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DIY Divorce for Washington County

Uncontested divorce in Washington County, Oregon

Washington County uncontested divorce help for couples in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, and nearby communities who agree on the terms and want Oregon-specific, court-ready paperwork.

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Early evening view of the Hillsboro Civic Center plaza and surrounding downtown streets in Hillsboro, Oregon
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Local context for Washington County

Washington County divorce filings are handled through the Washington County Circuit Court in Hillsboro, the county seat. From downtown Hillsboro and the Tualatin Valley to Beaverton, Tigard, Forest Grove, and Sherwood, local families often want a practical way to complete an uncontested divorce without turning it into a court fight. Unlink is built for Oregon cases and prepares documents designed for filing in circuit court.

Local court information

Court contact & hours

Courthouse
Washington County Circuit Court
Phone
(503) 846-8888
Trial Court Administrator
Richard E. Moellmer
ADA contact
ADA Coordinator, 503-846-8767
Courthouse hours
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday
Building hours
Law Enforcement Center Hours: Monday thru Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm | 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Service window hours
Family Law Assistance Program Hours — All Services: Monday thru Thursday: 8:00am - 1:00pm; Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm. Limited Services: Monday thru Friday: 1:00pm - 4:30pm.
Telephone hours: 8:00am - 12:00PM | 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Courthouse, telephone, Family Law Assistance Program, and Law Enforcement Center hours exclude legal holidays. Limited Services only includes Emergency Family Matters, Protection Orders, or for scheduled appointments.

Filing notes

Washington County divorce filings go through the Washington County Circuit Court, and OJD eFile is available for Oregon circuit-court filings. Before filing, confirm the court's current domestic relations procedures, submission requirements, and any local scheduling or judgment-entry practices.

Court locations

Physical address

145 NE 2nd Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124

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Mailing address

Washington County Circuit Court, Washington County Courthouse, 150 N 1st Avenue MS37, Hillsboro, OR 97124

Juvenile Services Building

Juvenile Services Building, 222 N 1st Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124; Law Enforcement Center (LEC), 215 SW Adams Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123

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Judges

Rebecca Guptill

Presiding Judge

About Washington County

Washington County is in northwestern Oregon, immediately west of Portland, with Hillsboro as the county seat and the center of county government and courts. The area began as Tuality County in 1846 during the territorial period and was renamed Washington County in 1849; its boundaries were adjusted several times before reaching roughly their modern form by 1855. The county today includes a broad stretch of the Tualatin Valley and parts of the northern Oregon Coast Range, linking older farming communities with suburban and high-technology employment centers. Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Forest Grove, and Tualatin are among its principal incorporated cities. Agriculture remains important, especially nursery products, berries, and wine grapes, while technology manufacturing and related services play a major role in the local economy. The Tualatin River and valley floor shape much of the county’s settlement pattern and land use. On the court’s own historical account, the first courthouse was a log cabin on a 40-acre tract near what is now NW 253rd Avenue. Present-day Washington County is one of Oregon’s largest counties by population and a central part of the state’s metropolitan and civic life.

County-specific guidance

Filing for Divorce in Washington County

Washington County uncontested divorce cases are filed through the Washington County Circuit Court in Hillsboro. In Oregon, a divorce is formally called a dissolution of marriage, and even agreed cases still require complete, accurate paperwork that meets state court requirements. That includes the petition, summons, confidential information forms, and any judgment documents needed to reflect your agreement on property, support, and parenting issues.

If you and your spouse already agree on the major terms, the process is usually more straightforward than a contested case. You still need to make sure the documents are internally consistent, use the right Oregon forms, and are prepared in a way the court can review and enter. Unlink guides you through that process and prepares Washington County uncontested divorce documents designed for Oregon circuit court filing.

Most domestic relations filings in Oregon can be submitted through OJD eFile, which is the statewide electronic filing system for circuit courts. For many couples, that means less time coordinating paper filing and fewer avoidable formatting mistakes. If a hearing, supplemental filing, or local procedural step is required, it is important to follow the court's current instructions.

What to Expect at the Hillsboro Courthouse

The Washington County Circuit Court serves one of Oregon's largest and fastest-growing counties, with communities stretching from Hillsboro and Beaverton west toward Forest Grove and north to Banks. Hillsboro is the county seat, and the courthouse sits near the civic core of downtown, not far from the MAX Blue Line and the county's central government offices. That makes it a practical filing location for people coming from across the Tualatin Valley.

For an uncontested divorce, many cases are handled largely through paperwork rather than repeated in-person appearances. Even so, filing logistics matter. You may need to confirm clerk procedures, accepted submission methods, and whether any final documents must be lodged in a particular format before the judgment can be entered.

Washington County families often balance court tasks with work schedules, school pickups, and commutes along U.S. 26, OR 217, and local routes between Beaverton, Tigard, Aloha, and Hillsboro. A process that reduces back-and-forth can make a real difference. Using organized, Oregon-specific paperwork helps keep an agreed case moving without unnecessary delays.

Why Unlink Works for Washington County Couples

Unlink is designed for Oregon uncontested divorce cases, not generic national forms. That matters in Washington County, where couples need documents that match Oregon law and circuit court practice. The platform walks you through a guided intake, turns your answers into court-ready paperwork, and includes attorney review as part of the process.

For couples in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Forest Grove, and surrounding communities, Unlink offers a middle ground between doing everything yourself and hiring lawyers for a full contested case. You stay in control of the decisions, while the workflow helps you cover the details that often cause filing problems. That can be especially helpful when children, parenting plans, support terms, or property division need to be stated clearly and consistently.

Washington County uncontested divorce cases are often about getting the paperwork right the first time and avoiding unnecessary conflict. Unlink helps couples move from agreement to completed Oregon filings with more clarity and less friction. It is a practical option for spouses who are ready to finish the process carefully and efficiently.

Ready to start your Oregon divorce workflow?

Use the statewide guided intake now, then layer in county-specific filing notes where available.