Category Archives: Myths

Divorce Myths: Transferring Property On Divorce Will Create Income Tax Liability

Posted on April 11, 2011 by C. Sean Stephens

In talking to Oregonians as part of my divorce law practice, I realized there is a lot of misinformation out there surrounding taxes and divorce. One “Divorce Myth” we come across is that there will be income tax consequences for transferring property … Continue reading →

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Oregon’s Parenting Policy

Posted on February 7, 2010 by C. Sean Stephens

When consulting with Oregon parents about parenting time and parenting plans, I get lots of questions about what kind of parenting time a judge might order.  There is a lot of misinformation about what Judges do in setting or modifying … Continue reading →

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At what age can a child decide custody/parenting time?

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

This is a trick question.  There is no age at which a child can make these decisions, until he/she turns 18 and the court no longer has jurisdiction over them. There are, however, a few methods by which a child … Continue reading →

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Divorce Myth: Oregon has common law marriage

Posted on November 7, 2009 by C. Sean Stephens

As divorce lawyers based in Portland, Oregon, we get a surprising number of questions about common law marriage. Common law marriage is where a legal marriage is created without a marriage license or marriage ceremony.  Usually the couple has to … Continue reading →

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Divorce Myth: Remaining Jointly Liable for a Mortage Loan Will Prevent Me From Getting A New Mortgage

Posted on October 28, 2009 by C. Sean Stephens

One “Divorce Myth” we come across is the belief that if a spouse cannot remove you from a mortgage loan at the time of divorce, it will prevent you from obtaining a new loan. This is a divorce myth because … Continue reading →

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