Portland, OR family law attorney Michael Yates talks about how no-fault divorce works.
In Oregon, no-fault divorce is based on the grounds of irreconcilable differences, which have led to an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. There is no requirement to specify what those differences are, and the other party cannot contest them. For instance, they cannot argue that there are no irreconcilable differences. Essentially, if one party wishes to proceed with a divorce in Oregon, the divorce will occur.

The conduct of the parties, such as infidelity or abuse, is generally not relevant to the divorce process. However, certain behaviors may affect child custody decisions—particularly in cases involving domestic violence—but these issues typically do not influence the divorce itself. In most cases, conduct is not discussed during divorce proceedings.