Category Archives: Child Support

New Case Law – Treatment of Military Benefits, Child Support Calculation and Credit for Past Due Support

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

The Oregon Court of Appeals filed an opinion in Stokes and Stokes on March 31, 2010.  The entire opinion can be found here:  http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/A136795.htm  The case addressed the treatment of the following issues:  1.  Whether military benefits that are non-taxable … Continue reading →

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Child Support and The New Economy – A Letter From The Oregon Attorney General’s Office

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Daniel Margolin

I wrote a post a few weeks ago about the effect of the current enconomy on child support modification. The State of Oregon has taken note of the problem. Margaret Olney with the Oregon Attorney General’s Office sent out the … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – Constructive Trust Over Life Insurance

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Daniel Margolin

Clients often feel very upset about having to provide a life insurance policy to secure their spousal or child support obligation. The most common complaint is with regard to the beneficiary designation for securing child support. Generally the other parent … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – why trial court findings and evidence are important

Posted on February 19, 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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Wiretapping and Child Support

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Daniel Margolin

I read a recent article in the LA Times about attorney Terry Christensen, who represented Kirk Kerkorian in his child support case, and his private investigator, Anthony Pellicano.  They were indicted and found guilty on federal wiretapping charges related to … Continue reading →

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