Category: Divorce
New Law in 2010 Addresses Domestic Abuse and the Workplace
As a family law firm in Portland Oregon, it is not surprising that during the initial consultation with some clients we hear about abuse taking place within the relationship. One of the main concerns, especially…
Oregon Divorce Blog featured in national news article on pet custody issues
The Oregon Divorce Blog was quoted in a Maryland article regarding the issue of custody of a pet in a divorce dispute. You can read the full article here: http://www.katu.com/news/national/99729719.html
Daniel Margolin quoted in Oregonian Article
Daniel Margolin was quoted in an Oregonian article concerning the Harmon divorce today. The article can be read here: http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2010/07/kaine_horman_asks_court_to_hav.html
New Case Law – Affect of Violating Statutory Asset Restraining Order
ORS 107.093 provides that when a petition for marital annulment, separation or dissolution is filed and upon service of summons and petition upon the respondent, a restraining order is in effect against the parties. Violation…
New Case Law – Treatment of Military Benefits, Child Support Calculation and Credit for Past Due Support
The Oregon Court of Appeals filed an opinion in Stokes and Stokes on March 31, 2010. The entire opinion can be found here: http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/A136795.htm The case addressed the treatment of the following issues: 1. Whether…
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. …
New Case Law – Definition of Abuse in a Restraining Order Case
The Oregon Court of Appeals in Martinez and Martinez released an opinion on March 10, 2010 relating to the definition of abuse in a restraining order case. One of the prima facie elements necessary to…
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…
Oregon Parenting Coordinators
We talk to a lot of parents in Oregon about parenting time and visitation problems, especially in high conflict cases. From working with parents, I know it can be frustrating to wait months for a…
