Category Archives: Settlement

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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Having An Attorney Appointed For Your Child During Divorce

Posted on March 24, 2011 by C. Sean Stephens

As Portland Oregon divorce and family law lawyers, we get a lot of questions from clients about what voice children have in deciding where they live or a schedule. We previously blogged about a common myth that children could decide where … Continue reading →

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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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Dissatisfaction With Property Distribution in the Current Economy

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Daniel Margolin

The New York Times published an article regarding a top London divorce attorney named Raymondy Tooth. The article describes how Mr. Tooth makes a living representing the wives of wealthy British men. The article describes a case in which Mr. … Continue reading →

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New Case Law: Settlement on the record

Posted on June 7, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

Most family law cases settle without a trial. Courts encourage settlement of family law issues, and the legislature expressly provides that it is Oregon’s policy to “encourage the settlement of suits for marital annulment, dissolution or separation . . .” … Continue reading →

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