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Divorce Residency Requirements in Oregon

In Oregon, a no-fault divorce based on irreconcilable differences requires at least one spouse to have lived in the state for 6 months before filing.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Oregon at a glance

State residency
6 months
Always applies to an irreconcilable differences divorce. A shorter rule applies to some other grounds when the marriage took place in Oregon.
County residency
No county period in the residency statute
No-fault ground
Irreconcilable differences
Irreconcilable differences that have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage.

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Last checked

The rules in Oregon

How long must you live in Oregon before filing for divorce?

State residency in Oregon: 6 months. Always applies to an irreconcilable differences divorce. A shorter rule applies to some other grounds when the marriage took place in Oregon.

Is there a county residency requirement for divorce in Oregon?

County residency in Oregon: No county period in the residency statute.

What is the no-fault ground for divorce in Oregon?

No-fault ground in Oregon: Irreconcilable differences. Irreconcilable differences that have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage.

Where do the Oregon divorce residency requirements come from?

The rules above come from Or. Rev. Stat. 107.075 and Or. Rev. Stat. 107.025. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Residency is about where a spouse actually lives and intends to stay, not just a mailing address. Courts may look at a driver's license, voter registration, a lease or deed, tax filings and employment records. Keeping copies of these documents can help if residency is questioned.

Meeting the residency requirement is separate from any waiting period after filing. Some states also require a period of separation before a no-fault divorce, or a cooling-off period before the final decree. Checking all of these timelines together gives a more realistic picture of when a divorce can be finalized.

Military members and their spouses often have special residency rules based on where they are stationed. If the spouses live in different states, more than one court may be able to hear the divorce, and the choice can affect issues like property division and support. A local family law attorney can confirm where to file.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.