Category Archives: Property Division

New Case Law – Life Insurance Requirement in Judgment

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

On March 16, 2011, the Oregon Court Appeals issued and opinion in McIntire v. Lang.  The opinion can be read at http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/A141918.htm Petitioners appeal from a judgment of the probate court declaring that respondent’s claim against the estate of Heather … Continue reading →

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Divorce Property Division 101

Posted on March 6, 2011 by C. Sean Stephens

As Portland, Oregon based divorce and family law lawyers, we get a lot of questions from Oregonians about what happens to property at the time of divorce.  There is a lot of misinformation about what the court does and can … Continue reading →

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Premarital Asset Protection With A Prenuptial Agreement – Requirements For Validity

Posted on January 23, 2011 by C. Sean Stephens

As Portland Oregon based divorce lawyers, we get a lot of questions from people about protecting existing wealth or income in the event of a divorce.  The time lawyers can help the most is before a new marriage through a … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – date of valuation of retirement account

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

On January 19, 2011, the Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Deming and Deming, a case in which the court ruled on an issue of the proper date of valuation of husband’s retirement accounts.  The entire opinion can be … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – Affect of Violating Statutory Asset Restraining Order

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

ORS 107.093 provides that when a petition for marital annulment, separation or dissolution is filed and upon service of summons and petition upon the respondent, a restraining order is in effect against the parties.  Violation of the statute is punishable … Continue reading →

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