Monthly Archives: January 2010

Divorce Mediation Benefits

Posted on January 26, 2010 by C. Sean Stephens

The courtroom is not the only path to a good resolution. Divorce mediation is a wise choice in most cases. I recently made an appearance in a county which allows for hearings on temporary custody and parenting time before the … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Dissolution, Divorce | 3 Comments

New Case Law – Third-Party Custody and Parenting Time

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

On January 6, 2010, the Oregon Court of Appeals made a ruling in Hanson-Parmer and Parmer on the issue of what evidence is required to demonstrate a “child-parent relationship” under ORS 109.119. The entire opinion can be found here: http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/A133335.htm … Continue reading →

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Runaway Wives and Dowry Harassment

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

The Indian court system does not properly recognize divorces issued in the United States.  A divorced wife can flee on her own, or even worse with the parties’ children to India.  Once there, she can file dowry harassment charges against … Continue reading →

Posted in Dissolution, Divorce, Enforcement, International, Legal Developments, Out of State, Property Division | 1 Comment

What rights does a non-custodial parent have?

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

In addition to the rights provided in the judgment with respect to parenting time and anything else agreed upon between the parties or ordered by the court, a non-custodial parent has certain statutory rights. They are set forth in ORS … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce | 5 Comments