Category Archives: Appeal

New Case Law – What is a “Written Response”? (or, how to avoid a default)

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

With almost 80% of cases in domestic relations involving pro se (self represented) litigants, it is not uncommon for a party to fail to respond to a pleading and find themself defaulted.  The court of appeals in Nolan and Nolan, … Continue reading →

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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

New Case Law – Unmarried Domestic Partnership

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Daniel Margolin

On December 23, 2009, the Oregon Court of Appeals filed its decision in Baker and Andrews, a dissolution of domestic partnership case. The entire opinion can be found here: http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/A135564.htm. Continue reading →

Posted in Appeal, Attorney Fees, Dissolution, Domestic Partners, Legal Developments, Property Division | Tagged | 3 Comments

New Case Law – Spousal Support Amount and Disability Income

Posted on August 24, 2009 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 – Lump Sum Spousal Support

Posted on April 30, 2009 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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