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 – Modification of Spousal Support after Remarriage

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

On June 29, 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Frost and Frost. The Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s decision to terminate a former husband’s spousal support obligation based on his former wife’s remarriage and the subsequent increase … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – Offer of Proof and Importance on Allowing Evidence at Trial

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

On June 29, 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Beebe and Beebe. This appeal was based on a former husband’s motion to modify his child support and spousal support obligations based on a change in his financial circumstances and … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – Purpose of Transitional Spousal Support

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

On June 15, 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Cassezza and Cassezza. In its opinion, the Court of Appeals addresses the purpose of transitional support.  The trial court had awarded the wife transitional support of $500 per month for … Continue reading →

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The Madoff effect on divorce

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

The New York Times had an interesting article about the impact of the Madoff ponzi scheme on divorce cases. The article can be read here:  http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2011/05/30/madoff-victim-seeks-do-over-in-divorce-deal/?emc=eta1 In New York, like in Oregon, the property portion of a divorce ruling/settlement cannot … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – Maintenance Support

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

On May 25, 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Abrams v. Abrams. This decision reinforces the importance of allowing both parties in a divorce case to continue to support the lifestyle that existed during the marriage.  The trial court … Continue reading →

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