Tag Archives: Divorce Lawyer

Modification of Spousal Support – Part 2 (The law)

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Jon Berman

Oregon law permits courts to modify awards of spousal support upon a showing of a substantial change in circumstances. The party seeking to modify an award carries the burden of proving that such a substantial change has occurred. Typically, courts … Continue reading →

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NEWS: Budget Cuts Will Close State Courts on Fridays – An Opportunity for Alternative Dispute Resolution

Posted on March 3, 2009 by C. Sean Stephens

Court closure offers mediation and collaborative law opportunity Continue reading →

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Contempt Of Court for Parenting Time Violations

Posted on January 6, 2009 by C. Sean Stephens

As a family law lawyer, I am always surprised how casually some parents take a parenting plan. We hear a lot of stories about the other parent disregarding terms of the parenting plan.  We hear complaints of the other parent … Continue reading →

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Can I move out with the kids? The “Temporary Protective Order of Restraint” and “Status Quo Order”

Posted on May 14, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

As family law lawyers based in Portland, Oregon, potential clients ask us about if they can move out of the family home with the children, or if they can prevent a move. We hear questions like the following: Can I … Continue reading →

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New Case Law: Moving Away and Modification of Custody and Parenting Time

Posted on May 3, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

A “move away” case is where one parent, either in an initial filing or modification, seeks to move a child away from the other parent. Move away cases are hard. In Oregon, the legislature’s stated policy is that good parents … Continue reading →

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