Monthly Archives: February 2010

New Case Law – Indefinite Spousal Support in a Long-Term Marriage

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

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 the trial court. Husband and … Continue reading →

Posted in Appeal, Dissolution, Divorce, Legal Developments, Spousal Support | Tagged | 7 Comments

Oregon Parenting Coordinators

Posted on February 10, 2010 by C. Sean Stephens

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 court date when a communication … Continue reading →

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Oregon’s Parenting Policy

Posted on February 7, 2010 by C. Sean Stephens

When consulting with Oregon parents about parenting time and parenting plans, I get lots of questions about what kind of parenting time a judge might order.  There is a lot of misinformation about what Judges do in setting or modifying … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Custody, Myths, Parenting Time / Visitation | Tagged | 4 Comments

At what age can a child decide custody/parenting time?

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

This is a trick question.  There is no age at which a child can make these decisions, until he/she turns 18 and the court no longer has jurisdiction over them. There are, however, a few methods by which a child … Continue reading →

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