How many years do you have to be married to get alimony in Oregon?
How many years do you have to be married to get alimony in Oregon?
The duration of payments is determined by a judge in Oregon family court. Alimony length is usually based on length of marriage – one commonly used standard for alimony duration is that 1 year of alimony is paid every three years of marriage (however, this is not always the case in every state or with every judge).
Is there a Romeo and Juliet law in Oregon?
In Oregon, there is a Romeo and Juliet exemption that protects from prosecution consensual sex between two minors who are younger than 18 and fewer than three years apart in age.
How long does a divorce take in Oregon?
Divorce in Oregon usually takes less than 2 weeks from the filing of the Co-Petition or 5-6 weeks from the time the spouse is served in a Single Petition Divorce. At the end of the 2-6 week period, a Judge will sign the Divorce Decree and you will be sent a copy. We provide the waiver for any applicable waiting period.
How is spousal support determined Oregon?
Unless a couple mutually agrees, only the court can determine and order the amount of spousal support required. Oregon courts generally consider the age and health of each spouse as well as the length of the marriage when determining the duration of spousal support.
