Tag Archives: Oregon Divorce

New Case Law – why trial court findings and evidence are important

Posted on February 19, 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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Wiretapping and Child Support

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Daniel Margolin

I read a recent article in the LA Times about attorney Terry Christensen, who represented Kirk Kerkorian in his child support case, and his private investigator, Anthony Pellicano.  They were indicted and found guilty on federal wiretapping charges related to … Continue reading →

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Statutory discovery – what is it?

Posted on September 1, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

“Discovery” is the process of obtaining information about the other side’s case. Divorcing parties have a right to see the other side’s financial cards. There are many formal ways to get the other side’s financial documents. For example, you can … Continue reading →

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Divorce Tech: The YouTube Divorce

Posted on August 15, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

Law.com had an interesting post about Phillip Smith’s divorce from his wife, Tricia Walsh-Smith in Manhattan. The case is an example of technology being misused in divorce. Apparently Ms. Walsh-Smith had made a rather embarrassing video about her intimate life … Continue reading →

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Can I get custody of my child now if he or she is in danger?

Posted on August 12, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

As family law attorneys based in Portland, Oregon, we talk to a lot of parents with safety concerns about the other parent’s home. We hear questions about how to get custody quickly, or change a parenting plan quickly if a … Continue reading →

Posted in Annulment, Child Custody, Grandparents, Legal Separation, Modification | Tagged , , , , | 12 Comments