Tag Archives: Divorce Lawyer

Top Ten List: Top 10 ways to do well in your divorce case

Posted on April 25, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

As a Portland, Oregon based family law firm we field a lot of questions from potential clients about how to “succeed” in a divorce case. One message that surprises many people is that there are seldom any clear winners in … Continue reading →

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Divorce Myths: Why isn’t my lawyer being a jerk to the other lawyer?

Posted on April 19, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

One “Divorce Myth” we come across is that some clients expect you to be a jerk to the other lawyer. The myth is that such behavior is beneficial to the client and part of being an advocate. The reality is … Continue reading →

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I’m going to get divorced, should I sell my home first?

Posted on April 18, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

As an Oregon divorce lawyer a large part of my job is figuring out how best to deal with divorcing parties’ family home and other real property. In most cases, the family home is a husband and wife’s largest asset. … Continue reading →

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Multnomah CourtCare: A great service and a worthy cause

Posted on April 8, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

As a divorce and family law lawyer, I am in the position to see the impact of court and the divorce process on children. It is bad enough that some parents put children in the middle of the psychological conflict. … Continue reading →

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Martial Settlement Agreements – How to work things out before filing for divorce

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Daniel Margolin

I often have clients ask me how they can lock in an agreement with their spouse regarding how to divide up their assets in an impending divorce. Most times these clients have not yet filed for divorce. In such cases, … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Dissolution, Domestic Partners, Legal Separation, Property Division, Settlement | Tagged , , | 3 Comments