Matter of Domestic Partnership of Bartruff

In this dissolution of a domestic partnership, petitioner appeals from a supplemental judgment awarding respondent attorney fees and costs of $23,288.50. We reverse and remand the award of attorney fees and the award of costs.

In a letter opinion on the merits, the trial court awarded respondent attorney fees and costs and allowed him to submit a claim for attorney fees pursuant to ORCP 68. Respondent’s statement for attorney fees cited ORCP 68, ORCP 70 (2001), ORS 20.105, and ORS 33.105(l)(e) as authorizing an award of attorney fees. Petitioner filed an objection and filed a request for…