Category Archives: Dissolution

Runaway Wives and Dowry Harassment

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

The Indian court system does not properly recognize divorces issued in the United States.  A divorced wife can flee on her own, or even worse with the parties’ children to India.  Once there, she can file dowry harassment charges against … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – Unmarried Domestic Partnership

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Daniel Margolin

On December 23, 2009, the Oregon Court of Appeals filed its decision in Baker and Andrews, a dissolution of domestic partnership case. The entire opinion can be found here: http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/A135564.htm. Continue reading →

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Division of Personal Injury Settlements in Divorce

Posted on November 22, 2009 by C. Sean Stephens

Few property claims cause as much contention as a claim to divide a personal injury settlement in a divorce. Oregon’s Court of Appeals  treats personal injury claims as a form of property. Timing matters in determining how a claim may … Continue reading →

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How to divide personal property in a divorce

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Daniel Margolin

The division of personal property in a divorce can be one of the most expensive, emotional, and wasteful parts of a case.  Parties will often spend thousands of dollars arguing over a very inexpensive piece of personal property.  Personal property, … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – Spousal Support Amount and Disability Income

Posted on August 24, 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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