Category Archives: Spousal Support

New Case Law – Modifications of Spousal Support

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Meg Clark-Kilcoyne

On March 28, 2012, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided Spillane and Spillane. In this case, the trial court had terminated the husband’s obligation to pay spousal support based on his declining health, and the wife appealed that decision. The … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – Amount of Spousal Support and Future Earnings

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

Last week the Oregon Court of Appeals issued a ruling in Hendgen and Hendgen. The court made two important rulings:  1.  That the trial court’s spousal support award of $4,000 per month against husband should be reduced to $400 per … 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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Modifying Spousal Support – A Quick Summary

Posted on December 17, 2010 by C. Sean Stephens

Can I modify my spousal support payment? As Oregon divorce lawyers, we have been getting more and more questions in this economy about if spousal support can be reduced, increased, extended, or even reinstated.  A summary of the law is … Continue reading →

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Records to Keep When Paying or Receiving Spousal Support

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

During the divorce process clients must deal with the very burdensome process of discovery.  The record keeping process does not end with the end of a case.  When there is an award of spousal support, both parties should continue to … Continue reading →

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