Monthly Archives: January 2008

New Case Law: Circumcision as the basis for custody modification?

Posted on January 28, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

On January 25, 2008, the Supreme Court of Oregon issued a fascinating opinion in Boldt and Boldt, ___Or ____(2008). The Supreme Court in Boldt addressed a custodial parent’s authority to make religious and medical decisions for a child. The court … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Custody, Legal Developments, Modification | Tagged , | 4 Comments

News: Divorce rate up in China.

Posted on January 25, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

China View reports today that China’s civil affair department registered an increase in marriages and divorces in 2007. Approximately 1.4 million couples divorced last year, a year on year increase of 18.2 percent, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. … Continue reading →

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Collaborative Divorce

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Daniel Margolin

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, and the good ones recommend … Continue reading →

Posted in Dissolution, Domestic Partners, Legal Developments, Property Division, Settlement, Spousal Support | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Divorce Myths: Everything must go before we are divorced!

Posted on January 20, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

A surprisingly common “divorce myth” we hear in our practice is that division of property must happen before the couple is divorced. There is no such rule! The court’s power to divide property after a divorce is defined in ORS … Continue reading →

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