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The division of debt in a dissolution proceeding is a fairly simple process. The basic presumption in Oregon is that all debt acquired from the date of marriage to the date of separation will be split equally between the divorcing parties. For example, if the parties acquired $15,000 in credit card debt, and $5,000 in medical bill debt, the parties…