Oregon Dissolution of Marriage Timeline — How Long Does It Take? (2026)
Oregon's no waiting period makes it one of the fastest states for dissolution. The total timeline is driven primarily by how quickly both parties complete paperwork, not by a statutory waiting requirement.
Overview: Total Timeline
| Scenario | Realistic Total Timeline |
|---|---|
| Co-petition, agreed, no children | 4–8 weeks |
| Co-petition, agreed, with children | 6–10 weeks |
| Solo petition, agreed (accepted service) | 6–10 weeks |
| Solo petition, agreed, standard service | 8–14 weeks |
| Contested property | 6–18 months |
| Contested custody | 12–30 months |
Stage-by-Stage: Co-Petition (Fastest Path)
Stage 1 — Preparation
Duration: 1–3 weeks
Both parties agree to co-petition. Download OJD co-petition packet. Complete forms together. Draft and sign the Marital Settlement Agreement. With children: draft Parenting Plan.
Stage 2 — File at Circuit Court
Duration: 1 day
Both petitioners file together. Pay $287–$301. No service required. Automatic restraining orders issue.
Stage 3 — Court Processing
Duration: 2–6 weeks
Court reviews the co-petition and all attachments. No response period. No waiting period. Judge signs the Judgment of Dissolution when satisfied with the documents.
Stage 4 — Judgment Entered
Duration: Immediately upon judge's review and signature
The Judgment of Dissolution is entered. The marriage is dissolved.
Stage-by-Stage: Solo Petition (Standard Path)
Stage 1 — Preparation
Duration: 1–3 weeks
Petitioner downloads solo OJD packet. Completes forms. Drafts Marital Settlement Agreement.
Stage 2 — File at Circuit Court
Duration: 1 day
File Petition. Pay $287–$301. Automatic restraining orders issue. Clerk issues Summons.
Stage 3 — Serve the Respondent
Duration: 1 day – 2 weeks
- Acceptance of Service signed immediately: 1 day
- Mail with acknowledgment: 5–10 days
- Sheriff/process server: 3–14 days
Stage 4 — Response Period
Duration: 30 days from service
Respondent has 30 days to respond. For agreed cases, Respondent signs Acceptance and waives formal response.
Stage 5 — Submit Final Documents / Proposed Judgment
Duration: 1–3 weeks after all parties respond (or default)
File proposed Judgment of Dissolution, Marital Settlement Agreement, and all required attachments.
Stage 6 — Judgment Entered
Duration: 1–4 weeks after submission
No waiting period. Judge reviews and signs the Judgment when all is in order.
No Waiting Period — What This Means
Oregon is one of very few states with no mandatory waiting period. The Judgment can be entered within weeks of filing — limited only by document preparation time, service time, and court processing time.
Compare: California (6 months), Florida (20 days), Washington (90 days), Idaho (20 days).
Automatic Restraining Orders — Duration
The automatic temporary restraining orders remain in effect from the date of filing until the Judgment of Dissolution is entered. Once the Judgment is entered, both parties are free to manage their own property.
Last reviewed: March 2026 | No waiting period | Co-petition: 4–8 weeks | Solo petition: 6–14 weeks | No waiting period after filing | courts.oregon.gov/forms
Written by the SoLongSoulmate.com Editorial Team
Researched using official state court websites, state statutes, and legal aid resources. All filing fees and procedures verified March 2026. This is general legal information — not legal advice.
Last reviewed: March 2026 · Verify current fees and forms with your local court before filing.