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Oregon law has three types of spousal support – transitional, compensatory and spousal maintenance.
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Types of Spousal Support

Oregon law defines marriage as a civil contract between two people at least 17 years old and capable of consenting to marriage. For many couples, marriage is more than a legal status. The reasons why individuals seek a marital relationship include: According to Oregon’s Center for Health Statistics, Oregon had over 25,000 marriages in 2021. An average of 3,000 marital

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When Do Courts Award Spousal Support in an Oregon Divorce?

Spousal support (sometimes known as alimony) may be appropriate in some Oregon divorce cases. Spousal support refers to one spouse’s payments to the other after a divorce. Parties to a divorce will often encounter several expenses in separating their lives and ending a marriage. A court can order alimony during a trial if parties cannot agree to an alimony amount.

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4 Things To Know About Spousal Support in Oregon

Spousal support, formerly known as “alimony,” is support one spouse pays to the other after a divorce. Spousal support may be awarded, and special tax rules may apply.  Spousal support is not part of every Oregon divorce. If you or someone you know is considering divorce in Oregon, it’s critical to understand the state’s approach to spousal support. Working closely

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What am I entitled to in a divorce in Oregon?

When a couple gets married, each spouse brings what the possessions they own to the marriage. During the marriage, the couple may acquire and share additional real and personal property. Once one or both spouses decide to end the marriage, each is entitled to certain property, support, and, if children are involved, visitation. Marital Property and Separate Property In a

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What Is Spousal Support?

In Oregon, an average of 27,000 marriages occur each year. Most spouses expect to stay together in matrimony for the rest of their lives. However, some marriages come to an end. One or both spouses may seek a legal separation or a divorce. A legal separation is a court order that results in a married couple remaining married by agreeing

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