Category Archives: Child Support

Top 10 list: Top 10 ways to keep your kids out of the middle of your divorce or custody case

Posted on April 6, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

In divorce and filiation cases involving custody of children, frequently the children suffer most. As divorce and family law lawyers, we have seen the good, bad, and the ugly of well meaning parents putting the kids in the middle of … Continue reading →

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Who gets to claim the child tax exemption?

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Daniel Margolin

Clients often come to me asking whether they or their ex-spouse/unmarried parent of their child can claim their joint child as a dependents for tax purposes and receive the dependent tax exemption. They often think that this is a decision … Continue reading →

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Here come the brides: the Oregon Family Fairness Act

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Shelley Mactyre

With the Oregon Family Fairness Act (OFFA) now in effect, registered domestic partners now have some of the same rights as a married couple, at least in Oregon and any other state which chooses to recognize these partnerships.* This post … Continue reading →

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Top 10 list: Top 10 questions to ask a divorce lawyer in the first consultation.

Posted on February 10, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

If you are contemplating divorce, you should consult with an experienced family law attorney. Once you set up a consultation, be prepared for the first meeting, and have a list of questions to ask the lawyer. The following questions should … Continue reading →

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News: How not to pay child support

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Shelley Mactyre

The Oregonian reports that a Washington man has been accused of running an Internet prostitution ring in order to make payments on his child support — for his eight children (by seven women). The man allegedly advertised on Craigslist. While … Continue reading →

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