Category Archives: Spousal Support

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

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

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

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Daniel Margolin

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

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Daniel Margolin

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

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Daniel Margolin

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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Modification of Spousal Support – Part 3 (things to think about)

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Jon Berman

It is important to note that, in this economy, both the person paying spousal support and the person receiving it can experience a substantial, unanticipated change in circumstances. For example, if the purpose behind an original award to a party … Continue reading →

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