregon divorce is uncontested when both spouses agree the marriage should end. They must also resolve property, debt, and any parenting terms without a trial. Oregon calls this case a dissolution of marriage. Its only ground is that irreconcilable differences caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage. Fault plays no role in how property or support gets decided. Oregon also offers a genuine summary dissolution track under ORS 107.485. It fits couples with simple, low-value estates and no children. It ranks among the more generous no-hearing processes in the pilot states. A judge can grant the dissolution on the petition alone, without either spouse appearing in court, once the statute's eight conditions and required documentation are met.
Virdix's document-preparation product currently prepares divorce paperwork for California and Florida cases. This page explains how uncontested divorce checklist works under Oregon law for people researching before they file. It is not legal advice, and Virdix does not prepare or file Oregon paperwork. See how Virdix works for California divorces.
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What makes an Oregon divorce uncontested
A case is uncontested when both spouses agree the marriage should end. They also need agreement on property division, debt, and, if there are children, a parenting plan and support. Oregon generally requires at least one spouse to have lived in or been domiciled in Oregon continuously for the six months before filing. A narrow exception applies when the marriage was solemnized in Oregon and either spouse currently resides there. That exception covers only void or voidable marriage grounds, not the ordinary irreconcilable differences ground most agreeing couples use.
Summary dissolution eligibility
ORS 107.485 sets eight conditions that must all be true for a couple to use Oregon's summary dissolution procedure. The couple must have no minor children born to or adopted by them, and the marriage must not have resulted in a pregnancy. Neither spouse can own or hold any interest in real property. The marriage must have existed for less than 10 years. Neither spouse can have separate property or debts exceeding $20,000. The couple's combined annual gross income must be under $60,000. Both spouses must have signed a marital settlement agreement covering property division and spousal support, and both must consent to the dissolution. Couples who own a home, carry significant debt, or have been married a decade or longer do not qualify. They use Oregon's standard dissolution process instead.
Document checklist
Oregon does not use a single numbered petition form the way California does. The Oregon Judicial Department's Forms Center organizes dissolution paperwork by role and circumstance, with separate packaged sets for petitioners and respondents, and with or without children. A summary dissolution filing centers on the joint petition and the signed marital settlement agreement required by ORS 107.485. The State Court Administrator publishes standardized statewide forms for this specific track under ORS 107.500. Filers who cannot afford the $301 filing fee can apply through the OJD Forms Center's Fee Deferral and Waiver category.
Is a hearing required
For summary dissolution, no. Under ORS 107.490, the court may grant the dissolution based on the petition alone, without a hearing, once the eight eligibility conditions and required documentation are satisfied. This is one of the more accessible no-appearance processes among the states reviewed for this project. Oregon's standard dissolution process, used by couples who do not meet the summary track's conditions, is more likely to involve at least some court process. Oregon's divorce statutes impose no fixed statutory waiting period between filing and judgment, for either process.
Sources: ORS 107.485, summary dissolution eligibility conditions, Oregon Judicial Department, self-help resources, Oregon Judicial Department, family law forms for divorce
Not independently confirmed
- Exact current fillable form title or number used for Oregon's Fee Deferral and Waiver application
- Whether OJD iForms' interactive guided-interview tool currently includes dissolution of marriage among its supported case types
Uncontested Divorce Checklist in Oregon: frequently asked questions
What qualifies an Oregon divorce as uncontested?+
Both spouses agree the marriage should end and have resolved property, debt, and any parenting and support terms. Oregon's only ground is that irreconcilable differences have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage. At least one spouse generally must have lived in Oregon for the six months before filing.
Who qualifies for Oregon's summary dissolution?+
Couples who meet all eight conditions in ORS 107.485: no minor children and no pregnancy, no real property owned by either spouse, a marriage under 10 years, separate property or debt under $20,000 each, combined income under $60,000, a signed settlement agreement, and mutual consent to the dissolution.
Do we have to go to court for an Oregon summary dissolution?+
No. Under ORS 107.490, a judge can grant a summary dissolution based on the petition alone, without a hearing, once the eligibility conditions and required paperwork are complete. This makes it one of the faster no-appearance processes among states with a distinct simplified divorce track.
What if we own a house or have been married more than 10 years?+
You do not qualify for summary dissolution under ORS 107.485, which requires no real property ownership and a marriage under 10 years, among its other conditions. You would use Oregon's standard dissolution process instead, which carries no such eligibility limits.
Is there a waiting period for an uncontested Oregon divorce?+
Oregon's divorce statutes set no mandatory waiting period between filing and judgment for either the standard or summary process. Actual timing depends on service, any response deadlines, and the specific court's scheduling.
What documents does Oregon's summary dissolution require?+
A joint petition and a signed marital settlement agreement covering property division and spousal support. These are filed using the standardized statewide forms the State Court Administrator publishes for this track under ORS 107.500, along with documentation confirming the couple meets each of the statute's eight eligibility conditions.
This page is general information about uncontested divorce checklist in Oregon, not legal advice for your situation. Laws, fees, and procedures change over time; confirm current details with Oregon's own courts before relying on anything here. Virdix is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law in Oregon. Virdix does not prepare or file Oregon divorce paperwork. It is not a substitute for an attorney licensed in Oregon.
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