Daniel Margolin on Collaborative Divorce Practice
Daniel Margolin, a partner at Stephens Margolin P.C. recently wrote an article for the Oregon State Bar newsletter titled “Collaborative Practice: An Overview.” A link to the publication can be found here.
Can I renegotiate my divorce property settlement?
We consult with many people with Oregon divorce and family law cases. One of the most painful questions to hear is when someone who settled the property part of a divorce asks about renegotiating the…
Do I need to tell the other parent if I am requesting an emergency custody order?
There are two forms of emergency custody order. A pre-judgment order (meaning that it is taken out at the time the original custody request is filed with the court) and a post-judgment order (meaning that…
Division of Personal Injury Settlements in Divorce
Few property claims cause as much contention as a claim to divide a personal injury settlement in a divorce. Oregon’s Court of Appeals treats personal injury claims as a form of property. Timing matters in…
Can a parent “take the child and run?”
If a custody matter has not yet been filed, then under Oregon law, the parent with whom the child was living at the time paternity of the child was determined is determined to have legal…
How to divide personal property in a divorce
The division of personal property in a divorce can be one of the most expensive, emotional, and wasteful parts of a case. Parties will often spend thousands of dollars arguing over a very inexpensive piece…
Divorce Myth: Oregon has common law marriage
As divorce lawyers based in Portland, Oregon, we get a surprising number of questions about common law marriage. Common law marriage is where a legal marriage is created without a marriage license or marriage ceremony….
Divorce Myth: Remaining Jointly Liable for a Mortage Loan Will Prevent Me From Getting A New Mortgage
One “Divorce Myth” we come across is the belief that if a spouse cannot remove you from a mortgage loan at the time of divorce, it will prevent you from obtaining a new loan. This…
When and How to Use a Forensic Accountant in Your Divorce
A Forensic Accountant can be a great help to you and your attorney to assist in communication and explanation by creating, using and explaining visual displays for financial details. Communication is fundamental to any human…
What do you have to show to get a restraining order?
This post is the second in our series on Oregon’s “Family Abuse Prevention Act” restraining orders. The first post was on who is eligible to get a restraining order. See previous post here. This post…
