Monthly Archives: April 2008

Top Ten List: Top 10 ways to do well in your divorce case

Posted on April 25, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

As a Portland, Oregon based family law firm we field a lot of questions from potential clients about how to “succeed” in a divorce case. One message that surprises many people is that there are seldom any clear winners in … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Divorce News: Don’t raid the joint account

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Daniel Margolin

University of Arizona men’s basketball coach Lute Olson is currently going through a divorce with his wife.  He has been ordered to appear in court to explain why he took the majority of funds out of the parties’ joint bank … Continue reading →

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New Case Law: I might not have bought it, but its my property too.

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Daniel Margolin

As a Portland Oregon divorce law firm, Stephens Margolin P.C. 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 updates … Continue reading →

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New Case Law: Division of trust interest

Posted on April 23, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

As Portland Oregon based lawyers representing divorce and family law clients, we are always interested in what guidance the Oregon Court of Appeals gives us on dividing specific types of property at divorce. With many types of assets, it is … Continue reading →

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Divorce Myths: Why isn’t my lawyer being a jerk to the other lawyer?

Posted on April 19, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

One “Divorce Myth” we come across is that some clients expect you to be a jerk to the other lawyer. The myth is that such behavior is beneficial to the client and part of being an advocate. The reality is … Continue reading →

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