Category Archives: Dissolution

New Case Law – Affect of Violating Statutory Asset Restraining Order

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

ORS 107.093 provides that when a petition for marital annulment, separation or dissolution is filed and upon service of summons and petition upon the respondent, a restraining order is in effect against the parties.  Violation of the statute is punishable … Continue reading →

Posted in Appeal, Dissolution, Divorce, Property Division | 1 Comment

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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New Case Law – Treatment of Appreciation of Separate Asset During Marriage

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

The Oregon Court of Appeals published an opinion in Fields and Fields on March 24, 2010.  The entire opinion can be viewed here:  http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/A141040.htm The case dealt with the treatment of wife’s separately held company.  Wife was given the company … 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 →

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Divorce Mediation Benefits

Posted on January 26, 2010 by C. Sean Stephens

The courtroom is not the only path to a good resolution. Divorce mediation is a wise choice in most cases. I recently made an appearance in a county which allows for hearings on temporary custody and parenting time before the … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Dissolution, Divorce | 3 Comments