Updated September 1, 2026. Quick answer: Oregon requires the court to designate one or more spousal-support categories and make findings on the relevant factors.
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The state rule that changes the answer
- Oregon requires the court to designate one or more spousal-support categories and make findings on the relevant factors.
- The categories are transitional, compensatory, and maintenance support, each with a different statutory purpose and factor set.
- Maintenance support may run for a specified or indefinite period and considers marriage duration, age, health, standard of living, relative income and earning capacity, work skills, experience, and resources.
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Primary source and verification
The controlling source used here is Or. Rev. Stat. § 107.105(1)(d). Confirm the current official text and the facts of the order before acting; this is a source-backed planning guide, not individualized legal advice.