Podcast: Beaverton Divorce Lawyer Laura Schantz On Property Division
When a divorcing couple lives in an equitable distribution state such as Oregon, they can expect…
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Are there any spousal support awards that are unmodifiable?
In Oregon, we use the word “compensatory spousal support,” which is a special statutory factor…
When would you advise someone not to seek a modification?
When there’s a chance that you may have to pay the other side’s attorney fees. Going through this…
When seeking a modification, does each spouse pay their own attorney fees?
This is one of the biggest risks of bringing these types of cases. A judge does not have to modify…
What is some of the evidence that you would need to prove a case to modify spousal support?
We would be looking at all sources of income of both of the parties, especially the spouse that is…
If the spouse receiving spousal support gets a job, could their support be decreased or even eliminated?
Oftentimes when a spouse is paying spousal support, it is planned that the spouse receiving support…
If the payor spouse retires but then decides to work part-time, would the new job be a reason to modify spousal support?
There’s always that question: are you really retiring or are you going to be doing something else…
What kinds of factors are taken into account when seeking a modification due to retirement?
Retirement is the new hot issue. There are so many baby boomers who are retiring. There are couples…
Does any reduction in income constitute a valid reason to seek a modification of spousal support?
Almost any reduction in income does constitute a valid reason. If you’re just making a few thousand…
What happens to spousal support if the recipient remarries or moves in with a romantic partner?
Oftentimes clients come to their attorney wanting to terminate or modify their spousal support…
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