Category Archives: Divorce

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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New Case Law – Stipulated Judgments are Enforceable as Long as They Do Not Violate Law or Public Policy

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

On August 31, 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Porter and Griffin. In this case, the Court of Appeals stated that the stipulated divorce judgment that the parties had agreed to in 2009 was enforceable even though it treated … Continue reading →

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Divorce and Taxes – Claiming the Dependency Exemption

Posted on September 1, 2011 by C. Sean Stephens

As Portland divorce lawyers, we get a lot of questions from clients about who gets to claim the dependency exemption after divorce.  Who gets to claim the dependency exemption post divorce hinges on who is the “custodial parent.”  The IRS … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – Grandparent’s Rights

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

On July 27, 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided G.J.L. v. A.K.L. In this case to establish visitation between grandparents and their grandchild, the trial court denied the grandparents’ petition for visitation and the Court of Appeals upheld the … Continue reading →

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Can The Divorce Court Make Me Pay For College?

Posted on July 22, 2011 by C. Sean Stephens

As a divorce attorney in Portland, Oregon, we get a lot of questions about parent’s obligation for college expenses after a divorce. Can the court make me pay for college? Am I obligated to pay private school tuition? Will the … Continue reading →

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