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Oregon Family Laws

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If you’re from the Beaver State, you know that nothing is more important in Oregon than family. What you may be wondering is just what Oregon statutes say about legal family matters. The links below provide state-specific information on a wide range of Oregon family law topics, from marriage and divorce to adoption and minors under the law. Oregon is one of many states that have recently begun recognizing same-sex marriages. But if that, or any other romance has come to end, this section also has resources and information covering divorce, child support, and child custody matters. Select on a topic below to learn more about family law in Oregon.

Learn About Oregon Family Laws

  • Oregon Legal Requirements for Divorce

    Oregon law sets out a number of requirements and procedures that must be completed before a couple can be legally divorced. Learn more about those requirements here.

  • Oregon Adoption Laws

    Like the residents of all other states, Oregon residents must meet a number of requirements and jump through some legal hoops before they can adopt a child.

  • Oregon Legal Ages Laws

    The age of majority in Oregon is 18, just as it is in the vast majority of states. This article covers exceptions to this rule, with regard to entering into contracts, marrying, and more.

  • Oregon Marital Property Laws

    Oregon isn’t a “community property” state. This allows for more flexibility when marital property is being divided. However, it also can lead to more uncertainty.

  • Oregon Child Custody Laws

    Oregon law sets out certain standards and procedures that courts must abide by when making child custody determinations. Learn more about these standards here.

  • Oregon Protective Orders Laws

    Under Oregon law, family members who have been victims of domestic violence or who fear otherwise fear for their safety can obtain a protective order, preventing their abuser from approaching them.

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