Category Archives: Divorce

New Case Law – “Just and Proper” Division of Separate Assets

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Meg Clark-Kilcoyne

On March 14, 2012, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Wolfe and Wolfe. In this case, the wife appealed the trial court’s assignment of certain investment accounts to the husband as his separate property. The wife also appealed the duration … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – Attorney Fee Awards in Family Law Cases

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Meg Clark-Kilcoyne

On January 25, 2012, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Berry and Huffman. In this case, the former husband tried to modify his obligation to make payments under a stipulated judgment, and the former wife wished to enforce the terms … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – “Just and Proper” Division of Marital Assets

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Meg Clark-Kilcoyne

On December 14, 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Hanscam and Hanscam. In this case, the wife appealed the trial court’s division of property. The property in dispute included a rental property the husband purchased prior to the marriage, … Continue reading →

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Divorce and Social Security in 10 + year marriages

Posted on March 14, 2012 by C. Sean Stephens

In meeting with divorcing Oregonians, I get a lot of questions about social security benefits as part of divorce.  Many people don’t know, but if you have been married for at least ten years with your “soon to be ex” … Continue reading →

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What To Do When Your Divorce Is This Weeks News

Posted on March 5, 2012 by C. Sean Stephens

I get questions from potential and current clients about how to deal with the public knowledge (be it local media, your children’s school, your neighborhood or your friends) that you are going through a divorce. Continue reading →

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