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We hear this question often: Is Oregon a community property state? The short, quick answer is no, Oregon is not a community property state. Oregon follows the equitable distribution model when it comes to dividing property in a divorce.

Like a divorce, a legal separation judgment can establish custody, parenting time, and child support. The judgment can also divide property and debts and establish spousal or partner support. The court costs, timelines, and requirements for mediation and parenting classes are generally the same as with a divorce.

In most cases of divorce in Oregon, the court will divide your total property evenly between you and your spouse. However, if one spouse can show that he/she contributed more to the acquisition of some of the marital property, then the court will divide your property in whatever way is found to be most just and proper.

Short- or long-term spousal support, also called separation maintenance (or alimony in a divorce) may be required if one partner is financially reliant on the other. You may also be entitled to spousal support if your marriage lasted a certain period of time, or because of a variety of other factors.

Property and debts can be distributed in a divorce or legal separation. Oregon is an equitable distribution state. These issues can be very complicated, and if you make a mistake, you may not be able to fix it later. You should consider talking with a lawyer before making decisions about these issues.

In most cases of divorce in Oregon, the court will divide your total property evenly between you and your spouse. However, if one spouse can show that he/she contributed more to the acquisition of some of the marital property, then the court will divide your property in whatever way is found to be most just and proper.