Tag Archives: Portland 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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Expedited Parenting Time Enforcement

Posted on January 11, 2009 by C. Sean Stephens

We previously blogged about contempt of court as a tool for parenting plan violations.  Contempt is a broad remedy for violations of court orders, but is has some shortcomings for enforcing parenting plan violations.  The burden of proof is higher … Continue reading →

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New Case Law: Court’s failure to specify parenting plan for father reversed

Posted on November 12, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

It is unusual for a court to not award parenting time to the non-custodial parent in a divorce case. Oregon’s stated policy is that good parents should have frequent contact with their children. ORS 107.101 provides that it is Oregon’s … Continue reading →

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Can I get exclusive use of the home during my divorce?

Posted on August 10, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

[lang_en] Divorce can be a time of stress and uncertainty. People change living arrangements and residences, sometimes voluntarily, and sometimes by court order. As family law lawyers based in Portland, Oregon, we hear lots of questions about who gets to … Continue reading →

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New Case Law: Settlement on the record

Posted on June 7, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

Most family law cases settle without a trial. Courts encourage settlement of family law issues, and the legislature expressly provides that it is Oregon’s policy to “encourage the settlement of suits for marital annulment, dissolution or separation . . .” … Continue reading →

Posted in Dissolution, Divorce, Legal Developments, Myths, News, Property Division, Settlement, Spousal Support | Tagged , | 1 Comment