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Category Archives: Appeal
New Case Law – Treatment of Appreciation of Separate Asset During Marriage
The Oregon Court of Appeals published an opinion in Fields and Fields on March 24, 2010. The entire opinion can be viewed here: http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/A141040.htm The case dealt with the treatment of wife’s separately held company. Wife was given the company … Continue reading
Posted in Appeal, Dissolution, Divorce, Legal Developments, Property Division
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New Case Law – What is the correct amount of spousal support
The Oregon Court of Appeals filed an opinion in Quant and Carrier on March 17, 2010. The entire opinion can be read here: http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/A136186.htm The case dealt with what the proper amount of maintenance spousal support should be pursuant to … Continue reading
New Case Law – What is a “Written Response”? (or, how to avoid a default)
With almost 80% of cases in domestic relations involving pro se (self represented) litigants, it is not uncommon for a party to fail to respond to a pleading and find themself defaulted. The court of appeals in Nolan and Nolan, … Continue reading
New Case Law – Indefinite Spousal Support in a Long-Term Marriage
The Court of Appeals decided the case of Bolte and Bolte on February 17, 2010. The case is an appeal from a divorce trial. The Court of Appeals modified the spousal support award made by the trial court. Husband and … Continue reading
Posted in Appeal, Dissolution, Divorce, Legal Developments, Spousal Support
Tagged Spousal Support Appeal
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New Case Law – Unmarried Domestic Partnership
On December 23, 2009, the Oregon Court of Appeals filed its decision in Baker and Andrews, a dissolution of domestic partnership case. The entire opinion can be found here: http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/A135564.htm. Continue reading
New Case Law – Spousal Support Amount and Disability Income
As a Portland Oregon divorce law firm, Stephens & Margolin LLP is dedicated to keeping up to date on Oregon Court of Appeals and Oregon Supreme Court opinions. As a service of The Oregon Divorce Blog, we will be providing … Continue reading
New Case Law – Lump Sum Spousal Support
As a Portland Oregon divorce law firm, Stephens & Margolin LLP is dedicated to keeping up to date on Oregon Court of Appeals and Oregon Supreme Court opinions. As a service of The Oregon Divorce Blog, we will be providing … Continue reading
Posted in Appeal, Dissolution, Divorce, Legal Developments, Property Division, Spousal Support
Tagged Oregon Alimony, Ors 107.105
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New Case Law – Constructive Trust Over Life Insurance
Clients often feel very upset about having to provide a life insurance policy to secure their spousal or child support obligation. The most common complaint is with regard to the beneficiary designation for securing child support. Generally the other parent … Continue reading
Posted in Appeal, Child Support, Dissolution, Divorce, Enforcement, Legal Developments, Spousal Support
Tagged Child Support Oregon, Divorce Appeal Oregon
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New Case Law – an Oregon divorce lawyer’s take on why NOT to harass your spouse post separation (and a few other issues)
On March 4, 2009, the Oregon Court of Appeals published an opinion in Boyd and Boyd. In the Boyd case, wife appealed from a divorce judgment, claiming the trial court erred in dividing the marital property, awarding husband attorney fees, and … Continue reading
Posted in Appeal, Attorney Fees, Dissolution, Divorce, Property Division, Spousal Support
Tagged Appeal, C. Sean Stephens, Dan Margolin, Inherited Property, Legal Developments, Oregon Divorce, Ors 107.105, Portland Oregon Divorce Lawyer, Property Division, Spousal Support, Stephens & Margolin LLP
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New Case Law – Taking the kids back from Grandma
Court of Appeals reverses trial court ruling regarding grandparent’s rights in Oregon. Continue reading
Posted in Appeal, Child Custody, Grandparents
Tagged Divorce Appeal Oregon, Oregon Court of Appeals, Oregon Family Law Appeal
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