SIMPLIFYING YOUR DIVORCE

Which Oregon Divorce Forms Will You Need?

Oregon publishes a complete set of statewide dissolution forms through the Oregon Judicial Department, all clearly labeled "OJD Official." Which forms apply depends on factors like whether you have minor children and whether both spouses agree on everything. Below, the forms are grouped by the role they play in a case. Form names and dates are listed exactly as the courts publish them.

Starting the Case

These are the documents used to open a dissolution and get it on the court's radar.

• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/RDP (with children) — OJD Official (Jan 2026)
  The primary pleading filed by the petitioner to start a dissolution case when minor or dependent children are involved. Cites ORS 107.085.

• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/RDP (without children) — OJD Official (Feb 2025)
  The primary pleading used to start a dissolution case with no children under 21. Cites ORS 107.085.

• Co-Party Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/RDP — OJD Official
  A joint petition used when both parties agree on all issues; it allows the couple to file together and bypass the separate petition, response, and service process.

• Summons for Family Law Case — OJD Official (Dec 2017)
  Served on the respondent along with the petition; it notifies the respondent of the 30-day deadline to file a Response.

• Confidential Information Form (CIF) — UTCR 2.130
  Required for each party; it collects sensitive personal information such as Social Security number, date of birth, and addresses, which is kept confidential and not part of the public record.

• Notice of CIF Filing — OJD Official
  Filed with the court to confirm a CIF has been submitted; it serves as the public-facing placeholder for the confidential form.

• Record of Dissolution of Marriage, Annulment or Registered Domestic Partnership — OHA 08.14
  An Oregon Public Health Division vital statistics form; it must be filed with the petition and completed before a final judgment can be granted.

Responding to the Petition

When one spouse files a standard petition and serves the other, these forms are used by the respondent.

• Response to Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/RDP (without children) — OJD Official (Feb 2025)
  Filed by the respondent within 30 days of service; it asserts any counterclaims and the respondent's requested relief. Cites ORS 107.055.

• Response to Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/RDP (with children) — OJD Official
  Filed by the respondent in cases involving children; it includes counterclaims on custody, parenting time, and support. Cites ORS 107.055.

Financial & Disclosure Forms

These forms lay out each party's finances so the court can address support and divide property.

• Uniform Support Declaration — OJD Official (Aug 2025)
  A financial disclosure form used when the parties disagree on spousal or child support; it sets out income, expenses, and assets for the court.

• Statement of Assets and Liabilities — OJD Official
  A comprehensive inventory of marital property and debts used to facilitate the equitable distribution of the marital estate.

Note on child support math: Oregon calculates child support using its online Child Support Guidelines Calculator at justice.oregon.gov/guidelines. The calculator produces a worksheet output rather than a standalone numbered court form. The Child Support Worksheets it generates are attached to petitions and judgments.

Forms for Divorces With Children

When minor children are involved, additional documents address parenting arrangements.

• Basic Parenting Plan — OJD Official (Rev. 6/2008)
  Sets out the schedule and legal rules for each parent's time with minor children, including holiday and vacation schedules and decision-making.

Many Oregon courts also require parents to complete a court-approved co-parenting class before a case involving minor children can be finalized, with a Parenting Class Completion Certificate filed afterward. This requirement and the list of approved providers vary by county, so it's worth checking with your local county court.

Settlement or Agreement

When the parties reach agreement or one party doesn't contest the case, this sworn declaration supports a judgment without a hearing.

• Declaration Supporting General Judgment of Dissolution — OJD Official (Jan 2026)
  A sworn declaration by the petitioner (or both parties) attesting to the facts needed to obtain a default or agreed judgment without a hearing.

Finalizing Your Case

The general judgment is the document the court signs to officially end the marriage or RDP.

• General Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage/RDP (with children) — OJD Official (Jan 2026)
  The final court order dissolving the marriage or RDP; it incorporates property division, support, custody, and parenting time. Cites ORS 107.105.

• General Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage/RDP (without children) — OJD Official (Feb 2025)
  The final court order dissolving the marriage or RDP with no minor children; it incorporates property division and spousal support terms. Cites ORS 107.105.

Where to Get Oregon Divorce Forms

Because Oregon uses a single statewide form set, you have several reliable ways to access the same official documents.

Official State Courts Website

The Oregon Judicial Department publishes every official dissolution form for free at the state's family law forms page: courts.oregon.gov family law forms. These are the authoritative "OJD Official" versions, and they're the same forms used statewide.

County Clerk or Circuit Court

Each case is filed in a county where at least one party currently lives, and the local circuit court handles filing and scheduling. Some county courts (for example, Lane, Clackamas, and Deschutes) publish supplemental local packets that wrap the same statewide forms with county-specific cover instructions. The underlying forms are still the statewide OJD forms.

