Category Archives: News

Decluttering After The Divorce

Posted on December 28, 2011 by C. Sean Stephens

I previously blogged about redecorating your house after a divorce, and one of the tips was to get rid of the joint property that had memories attached to it. But how to start getting rid of the property? Rather than … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – Support Enforcement Division Does Not Have Authority to Modify Child Support While an Appeal is Pending

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Meg Clark-Kilcoyne

On August 31, 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Division of Family Support Unit v. Sullivan. This case deals with a parent’s ability to modify child support through the Support Enforcement Division while the divorce judgment is being appealed.  … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – Fear of Imminent Bodily Injury Does Not Require Overt Threats or Physical Violence

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Meg Clark-Kilcoyne

On September 8, 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Hubbell v. Sanders. In this case, the victim was granted a restraining order against her ex-boyfriend due to his threatening behavior and stalking, including sending threatening text messages, lurking near … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – Agreement Not To Modify Child Support Does Not Violate Law or Public Policy

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Meg Clark-Kilcoyne

On October 26, 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Matar and Harake. In this case, the parties signed a stipulated general judgment which awarded child support to Mother.  The judgment included a provision preventing either party from modifying child … 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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