Category Archives: Dissolution

New Case Law – Amount of Spousal Support and Future Earnings

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

Last week the Oregon Court of Appeals issued a ruling in Hendgen and Hendgen. The court made two important rulings:  1.  That the trial court’s spousal support award of $4,000 per month against husband should be reduced to $400 per … Continue reading →

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valuation issues with small businesses

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

Many divorces involve the valuation of a small business.  It is not uncommon for spouses to co-own a small business or for one spouse to own a small business.  In the course of the divorce proceedings that business has to … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – Life Insurance Requirement in Judgment

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

On March 16, 2011, the Oregon Court Appeals issued and opinion in McIntire v. Lang.  The opinion can be read at http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/A141918.htm Petitioners appeal from a judgment of the probate court declaring that respondent’s claim against the estate of Heather … Continue reading →

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Premarital Asset Protection With A Prenuptial Agreement – Requirements For Validity

Posted on January 23, 2011 by C. Sean Stephens

As Portland Oregon based divorce lawyers, we get a lot of questions from people about protecting existing wealth or income in the event of a divorce.  The time lawyers can help the most is before a new marriage through a … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – date of valuation of retirement account

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

On January 19, 2011, the Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Deming and Deming, a case in which the court ruled on an issue of the proper date of valuation of husband’s retirement accounts.  The entire opinion can be … Continue reading →

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