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If the divorce is uncontested (if you and your spouse agree about all the terms of the divorce), you can probably get divorced without a trial. But if the divorce is contested, you will probably need a trial.

The respondent can agree to sign an "Acceptance of Service" that says he or she has received the petition. Otherwise, the sheriff or another adult who meets the legal requirements must give the respondent copies of the papers.

Oregon has "no fault" divorce. The only reason you need is that you and your spouse cannot get along, and you see no way of settling your problems. The law calls this "irreconcilable differences."

?Oregon law creates a summary dissolution proceeding for people with simple dissolution cases. If a couple meets the requirements for summary dissolution, they may pick up forms at the courthouse or access them online. Self-help forms for more complex dissolutions also are available.

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.

Filing Fees for Uncontested Divorce It costs $301 to file a dissolution of marriage in Oregon. Filing fees do change, though, so you'll want to confirm the fee with the clerk of the court where you'll be filing your petition. Most of the time, you pay the filing fee at the same time you file the petition.