Legal Aid & Self-Help Resources

Oregon's courts and legal aid organizations offer self-help materials and instructions designed for people handling their own dissolution. These resources explain the forms and the process in general terms.

Online Divorce Services

If you'd rather not sort through the forms on your own, Divorce.com can guide you through a simple questionnaire and help you prepare your Oregon dissolution paperwork, so you know which documents apply and how to complete them.

Hire an Attorney

If your situation involves complex assets, disputed custody, or anything you're unsure about, an attorney can review your circumstances and prepare or file documents on your behalf. For advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.

The Oregon Divorce Process

Every case is different, but most Oregon dissolutions move through the following general steps.

1. Confirm Residency

Oregon requires that at least one spouse has been a continuous resident of the state for six months before filing (ORS 107.075). For marriages that were solemnized in Oregon, residency at the time of filing is sufficient. The case is filed in a county where at least one party currently lives.

2. File the Petition

The petitioner files the appropriate petition (with or without children), along with the Confidential Information Form, Notice of CIF Filing, and the vital statistics Record of Dissolution. When both parties agree on everything, they may instead file a Co-Party Petition together.

3. Serve the Other Spouse

In a standard (non-co-party) case, the respondent is served with the petition and the Summons for Family Law Case. The summons notifies the respondent that a Response is due within 30 days.

4. Exchange Financial Information

Parties provide financial disclosures, such as the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, and the Uniform Support Declaration when support is in dispute. Child Support Worksheets generated by Oregon's online calculator are attached where child support applies.

5. Parenting Requirements and Waiting Period

Oregon has no mandatory waiting or cooling-off period. When minor children are involved, many counties require a co-parenting class to be completed before finalization. An uncontested case can be finalized quickly once all paperwork is in order.

6. Judgment & Certified Copies

The court signs the General Judgment of Dissolution, which officially ends the marriage or RDP and sets out the agreed or ordered terms. Parties typically request certified copies of the judgment for their records.

Oregon-Specific Requirements You Should Know

A few features make Oregon's process distinct from other states.

• Residency: At least one spouse must have lived in Oregon continuously for six months before filing (ORS 107.075). If the marriage was solemnized in Oregon, residency at the time of filing is enough. You file in a county where at least one party currently lives.

• Property regime: Oregon is an equitable distribution state, not a community property state. Under ORS 107.105, there is a rebuttable presumption that both spouses contributed equally to the acquisition of marital property. Equitable means fair, which is not always an exact 50/50 split.

• Grounds: Oregon is no-fault only. The sole ground is irreconcilable differences that have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage (ORS 107.025). Fault doctrines are abolished by statute (ORS 107.036) — fault cannot be alleged or considered at all.

• No waiting period: Oregon has no mandatory waiting or cooling-off period. An uncontested case can be finalized in as little as one day after filing if all the paperwork is in order.

• Automatic restraining order: A statutory restraining order preventing the dissipation of assets takes effect automatically under ORS 107.093. The petitioner is bound the moment the petition is filed; the respondent is bound upon being served with the summons and petition. This is not a separate order you apply for — it is automatic by statute.

• Two procedural paths: A standard petition (one party files and serves the other, who has 30 days to respond) or a co-party petition (both parties file together when fully agreed).

• RDPs covered: Oregon recognizes registered domestic partnerships, and the same dissolution forms cover both marriage and RDP dissolutions. Oregon has no covenant marriage law.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Skipping the Confidential Information Form

The CIF and its Notice of CIF Filing are required for each party. Leaving them out can hold up a case, since sensitive personal details belong on the confidential form rather than the public record.

Forgetting the Vital Statistics Record

The Record of Dissolution (OHA 08.14) must be filed with the petition and completed before the final judgment can be granted. It's easy to overlook because it's a health division form rather than a court pleading.

Overlooking the Co-Parenting Class

In cases with minor children, many counties won't finalize until a court-approved co-parenting class is completed and the certificate is filed. Requirements and approved providers vary by county.

Choosing the Wrong Petition Version

Oregon publishes separate "with children" and "without children" versions of the petition, response, and judgment. Using the version that doesn't match your situation can create confusion later in the case.

Assuming Community Property Rules Apply

Oregon is an equitable distribution state. Expecting an automatic 50/50 split because that's how other states work can lead to surprises.

How Divorce.com Can Help

Sorting through statewide forms, county add-ons, and financial disclosures takes time and attention. Divorce.com is built to make that easier by guiding you through a simple, plain-language questionnaire and helping you prepare the Oregon dissolution documents that fit your situation.

• Step-by-step guidance so you know which forms apply to your case

• Plain-language questions instead of dense legal jargon

• Help preparing the official OJD dissolution paperwork

• A clear path for both standard and co-party (fully agreed) filings

• Support whether or not your case involves children