Category Archives: Child Support

Bankruptcy and Child Support

Posted on November 13, 2011 by C. Sean Stephens

As the economy continues to struggle, bankruptcy can become an enticing option to more and more people who are looking for a fresh start. We have found that bankruptcy can pose some interesting questions for those receiving payments from their … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Support, Divorce | 2 Comments

New Case Law – Support Enforcement Division Does Not Have Authority to Modify Child Support While an Appeal is Pending

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Meg Clark-Kilcoyne

On August 31, 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Division of Family Support Unit v. Sullivan. This case deals with a parent’s ability to modify child support through the Support Enforcement Division while the divorce judgment is being appealed.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Support, Modification, News | 2 Comments

New Case Law – Agreement Not To Modify Child Support Does Not Violate Law or Public Policy

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Meg Clark-Kilcoyne

On October 26, 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Matar and Harake. In this case, the parties signed a stipulated general judgment which awarded child support to Mother.  The judgment included a provision preventing either party from modifying child … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Support, Modification, News | 2 Comments

New Case Law: US Supreme Court – Due Process and Jail Time For Contempt

Posted on August 31, 2011 by C. Sean Stephens

The United States Supreme Court issued an oppinion on June 20, 2011 in Turner v. Rogers that touches on self represented litigant’s due process rights in contempt proceedings where jail time is at issue. The Father, Turner,  was ordered to … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Support, Legal Developments | 1 Comment

Can The Divorce Court Make Me Pay For College?

Posted on July 22, 2011 by C. Sean Stephens

As a divorce attorney in Portland, Oregon, we get a lot of questions about parent’s obligation for college expenses after a divorce. Can the court make me pay for college? Am I obligated to pay private school tuition? Will the … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Support, Divorce, Settlement | 4 Comments