Category Archives: Spousal Support

New Case Law – What is the correct amount of spousal support

The Oregon Court of Appeals filed an opinion in Quant and Carrier on March 17, 2010.  The entire opinion can be read here:  http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/A136186.htm The case dealt with what the proper amount of maintenance spousal support should be pursuant to … Continue reading

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New Case Law – Indefinite Spousal Support in a Long-Term Marriage

The Court of Appeals decided the case of Bolte and Bolte on February 17, 2010.  The case is an appeal from a divorce trial.  The Court of Appeals modified the spousal support award made by the trial court. Husband and … Continue reading

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New Case Law – Spousal Support Amount and Disability Income

As a Portland Oregon divorce law firm, Stephens Margolin P.C. is dedicated to keeping up to date on Oregon Court of Appeals and Oregon Supreme Court opinions. As a service of The Oregon Divorce Blog, we will be providing updates … Continue reading

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New Case Law – Lump Sum Spousal Support

As a Portland Oregon divorce law firm, Stephens Margolin P.C. is dedicated to keeping up to date on Oregon Court of Appeals and Oregon Supreme Court opinions. As a service of The Oregon Divorce Blog, we will be providing updates … Continue reading

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New Case Law – Constructive Trust Over Life Insurance

Clients often feel very upset about having to provide a life insurance policy to secure their spousal or child support obligation. The most common complaint is with regard to the beneficiary designation for securing child support. Generally the other parent … Continue reading

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