Author Archives: Daniel Margolin

About Daniel Margolin

Daniel Margolin is a founding partner of Stephens Margolin P.C. and a Portland, Oregon native. His practice focuses on all aspects of family law litigation. Dan applies his litigation expertise to provide additional expertise when assisting clients with Family Law Appeals and Collaborative Divorce matters. To find out more or contact Daniel Margolin, visit Stephens Margolin P.C.

New Case Law – Pensions in Payout Status are Treated as Personal Property

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Daniel Margolin

On December 29, 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Rushby and Rushby. In this case, the husband and wife were both former government employees and were both receiving monthly retirement benefit payments from PERS.  Generally retirement accounts are divided … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – Stipulated Judgments are Enforceable as Long as They Do Not Violate Law or Public Policy

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

On August 31, 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Porter and Griffin. In this case, the Court of Appeals stated that the stipulated divorce judgment that the parties had agreed to in 2009 was enforceable even though it treated … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – Definition of Abuse under Family Abuse Prevention Act

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

On August 10, 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Sacomano v. Burns. The Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s decision to continue a restraining order after a hearing. The court found that, although the respondent had sent the … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic Violence, Legal Developments, News | 1 Comment

New Case Law – Grandparent’s Rights

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

On July 27, 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided G.J.L. v. A.K.L. In this case to establish visitation between grandparents and their grandchild, the trial court denied the grandparents’ petition for visitation and the Court of Appeals upheld the … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – Family Abuse Prevention Act Restraining Orders

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

On July 13, 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Maffey v. Muchka. The Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s continuance of a restraining order based on the petitioner’s testimony that the respondent threatened her and physically intimidated her … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce, Domestic Violence | 2 Comments