Understanding alimony and spousal maintenance in Oregon.
Oregon recognizes several types of spousal support, each serving different purposes depending on the circumstances of the marriage and divorce.
Short-term support to help a spouse gain education or training needed to become self-sufficient.
Compensation for one spouse's contribution to the other's education, career, or earning capacity.
Ongoing support based on need and ability to pay, often awarded in longer marriages.
A one-time payment instead of ongoing monthly payments.
Oregon courts consider multiple factors when determining spousal support:
"Spousal support aims to ensure both parties can maintain a reasonable standard of living after divorce."
Spousal support orders can be modified if there's a substantial change in circumstances, such as:
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