Category Archives: Divorce

New Case Law – Presumption of Equal Contribution

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Meg Clark-Kilcoyne

On December 14, 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Loomis and Loomis. In this case, the wife owned a 60% interest in a piece of property prior to the marriage, and acquired the other 40% interest during the marriage. … Continue reading →

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The Benefits Of Cooperating With Your Ex

Posted on January 31, 2012 by C. Sean Stephens

As a Portland Oregon divorce lawyer, I meet with many parents post divorce that have difficulty getting along with their ex-spouse.  One of the  most stressful events in life is divorce, and it makes sense that divorce would further damage … Continue reading →

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To Keep Or Change Last Name?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by C. Sean Stephens

Are you in the process of a divorce and thinking if you will keep or change your last name? It is a simple process to do as part of a divorce, and harder if you decide to do it after … Continue reading →

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Saying “I Do” to a Prenuptial Agreement

Posted on December 13, 2011 by C. Sean Stephens

If you are a newly-engaged couple, you probably don’t want to think about the possibility that one day you and your soon-to-be spouse will divorce, but there is good reason to consider signing a prenuptial agreement. By entering into a … Continue reading →

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Bankruptcy and Child Support

Posted on November 13, 2011 by C. Sean Stephens

As the economy continues to struggle, bankruptcy can become an enticing option to more and more people who are looking for a fresh start. We have found that bankruptcy can pose some interesting questions for those receiving payments from their … Continue reading →

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