Thoughts on Collaborative Divorce
Having a trial is a way, but not the only way to resolve your case. There are many tools available for resolving your case other than a trial. Good family law lawyers are problem solvers,…
Collaborative Divorce – Choosing the right lawyer
In initial consultations with clients I make sure to go over the different models of resolving a family law case. These include: collaborative divorce; mediation; traditional litigation; and a mix of these models. It is…
New Case Law – October 15, 2008 decisions of the Oregon Court of Appeals
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…
Wiretapping and Child Support
I read a recent article in the LA Times about attorney Terry Christensen, who represented Kirk Kerkorian in his child support case, and his private investigator, Anthony Pellicano. They were indicted and found guilty on…
Child Support Confusion
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…
Statutory discovery – what is it?
“Discovery” is the process of obtaining information about the other side’s case. Divorcing parties have a right to see the other side’s financial cards. There are many formal ways to get the other side’s financial…
Divorce Tech: The YouTube Divorce
Law.com had an interesting post about Phillip Smith’s divorce from his wife, Tricia Walsh-Smith in Manhattan. The case is an example of technology being misused in divorce. Apparently Ms. Walsh-Smith had made a rather embarrassing…
Joint Custody
As a divorce lawyer, I am constantly discussing child custody issues with clients. One of the first questions that I often receive is “what does joint custody mean and how can I get it?” ORS…
Can I get custody of my child now if he or she is in danger?
As family law attorneys based in Portland, Oregon, we talk to a lot of parents with safety concerns about the other parent’s home. We hear questions about how to get custody quickly, or change a…
Can I get exclusive use of the home during my divorce?
Divorce can be a time of stress and uncertainty. People change living arrangements and residences, sometimes voluntarily, and sometimes by court order. As family law lawyers based in Portland, Oregon, we hear lots of questions…
